Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions

At the Office of Admissions, we love hearing from students and families who have questions about Bucknell. Below, we've collected some of the questions we receive most often.

If your question isn't answered below, please get in touch. You'll find our contact information at the end of the page.

Frequently Asked Questions About Admissions

Waitlist Information

Deferral Information

When we defer your Early Decision (ED) application to Bucknell, it means we will consider your application as part of our Regular Decision process. Below, we've answered some questions about what this means and next steps. If you have further questions, please contact the Office of Admissions at 570-577-3000 or admissions@bucknell.edu.

Contact Details

Office of Admissions

Hours

Monday – Friday: 08:30 a.m. - 04:30 p.m.
Saturday: Varies
Sunday: Closed