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

Common Application
Supplemental Application (with instructions)

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: 570-577-3000

To apply for financial aid, be sure to complete the CSS PROFILE by the application deadlines above.

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