Congratulations! If you've been admitted to Bucknell, it means you're highly qualified, both academically and personally, to become part of a 175-year tradition of transformative undergraduate education on one of the most beautiful campuses in the country.

Below, we've collected information to prepare admitted students for their journey to Bucknell.

Welcome, Admitted Students

Congratulations, and welcome to the Class of 2025!  

Please log in to your application portal to complete the necessary forms.

Orientation Dates

Our on-campus Orientation programs, held in August, focus on academic and social expectations, learning University traditions and providing opportunities for students to meet their new classmates.

Orientation begins Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021.

Visit Options for Admitted Students

As you continue preparations to arrive at Bucknell, we invite you to explore virtual and in-person visit options and browse our Virtual Welcome Center.

Join B2B: Bison to Bison

We're proud to introduce B2B: Bison to Bison, our online community open to students admitted into the Class of 2025 and their families. 

Log in here or using the unique link we sent to you by email (or available in your application portal). From there, you can join a community, introduce yourself or read what your future classmates have posted.

You'll find friendly and welcoming Bucknellians ready to answer questions and share their stories.  

The Coronavirus and Your Final Semester of High School

We understand the circumstances surrounding the coronavirus pandemic may have changed the trajectory of your academic year. It has affected us, too.

Please send your transcripts to us as soon as you can, but know that we understand there are currently a lot of unanswered questions.

While we generally expect the remainder of your senior year of high school to be consistent with the academic and personal record presented in your application, rest assured that no matter what happens, we will work with you and be flexible.

Entrance Deferral

A student may elect to defer enrollment for one or two years after being admitted. Requests must be submitted in writing to buenroll@bucknell.edu any time between receipt of an offer of admission and June 1. A nonrefundable deposit will be required to hold this space.