I’ve Been Admitted
Congratulations, Class of 2026! 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.
On this page, we've collected information to prepare admitted students for their journey to Bucknell.
Check Your Application Portal and Confirm Your Enrollment
Please log in to your application portal to check your application status and view next steps, if any.
Your application portal is where you'll commit to Bucknell, pay your enrollment deposit and/or request a deposit waiver.
Learn About New Student Orientation
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. 17, 2022
Contact a Student Ambassador
Our student ambassadors represent all three colleges, multiple geographic regions and a range of student groups and organizations. They're ready to answer your questions.
Dates to Know
| January to June | After accepting their place in the class and submitting their enrollment deposit, students receive access to myBucknell, an online portal where course registration, housing questionnaire, meal plan selection and other important information will be available, including registration for Pre-Orientation programs:
The first-year newsletter is emailed to students and families each month. |
| March 5 | Enrolled Student Day |
| March 26 | Admitted Student Day |
| April 23 | Admitted Student Day |
| July | Bison Gatherings held (regional receptions for you and your family to meet current Bucknell students, staff, parents and alumni) Residence hall room assignments available online and bills for the first semester available in B-bill (mid-July) |
| Aug. 12 | Move-in for Pre-Orientation participants and start of Pre-Orientation programs Move-in and start of G3C: Global Connections, Cultures & Community (mandatory for all students on U.S. student |
| Aug. 17 | New Student Orientation begins |
| Aug. 22 | Classes begin |
| Sept. 16–18 | Family Appreciation Weekend |
| Sept. 30–Oct. 2 | Homecoming |
| Oct. 10–11 | Fall Break |
| Nov. 18–28 | Thanksgiving recess (begins at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 18; classes resume at 8 a.m. on Monday, Nov. 28) |
| Dec. 15 | Last day of final exams |
Have Questions About Financial Aid?
If you are a financial aid recipient and have questions, please feel free to contact our Office of Financial Aid. We welcome your questions and are here to help.
- In person: 621 St. George Street in Lewisburg
- By email: finaid@bucknell.edu
- On the phone: 570-577-1331
Need to Defer Your Entrance to Bucknell?
A student may elect to defer enrollment for one or two years after being admitted. Requests must be submitted via this form any time between receipt of an offer of admission and June 1. A nonrefundable deposit will be required to hold this space.
Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
Contact Details
Office of Admissions
Location
One Dent Drive