Journey to Bucknell
Our Journey to Bucknell program seeks out the brightest leaders, learners and innovators and invites them to learn more about Bucknell's welcoming, world-class campus.
Journey to Bucknell is designed to introduce high-achieving high school seniors who present a diverse perspective to the endless possibilities that await at Bucknell.
The application for the Fall 2025 Journey to Bucknell program has now closed. Check back in Spring 2026 for details about our Fall 2026 fly-in program.
When is Journey to Bucknell?
Journey to Bucknell will begin the evening of Thursday, Oct. 16, and end mid-afternoon on Saturday, Oct. 18. The program includes participation in Bucknell's Fall Open House, taking place on Saturday, Oct. 18.
What do Journey participants do?
- Meet Admissions staff and current Bucknell students at our welcome dinner.
- Sit in on a real Bucknell class taught by a professor.
- Attend application workshops led by the Office of Admissions and Office of Financial Aid.
- Go on a local field trip.
- Explore historic downtown Lewisburg.
- Attend the Oct. 18 Fall Open House, which includes opportunities to tour our state-of-the-art facilities, meet professors and students and more.
How do I apply?
The application for this year's Journey to Bucknell program has now closed. Check back in Spring 2026 for details about our Fall 2026 fly-in program.
Applicants for this year's Journey to Bucknell program can expect to receive a decision via email by early June.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for Journey to Bucknell, you must:
- Be a high school senior who presents a diverse perspective.
- Be enrolled in an academically rigorous program of study with a minimum unweighted GPA of 3.5.
How much does it cost?
Journey to Bucknell is free for students who are selected to participate — plus one parent or guardian/chaperone as their guest.
See below for more information on what's provided.
What's Provided & Other Info
Have more questions? Please contact:
Office of Admissions
570-577-3000
journey@bucknell.edu