Class of 2031
Welcome, Class of 2031, to Bucknell University!
We're excited to have you join our community of explorers, artists and innovators who, like you, are driven to reshape the world.
Our students, faculty and staff look forward to supporting you as you engage inside and outside of the classroom, challenge long-standing assumptions and take bold steps in learning.
You can begin your journey by reviewing your To-Do List, which clearly outlines the steps you'll need to take in preparation to join us this fall.
Once again, welcome to Bucknell!
Class of 2031 Move-in Timeline
Monday, Aug. 23
First Day of Class
Friday, Aug. 13, 7–11 a.m.
Pre-O Move-in
Class of 2031 & Transfer Students who choose to participate in a Pre-Orientation program
Friday, Aug. 13–Tuesday, Aug. 17
Pre-Orientation program
Class of 2031 & Transfer Students who choose to participate in a Pre-Orientation program
Wednesday, Aug. 18
Move-in
Move-in timeframe;
8 a.m.–noon – Class of 2031
2–5 p.m – Transfer Students living on campus
Wednesday, Aug. 18–Sunday, Aug. 22
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation for Class of 2031 & Transfer Students
Aug. 23, 2027
First Day of Class
Detailed Move-in Schedule
New Student Move-in
Pre-Orientation & Orientation Programs
Pre-O & Orientation is a great way to settle into the University community, connect with classmates and enhance your leadership skills in a program of activities designed to jump-start your Bucknell experience.
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Settle into college life, connect with classmates and enhance your leadership skills in one of several optional programs designed to jump-start your Bucknell experience.
Pre-Orientation: Begins Friday, Aug. 13
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Our on-campus Orientation program focuses on academic and social expectations, learning University traditions, meeting new classmates and, of course, fun.
Orientation: Begins Wednesday, Aug. 18
Explore Your Opportunities
Sign up when you choose your first-semester courses.
Live and Learn in the Bison Fellows Program
Bison Fellows Program is a themed living-learning community for first-year students.
They're tied to a first-semester class, so you'll get to live and learn with students who share your interests.
Residential Colleges are optional and open to all students. You can sign up to join whichever Bison Fellows Program interests you, regardless of what you plan to major in.
Study Abroad
Bucknell Global Education
There's no substitute for the experience of exploring new places, meeting new people and the learning that happens through those encounters.
Through our "Bucknell In" programs, exchanges and more than 450 partner programs, students can travel and explore the world around them while keeping their graduation requirements on track.
Yard Sign 'Bucknell Bound'
Admission into Bucknell is good news worth sharing. Tell the neighborhood with your very own "Bucknell Bound" sign. Simply download the file and take it to any local printer. The sign (24" wide by 18" tall) is designed to fit the specs for a standard yard sign.
