Filing an Application

To apply to Bucknell University for first-year admission, secondary school students submit the Common Application, available at www.commonapp.org , and application fee or fee waiver by one of the application deadlines. Bucknell University's application options are Early Decision (two deadline choices) or Regular Decision. The application fee of $40 is payable by credit card or electronic check paid through the Common Application site. The application fee is nonrefundable. If the application fee presents a hardship, fee waivers are available through the applicant’s school counselor and should be submitted by the application deadline. Fee waivers may also be requested by writing directly to the Office of Admissions. The Office of Admissions reserves the right to change the application fee and acceptable methods of payment.

A completed application includes the Common Application, including required questions specific to Bucknell University; a $40 application fee or fee waiver; a Secondary School report with a school counselor evaluation and a transcript from each high school attended; SAT or ACT scores; at least one teacher recommendation, preferably from a core subject; and the Mid-Year report, when available. Early Decision candidates must also submit the Common Application Early Decision Agreement form. This form is signed by the applicant, the applicant’s parent or guardian, and the applicant’s counselor testifying that Bucknell University is the applicant’s first choice institution.