Bucknell Academy Summer Experience (BASE)
During BASE, you'll live on campus, learn alongside Bucknell faculty and other motivated high school students, and explore what it's like to be part of a collaborative, intellectually curious community.
Through immersive academic experiences, hands-on activities and opportunities to explore Bucknell and the surrounding community, BASE challenges you to think creatively, work collaboratively and develop solutions to real-world problems. It all starts at Bucknell. It all starts at Bucknell.
BASE 2027 at a Glance
The Bucknell Academy Summer Experience will be held from Sunday, June 27, to Friday, July 2, 2027.
Who: Rising sophomores, juniors and seniors in high school
When: June 27 - July 2, 2027
- Sunday, June 27
- 3-5 p.m.: Drop off Campers; camp begins
- Friday, July 2
- 12 p.m.: Pick up campers; camp concludes
Cost: $1,750 (includes housing, meals, instruction and activities)
Financial Aid: Need-based assistance available
What You'll Experience
Slides
Eligibility
High school students who will be rising sophomores, juniors or seniors are welcome to apply. We're looking for curious, engaged students with a strong academic record who enjoy collaborating with others and are excited to explore new ideas, solve problems and learn beyond the traditional classroom.
How to Apply
Interested students must submit the online application, which includes short essay prompts. Applicants must also submit their high school transcript by uploading it to the online application or emailing it to BASE@bucknell.edu. The transcript should reflect the most up-to-date information available. If the transcript(s) are not received by the application deadline, the student's application will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed.
The BASE Team reviews applications following the application deadline. Applicants will be notified of their admission decision by email.
Application Opens: Coming Soon
Fees and Financial Assistance
The BASE attendance fee includes housing, meals and learning materials.
Need-based financial assistance is available to a select number of participants. If you would like to be considered for financial assistance, you must ask your school counselor and/or community-based organization (CBO) counselor to submit a letter confirming your financial need. The letter should be emailed to BAS@bucknell.edu before the application deadline.
Be sure to plan ahead: Your counselor's letter must be received by the application deadline for you to be considered for financial assistance
Transportation
Complimentary airport shuttles are available for campers traveling to and from campus through Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), Newark and Harrisburg airports. Suggested arrival and departure times will be shared with admitted campers.
The BASE Experience
BASE is designed to provide insight into the college experience through a balance of immersive learning and social activities. As such, no two days at BASE are exactly alike. A typical day combines academic exploration, collaborative projects, meals with fellow participants and time to explore campus and the Lewisburg community.
Your schedule will likely look similar to this:
| 7:45–8:45 a.m. | Breakfast |
| 9–10:30 a.m. | Attend class |
| 10:30–11:45 a.m | Group activity |
| 11:45 a.m.–12:45 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1–2:30 p.m. | Attend class |
| 2:30–4 p.m. | Group activity |
| 4–5:15 p.m. | Group project / downtime |
| 5:30–6:30 p.m. | Dinner |
| 7–10 p.m. | Fun group activities, board games and/or hanging out |
| 10:15 p.m. | End the day at your assigned residence hall |
Application Fee Waivers for Visitors
Students who participate in certain in-person visit options are eligible for an application fee waiver.
Contact the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 or BASE@bucknell.edu for more information or with any additional questions.