Open House For Admitted Students

Come Visit!

Celebrate your acceptance to Bucknell by joining us for an Open House on Saturday, April 12, 2008.

The day, planned especially for admitted students, will allow you to interact with faculty, administrators, and current Bucknellians. Ask questions, share stories, and experience the Bucknell community. We look forward to welcoming you to our beautiful campus!

Early Decision students will receive a formal invitation with registration information in February. Regular Decision students will receive their invitations with their acceptance packets in March.

Important Note: Web registration is no longer available for this event.

On-site registration will be available starting at 8:00 AM, Saturday April 12, 2008 at the Sojka Pavilion.

Friday, April 11, 2008

1:00-5:00 p.m.	Early Arrival Check-in If you will be arriving early on Friday, we encourage you to pick up your open house packet at the Office of Admissions (Freas Hall) any time between 1:00 and 5:00 p.m. Explore the Bucknell and Lewisburg community (look for the 15% Downtown Coupon in your packet), participate in a campus tour at 2:30 p.m., check out the Bookstore or see what else is happening on and around campus.

Evening	Hillel Program Admitted students interested in Jewish life on campus are invited to join the members of Hillel and Rabbi Serena Fujita for Shabbat dinner and evening programming. Please contact Linda Godfrey at linda.godfrey@bucknell.edu for additional details.

Evening	Society of Women Engineers Women who have been admitted into the College of Engineering are invited to have dinner with members of SWE and the Engineering Deans. An informal Q & A will follow. Please contact Lois Engle at lois.engle@bucknell.edu for more information.

7:30-9:30 p.m.	Informal Reception/Ice Cream Social The Office of Admissions invites admitted students and their families to attend an informal reception and ice cream social in the Langone Student Center. Please stop by any time between 7:30 and 9:30 p.m. to enjoy dessert and casual conversation with Admissions staff and current Bucknell students.


Saturday, April 12, 2008 Admitted Student Open House

8:00-9:00 a.m.	Registration

8:00/8:15/8:30 a.m.	Early Bird Mini Upper Campus Tours

9:00-9:30 a.m.	Welcome by President Brian C. Mitchell Student presentation by Sarah Cummings ’08

9:30-11:30 a.m.	Academic Opportunities Most academic areas will offer three sessions during this time. These sessions may include a mini-tour, a mock class, student research presentations, or a general presentation by faculty.

10:00 a.m.	Financial Aid Session with the Director of Financial Aid (individual appointments between 10:15 a.m. – 1:45 p.m.) Note: Session offered again at 2 p.m.

11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.	20-minute tours of the downtown Lewisburg (shuttle provided) 20-minute tours of Dining Hall/Bostwick Cafeteria

11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.	Campus Activities Fair and Lunch Families will have the opportunity to meet several members of our Parents Board and representatives of more than 150 campus clubs and organizations. 20-minute tours of Kenneth G. Langone Athletic and Recreation Center

12:45-1:30 p.m. & 1:30-2:15 p.m.	Life In and Beyond the Classroom Student Panel

1:00/1:30/2:00 p.m.	Full Campus Tours

1:30/2:00/2:30 p.m.	Housing Tours (residence hall rooms only)

2:00 p.m.	Financial Aid Session with the Director of Financial Aid

2:00-3:30 p.m.	Still have questions? Before you depart Lewisburg, please feel free to join us for a dessert buffet and a final opportunity to have your questions answered by Admissions Counselors, current Bucknell students and their parents.

Important Note:	Web registration is no longer available for this event. On-site registration will be available starting at 8:00 AM, Saturday April 12, 2008 at the Sojka Pavilion.