To apply for admission to Bucknell, students must fill out and submit the:

Common Application
Bucknell Supplemental Application for Class of 2016 applicants

For more information, see our application instructions.

To apply for financial aid, be sure to complete the CSS PROFILE by Nov 15 or Jan 15.

Students can fill out and submit both forms on the Common Application website.

• The application deadline for Early Decision I is November 15.
• The application deadline for Early Decision II and regular admission is January 15.

Please note: After you submit the Common Application, you will receive a confirmation email and a letter from Bucknell. If you do not receive these communications, then your application has likely not been submitted. You may call us to confirm your application status: 570-577-1101.

To request application information by mail, please fill out this form.