College of Arts & Sciences

How to Sign Up for First-semester Courses

Step 1: Make an Appointment

If the answers to your questions about registration are not in the materials sent, you are invited to log in to myBucknell and click the "Schedule an Appointment" link in the Academic Counselor gadget.

The Spring/summer Academic Counselor, or SAC, will be available through June 15 to provide guidance on course selection, an overview of the curriculum and general academic assistance as you transition to college. After you connect with your SAC, you will select your courses.

Make an appointment with your SAC by May 18

Step 2: Review Model Programs

Students who indicated an intended major in animal behavior, biology, chemistry, computer science, environmental geology, geology, mathematics or physics: These programs offer a choice of a Bachelor of Arts or a Bachelor of Science degree.

Review the Model First-semester Programs

Step 3: Read the Descriptions

These are the courses that will be available to you in your first semester. They can be found on the Course Information for First-year Students page.

Read the first-year course descriptions

Step 4: Review the Requirements

Review the University's general requirements so you know what to expect throughout your academic career.

If you indicated on your application that you're interested in a particular major, become familiar with that program in the University course catalog. Be sure to use the Course Information for First-year Students page to select your courses — not the course catalog.

Become familiar with Bucknell's requirements

Step 5: Connect With Your SAC

Connect with your Spring/summer Academic Counselor during your scheduled appointment and ask questions about completing your first-semester course selection.

After June 15, please email fycas@bucknell.edu or call 570-577-3293 with any questions.

Step 6: Complete the Worksheet

It may be helpful if you have your selections written down prior to entering your courses online. Please use this form to prepare your course registration before you enter your courses in myBucknell.

Course Worksheet for Arts & Sciences

Step 7: Complete Course Selection

It's now time to complete the online registration for your courses! Here's a step-by-step guide outlining what you'll see.

Complete your course selection by June 15

For Students Taking Calculus I (MATH 201)

Taking MATH 201: Calculus I? Complete ALEKS Prep. for Calculus online course by Sept. 1.

If you received AP credit, IB credit or transfer credit for MATH 201 or do not intend to take a calculus course at Bucknell, ALEKS is not required.

For Students Taking a Foreign Language

The foreign language requirement ensures that you will either improve your proficiency in a previously studied language or begin the study of a language entirely new to you.

Placement tests are required for these subjects, even if you have taken AP. Take the tests here:

• French
• German
• Italian
• Russian
• Spanish

For Students Planning a Career in Teaching

• Certification to teach early childhood education (PreK-4): Complete the registration for the B.S. in education.
• Certification to teach secondary level: Plan to major in your teaching interest. Do not pursue a B.S. in education degree.
• Any content area in K-12 public schools: By the fourth semester, complete two courses in Mathematics and one course in English literature in addition to a W1 course and earn a GPA of 3.0.

Learn more about teaching certification

For Environmental Studies or Environmental Science Students

The Department of Environmental Studies & Sciences offers two majors — a B.A. in environmental studies and a B.A. in environmental science.

What's the difference between the two?

If you are interested in majoring in environmental science, register for the courses recommended for a B.A. in one of the affiliated science departments.

For Pre-medical or Pre-health Students

Review the Pre-health Advising page to consider your options for first-semester courses.

Please indicate your tentative major on the degree-information page of the online registration form. You should also check the box next to "Do you plan to attend medical or dental school after Bucknell?"