Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions
At the Office of Admissions, we love hearing from students and families who have questions about Bucknell. Below, we've collected some of the questions we receive most often.
If your question isn't answered below, please get in touch. You'll find our contact information at the end of the page.
Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions
Waitlist Information
Deferral Information
When we defer your Early Decision (ED) application to Bucknell, it means we will consider your application as part of our Regular Decision process. Below, we've answered some questions about what this means and next steps. If you have further questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 or admissions@bucknell.edu.
Fee Waiver Information
If the application fee is a barrier to applying, and you do not meet the qualifications below, we encourage you to see if you may qualify for a fee waiver through the Common Application, Coalition Application or College Board. Lastly, if you don't qualify through one of those options, but still feel that the fee is a barrier to applying, please email us at admissions@bucknell.edu and we will review your request.