International Students: Admissions Requirements
The Application
All international candidates should apply using the Common Application. Bucknell requires all students who apply to pay our $60.00 application fee. We will accept a check or money order in U.S. dollars.
Please send a check or money order ($60.00 U.S. Dollars) made payable to Bucknell University to the following address:
Office of Admissions
1 Dent Drive
Bucknell University
Lewisburg, PA 17837
Additional financial information is required of each applicant as described below.
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An official copy of your high school transcript, translated into English, must be submitted if you attend an international school. The Mid-year Report and/or copy of your updated transcript should arrive by January 1 for evaluation. If mail delivery is a concern, please fax any forms to us and then mail the official forms as well. Our fax number is 570-577-3538.
SAT Testing
International applicants to Bucknell University are required to submit SAT I scores. SAT I score results must be submitted to Bucknell directly through the College Board (Bucknell Institutional Code: 2050). E-mailed and faxed copies of your SAT I scores cannot be considered.
TOEFL or IELTS Testing
If English is not your native language you are required to take the TOEFL or IELTS. The minimum required TOEFL score is 600 on the paper-based exam (PBT) or 100 on the Internet-based exam (iBT). The minimum required IELTS score is 7.
Please refer to www.toefl.org to find out more specifics on testing dates and sites.
Recommendations
Two personal recommendations are required, including one teacher recommendation and one college advisor recommendation typed in English. If you do not have a college advisor, we would prefer a recommendation from the principal or head of your school.
Financial Information
If you are not applying for financial aid you must submit the following items for your application to be reviewed: certified original bank statement (including U.S. dollar amount), and the Confidential Statement of Finances (PDF).
If you are applying for financial aid, you must submit the following items to be considered for financial aid:certified original bank statement (including U.S. dollar amount), and the Bucknell University International Student Financial Aid Application (PDF), which will be available after October 15, 2009.
