Undergraduate Admission Requirements

Applicants for admission to Bucknell University are expected to be graduates of approved four-year secondary schools or provide evidence of equivalent preparation. In addition to strong academic preparation in high school, candidates must meet additional requirements for certain degree programs.


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Required for All Applicants

  • 2 years of a foreign language (in the same language) in secondary school

Required for Math and Science Applicants

  • 2 years of a foreign language (in the same language) in secondary school
  • 3 years of college-preparatory mathematics

Required for Engineering Applicants

  • 1 year of chemistry or physics
  • 1 year of pre-calculus
  • 2 years of a foreign language (in the same language) in secondary school
  • 3 years of college-preparatory mathematics