How to Apply

Beginning the Process

First-year students who wish to study abroad their sophomore year may begin applying during their first semester. Students must complete a pre-application form before the fall application deadline.

Sophomore students who wish to study abroad during their junior year or fall of senior year may begin applying in the fall of their sophomore year.

GPA Eligibility Requirements

Bucknell policy requires that students who study off campus meet the following minimum GPA requirements. 

Fall semester abroad: 2.8 GPA 
Spring semester abroad: 3.0 GPA 

Application Process

To begin your application, you will need to fill out a pre-application form and schedule an advising session with a staff member from the Office of Bucknell Global Education. You must complete these steps before you are able to submit an application.

Step 1

Complete the pre-application form

Step 2

Schedule an advising session

Step 3

Submit your application

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Advising Periods

Students interested in studying abroad will need to meet with their study abroad adviser during the advising period for their term abroad in order to begin a study abroad application.

The advising periods are as follows:

Fall Advising Period

First day of classes through the last day of classes (August–December) the year before your study abroad semester.

Spring Advising Period

First day of classes through the last day of classes (January–May) the year before your study abroad semester.

Summer Advising Period

August–April (This only applies to non-Bucknell summer programs. Students applying to faculty-led summer programs will maintain individual advising and application periods. Check the specific program webpage for additional details.)