Information for Transfer Applicants
At Bucknell, we're looking for curious and clever students — even those whose college journey didn't begin here.
We invite students who are currently, or have previously been, enrolled at two- or four-year institutions to apply to join our community of engineers and explorers, artists and altruists, leaders and innovators.
When you apply to Bucknell as a transfer student, we examine your application personally, considering both your experience in high school and in college. We holistically review academic records, curriculum, recommendations and beyond-the-classroom experience to gain a full understanding of everything that makes you unique.
Application Dates & Deadlines
| Semester enrolling | Application available | Application deadline | Decisions available |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Mid-August | March 15 | Mid-May |
| Spring | Mid-August | Nov. 1 | Mid-Dec. |
How to Apply
- Apply with the Coalition Application (powered by Scoir).
- The following application materials must be completed and submitted by university/school officials to transfer@bucknell.edu:
- Official college/university transcript of each institution attended.
- Official high school or secondary school transcript.
- Transfer Report provided by your advisor or another school official who has access to your academic and disciplinary records.
- Academic Recommendation provided by a college instructor preferably one in your academic area of interest (this can also be submitted through the Coalition Application invitation process).
- Course Descriptions & Syllabi: applicants provide brief descriptions of all college courses taken, or a syllabus if a course description is not available to the "upload materials" section of their application status page or to transfer@bucknell.edu.
- Note: A syllabus is required for the review of all Chemistry, Economics, English and Mathematics courses.
- Standardized test scores:
- SAT/ACT scores (optional): applicants who choose to submit test scores may either send them officially or self-report them on their application. If an applicant who submitted scores is offered admission and enrolls, official/verified test scores must be sent directly from the test organization to Bucknell University (SAT code 2050 and ACT code 3528) or from a secondary school or college official.
- TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / DET Test Scores: refer to "Requirements for International Transfer Students" below.
- College Coursework in Progress Form:
- Applicants self report their current coursework and grades (after consulting with instructors) and submit the completed form to the "upload materials" section of their application status page or by emailing it to transfer@bucknell.edu (if you are not currently enrolled, this form will be waived).
- Pay the nonrefundable $50 application fee electronically when you apply — or request a fee waiver through the application website (if you have previously applied to Bucknell or if the fee presents a hardship, this fee may be waived by submitting a request to transfer@bucknell.edu).
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Requirements for International Transfer Students
TOEFL / IELTS / PTE / DET Test Scores
Applicants for whom English is not the first language or whose primary language of instruction for at least three years of secondary school was not English are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, Pearson English Test (PTE) or Duolingo English Test (DET) scores.
This requirement can be waived by permission; please ask your school counselor or school official to send a written waiver request to transfer@bucknell.edu for consideration.
Minimum Scores
- TOEFL: 100 on the internet-based exam and 600 on the paper-based exam
- IELTS: 7
- PTE: 68
- DET: 130
Entrance exam results should be submitted by our application deadlines.
Please note that it takes two to four weeks for Bucknell to receive official test scores from the testing agency.
Submitting IELTS Scores Electronically
Below is the exact information applicants should provide to their test centers when requesting scores to be sent to Bucknell University:
Account name: Bucknell University Undergraduate Admissions
Address: One Dent Drive
City: Lewisburg
State: PA
ZIP code: 17837
Finance Requirements
Applicants requiring a student visa to study in the U.S. are required to submit proof of financial support. All finance documents must be received for an application to be reviewed.
All finance documents for non-U.S. citizens should be submitted to the Office of Admissions by Nov. 1 for spring and March 15 for fall consideration.
Note: Because of Bucknell's exceptional retention rate, financial aid is extremely limited for international transfer students.
Bank Statement or Financial Certification Document
All international applicants must submit a certified bank statement (see a sample) or Financial Certification Document. If the applicant is admitted, these documents will be used as proof of financial support for the student visa process.
Please understand that, due to limited funding, students who do not receive financial aid during their first year will not be offered aid in subsequent years.
International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA)
International students who wish to apply for financial aid must submit the International Student Application for Financial Assistance (ISAFA). Tax documents are not required at the time of application, but may be requested later. International students are also welcome to submit the CSS Profile for financial aid consideration, but please note that Bucknell is unable to provide CSS fee waivers.