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)
All times are Central Standard Time (CST)
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Date & Time |
Event |
Location |
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| May 17 | Illinois Scholars Program Application Deadline | Illinois Scholars Program | ||
| June 1 | New Student Registration Begins - BPA Meet & Greet | Champaingn Campus | ||
| July 18 | Illinois Scholars Program Begins | Champaign Campus | ||
| Aug. 16 | Gies Early Arrival Program | Business Instructional Facility | ||
| Aug. 21 | College Welcome | Foellinger Auditorium | ||
| Aug. 22nd, 10am - 1pm | BPA Fall Kick-Off | 1020 Wymer Hall | ||
| Aug. 24 | First Day of Instruction | Campus | ||
| Aug. 24, 11am | ECON 199, BPA Begins | 307 Gregory Hall | ||
| Aug. 27 | BUS 199, BPA Begins | Business Instractional Facility | ||
| Aug. 28, 1pm | ACCY 201, ADJ Begins | 2063 Business Instructional Facility | ||
| Sept 3 - Oct. 1 | Progress Report - Part I | |||
| Sept. 8 | Study Tables Begin | The Lab, 1041 BIF | ||
| Sept 10, 5pm - 8pm | Study Groups Begin | The Lab, 1041 BIF | ||
| Sept 10, 6pm - 8pm |
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BIF Atrium | ||
| Oct 1 - 15 | Progress Report - Part II, Appointments (Second Year only) | See Bookings | ||
| Oct 22nd, 4pm | Site Visit: Synchrony Research Park | 1904 S. First Street | ||
| Nov. 20 | Chicago Study | TBD | ||
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