The events and deadlines below are relevant to current and prospective BDP students and faculty. Visit this page often, as events are regularly added and modified. We invite prospective students to view our information session.
If you have any questions or would like to suggest a BDP event, please contact us.
Spring 2025
Jan. 14: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Spring 2025 Domestic Connecting Experiences
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources.
Feb. 12: Deadline to Complete Orientation
All newly admitted BDP students are required to complete orientation, which is available online through Canvas. Details and instructions will be sent via email.
Feb. 10-14: Connecting Experience Initial Check-in
All students completing Spring 2025 Connecting Experiences will be required to participate in this initial online check-in. Details and instructions will be sent via email.
Mar. 5: Application Deadline
BDP applications will be due online by 8:00 a.m. For application information and instructions, please see How to Apply.
Mar. 10-14: Connecting Experience Mid-Semester Check-in
All students completing Spring 2025 Connecting Experiences will be required to participate in this mid-semester online check-in. Details and instructions will be sent via email.
Mar. 11: Deadline to Apply for Certification and Submit Integration Essay
Spring 2025 graduates must apply for certification and submit Integration Essays by 5:00 p.m. Details will be sent to expected Spring 2025 graduates via email.
Mar. 25: Seat Request Deadline
Current BDP students may request seats in Fall 2025 courses that fulfill BDP requirements. Current students may view an overview of the seat request process on the BDP Advising Canvas site. Details and instructions will be sent via Canvas announcement.
Apr. 1: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Connecting Experiences Abroad
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. for students participating in Summer 2025 Connecting Experiences taking place abroad. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources.
Apr. 8: BDP Poster Session
This event will take place in Main 212 from 2:00-4:00 p.m. BDP students will present posters on the work they have been doing in internship and research Connecting Experiences, and Digital Arts & Media BDP students will present digital demos of their creative projects. Information and deadlines for participation will be sent to current BDP students. Additional event details and RSVP information will be posted closer to the event date.
Apr. 21-25: Connecting Experience Reflection Workshops
All students completing Spring 2025 Connecting Experiences will be required to complete a reflection workshop. Details and instructions will be sent via email.
Apr. 14: Course Petition Deadline
Course petitions will be due from current BDP students by 8:00 a.m.
Apr. 28: Connecting Experience Reflection Essay Deadline
Reflection Essays will be due for students participating in Spring 2025 Connecting Experiences by 5:00 p.m. Submit your Reflection Essay online through your MyBDP dashboard.
May 7: BDP Certificate Ceremony
This event will take place from 2:30-4:30 p.m. and will honor BDP students graduating in Fall 2024, Spring 2025, and Summer 2025. Additional details will be sent to graduating students and to BDP faculty panel members by email.
May 20: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Summer 2025 Domestic Connecting Experiences
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources.