Admissions Visit Options for Wednesday, October 17, 2012
Preview Session
Bucknell's group information session is conducted by one of our admissions counselors, and is a great opportunity for parents and prospective students to learn about the application process, financial aid, Bucknell facts and statistics, and academic life.
Please note that the Preview Session includes a campus tour. To fully experience Bucknell, families who opt to participate in the Preview Session should plan to spend at least two hours on campus.
To Schedule: Appointments are required for Bucknell's Preview Sessions. Please call the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 to schedule a Preview Session.Available Times for this Date:
- 10:30 AM
Campus Tour
Taking a tour of campus is a great way to experience the beauty of Bucknell.
Student guides conduct the tour, and they can answer your questions about life at Bucknell. The tour concentrates on the student perspective of campus, including academics, extracurricular activities, and Bucknell's rich social life.
To Schedule: No appointment is necessary to join a campus tour.Available Times for this Date:
- 11:00 AM
- 1:00 PM
- 3:00 PM
Lunch Visit
Only on campus for a few hours?
Be our guest for a lunch visit. Enjoy a meal at the Bostwick Cafeteria with one of our students. This is an excellent opportunity to interact with a Bucknell student in a casual atmosphere.
Lunch visits are for prospective students only. Families and other guests are welcome to enjoy lunch in The Bison (our a la carte facility) or in downtown Lewisburg. For dining suggestions, please see the front desk in the Office of Admissions.
Please note that a minimum of one week advance notice is required to arrange your lunch visit.
To Schedule: Please call the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 to schedule your lunch visit. Be certain to check specific calendar dates for availability.A Day in the Life
Designed for high school seniors, Bucknell University's Day in the Life program provides an opportunity to experience a typical day at Bucknell by observing a class, meeting with faculty, having lunch with a Bucknell student, and talking with Admissions personnel. The Day in the Life program is available Monday through Friday when classes are in session. On Wednesdays, the Day in the Life typically runs from 9:30am to 3:00pm.
Specific academic interests are featured on select days. Featured options for Wednesdays are listed below. If you cannot visit on the day your potential major is featured, please consider our other daily visit options: a tour and/or a preview session.
College of Arts and Sciences
The College of Arts and Sciences includes more than 50 majors, professional and pre-professional programs. If your major interest is offered on a day that you are not able to visit, please consider a preview session and/or campus tour which are available Monday through Saturdays most weeks of the year.
College of Engineering
With approximately 194 engineering students entering Bucknell each year, we take great pride in the close relationships our faculty develop with our students. Along with small classroom sizes, Bucknell's undergraduate engineering facilities are among the best in the nation. We encourage high school seniors to come and see for themselves.
Please note that a minimum of two weeks advance notice is required for high school seniors to take part in the Day in the Life program.
To Schedule: Appointments are required for Bucknell's Day in the Life visits. Please call the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 to schedule a Day in the Life visit.
Wednesdays
ARTS (Performing)
Dance
Music - BA
Music Composition
Music Education
Music Performance
Theatre PerformanceARTS (Visual)
Art (Studio Art)
Art History (Visit will begin at 8:15am)ENGINEERING
Biomedical Engineering
Chemical Engineering (2 hour class)
Civil Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Science & Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Engineering and Management (Five -Year Dual Degree Program)
Environmental Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Undecided EngineeringENVIRONMENTAL
(No classes available this day)GLOBAL
French
German
Hebrew
Italian
Linguistics
SpanishHUMANITIES
Classics (No faculty session available)
English
History
Philosophy
Religion (Visit will end at 4:30pm)MANAGEMENT
Accounting & Financial Management
Global Management
Managing for Sustainability
Markets, Innovation, & Design
Undecided ManagementMATHEMATICS & COMPUTER SCIENCE
Computer Science
Interdisciplinary Studies in Economics and Mathematics
MathematicsPRE-HEALTH (Advisory Programs)
Pre-Medical (No faculty session available)
Pre-Dental (No faculty session available)
Pre-Veterinary (No faculty session available)SCIENCES
Animal Behavior
Biology
Cell Biology/Biochemistry
Chemistry
Geology
Neuroscience (No faculty session available)SOCIAL SCIENCES
Economics
Education
Political Science
Pre-Law (Advisory Program)
Psychology
Sociology & Anthropology
Women and Gender Studies (Visit will end at 4:30pm)Available Times for this Date:
- 9:30 AM
Engineering Tour
Engineering tours are part of our Special Facility Tours. This tour provides an in depth look at the Engineering Department and highlights the Dana and Breakiron Engineering Buildings, which are not part of the regular campus tour. The tours are student-led and last approximately one hour.
Please note that the weekday Engineering tours originate in the front lobby of Dana Engineering. Please see the Visitation Calendar for the Saturday Special Facility Tours schedule.
To Schedule: No appointment is necessary to join an engineering tour.Available Times for this Date:
- 11:00 AM
- 3:00 PM
Athletics Tour
Athletics tours are part of our Special Facility Tours. This tour provides an in depth look at the Athletic facilities and highlights the Kenneth Langone Athletics and Recreation Center, Gerhard Fieldhouse, Davis Gym, Krebs Family Fitness Center, Kinney Natatorium, and Sojka Pavilion, which are not part of the regular campus tour. The tours are student-led and last approximately 25 minutes.
Please note that the weekday Athletics tours originate in Freas Hall Lobby. Please see the Visitation Calendar for the Saturday Special Facility Tours schedule.
To Schedule: No appointment is necessary to join an athletics facility tour.Available Times for this Date:
- 12:30 PM
Self-Guided Tours
Self-Guided Tour packets are available for times when the Admissions Office is not open. These packets can be found in the outer lobby of Freas Hall (Office of Admissions).
