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Upcoming Events & Deadlines

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 2024

Jan. 17: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Spring 2024 Domestic Connecting Experiences
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources. Details will be sent via email.

Jan. 25: New BDP Student Welcome Event
An informal social event will be held from 4:30-6:00 p.m. to welcome students admitted to a BDP at the end of fall 2023.

Feb. 7: 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. 12: Personal Branding Workshop
A workshop will be led by Texas Career Engagement from 4:30-6:00 p.m. to provide current BDP students with information on how to use an interdisciplinary background to your advantage. Details will be sent via Canvas announcement.

Feb. 12-16: Connecting Experience Initial Check-in
All students completing spring 2024 Connecting Experiences will be required to participate in this initial online check-in. Details and instructions will be sent via email.

March 7: Application Deadline
BDP applications will be due online by 8:00 a.m. For application information and instructions, please see How to Apply.

March 18-22: Connecting Experience Mid-Semester Check-in
All students completing spring 2024 Connecting Experiences will be required to participate in this mid-semester online check-in. Details and instructions will be sent via email.

March 19: Deadline to Apply for Certification and Submit Integration Essay
Spring 2024 graduates must apply for certification and submit Integration Essays by 5:00 p.m. Details will be sent to expected spring 2024 graduates via email.

March 26: Seat Request Deadline
Current BDP students may request seats in fall 2024 courses that fulfill BDP requirements. Details and instructions will be sent via Canvas announcement.

April 1: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Summer 2024 Connecting Experiences Abroad
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. for students participating in summer 2024 Connecting Experiences taking place abroad. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources.

April 9: BDP Poster Session
BDP students display the work they have been doing in their internship, research, and creative project Connecting Experiences. This event will take place from 2:00-4:00 p.m. in Main 212. The BDP office will provide additional details as they become available.

April 15: Course Petition Deadline
Course petitions will be due from current BDP students by 8:00 a.m.

April 22-26: Connecting Experience Reflection Workshops
All students completing spring 2024 Connecting Experiences will be required to complete a reflection workshop. Details and instructions will be sent via email.

April 29: Connecting Experience Reflection Essay Deadline
Reflection Essays will be due for students participating in spring 2024 Connecting Experiences by 5:00 p.m. Submit your Reflection Essay online through your MyBDP dashboard.

May 8: BDP Certificate Ceremony
A certificate ceremony will be held from 2:30-4:30 p.m. to celebrate BDP graduates. Details will be sent to graduating BDP students via email.

May 21: Contract and Scholarship Application Deadline for Summer 2024 Domestic Connecting Experiences
Contracts will be due online by 5:00 p.m. For instructions and more information, please see Connecting Experiences Resources.