BPA Events

2026

Connect with a vibrant social and academic life throughout college with benchmark BPA programs. Use the timeline below to stay up to date with the program. Check regularly for updates.

All times are Central Standard Time (CST)

 

Date & Time

Event

Location

Jan. 22nd, 4pm - 5pm

Spring Kick-Off

The Lab - 1041 BIF

Feb. 8th, 3pm - 6pm

Study Group Sessions Begin (FIN 221)

The Lab 1041 BIF
Feb. 9th - 23rd Complete Progress Reports Instructor Office Hours
Feb. 16th - 20th 2pm - 4pm Professional Pathway Check-In Career Services 1033 BIF
Feb. 23rd - March 2nd Progress Report Meetings Schedule an appointment with Leslie
Feb 25th BPA Reception - Chicago Discovery Partners Institue | 200 S. Wacker Dr.
March 2nd - 16th Fall Registration Advising Schedule an appointment with Matt

March 18th, 2pm - 4pm

RSM Chicago Site Visit

CME Building | 10 S. Wacker and 30 S. Wacker Drive
March 23rd - 27th Professional Pathway Check-In Career Services 1033 BIF
March 26th BPA Recption - Chicago Discovery Partners Institute | 200 S. Wacker Dr.,
March 28th Illinois Bound Champaign Campus
May

June, Mon - Tues 		Illinois Scholars Program Application Deadline

New Student Registration - BPA Meet & Greet 		Illinois Scholars Program

Champaingn Campus
July Illinois Scholars Program Begins Champaign Campus
Aug. 16th - 18th Gies Early Arrival Program Business Instructional Facility
Aug. 21st College Welcome Foellinger Auditorium
Aug. 22nd BPA Fall Kick-Off TBD
Aug. 24th First Day of Instruction Campus
Aug. 27th BUS 199, BPA Begins Business Instractional Facility
TBD ACCY 199 & ECON 199 Begins TBD