Visit Options: In-person and Virtual

We have two options for families wanting to visit Bucknell: in-person information sessions followed by a guided tour and virtual visits.

In-person Information Sessions and Guided Tours 

• Oct. 5 to Nov. 10: Mondays, Tuesdays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.
• Due to an increase in positive COVID-19 cases on campus, we have made the difficult but necessary decision to cancel campus visits from Monday, October 26 through Friday, October 30. This will allow us to mitigate the spread on campus as well as protect your and your family's health. Please check our website for virtual programming this week.

Pre-registration is required. To register and learn more about preparing for your in-person visit, click the link below.

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Standalone Campus Tours (With No Information Session)

• Oct. 10 to Nov. 14: Saturdays at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. Note: There will be no on-campus events on Oct. 31 (On this date, please consider joining one of our virtual events outlined below.)
• Additional dates: 
  • Oct. 12 at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
  • Nov. 17 at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.
  • Nov. 19 at 10:15 a.m. and 2 p.m.

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On-Campus Information Sessions (Followed by Optional Driving or Self-Guided Tour)

• Nov. 30 to Dec. 11: Mondays and Fridays at 9:30 a.m. and 1:15 p.m.

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By registering for an in-person event, you and your accompanying guests agree to abide by Bucknell's current in-person visit requirements. In accordance with orders made by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, visitors who have traveled to or from states listed here will not be allowed to visit unless they quarantine for the recommended two weeks before visiting campus.

Virtual Visits

We continue to offer virtual information sessions, hosted by an admissions counselor and current student(s) as well as virtual student ambassador chats and virtual student ambassador tours hosted by current students.

Learn more and schedule your visit using the link below.

Schedule your virtual visit

Preparing for Your In-person Visit

Please review the following guidance to make your visit go smoothly. We look forward to seeing you.

• Pre-registration: All visitors must register for the information session; we are not able to accommodate walk-in visitors at this time. Those who register for the information session will automatically be registered for the campus tour. See the schedule and register here. 
• Visitors from states with high COVID-19 rates: In accordance with orders made by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, visitors who have traveled to or from states listed here will not be allowed to visit unless they quarantine for the recommended two weeks before visiting campus.
• Health screening: To enter Freas Hall and participate in the information session and tour, visitors are subject to a health screening that may include a temperature check. Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to ensure you make it inside with plenty of time to spare.
• Physical distancing: Capacity at the information session is limited to 20 people with ample room between groups to allow families to spread out as they learn more about Bucknell. 
• Cleaning: The location will be rigorously cleaned after each information session.
• Guided tour: After the information session, we invite you to join us on a campus tour given by one of our student ambassadors.   
• Face coverings: All visitors (ages 2 and up) must wear face coverings at all times. We will have a limited supply of face coverings available to those who need them. 
• Additional measures: We've placed signs to promote one-way foot traffic and stickers on the floor to remind visitors to remain 6 feet apart. Residence halls are unavailable to visitors, and we respectfully request that visitors refrain from entering buildings that are not entered during the formal Admissions tour.