Bucknell University

Bucknell University requires a minimum of 32-34 courses to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Bucknell University, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Bucknell University accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Additionally, Bucknell University has a summer session, so students can earn credits during the summer.

NOTE: Around 88% of students who start college at Bucknell University complete all the credits required within six years.

Bucknell University offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available	√
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Bucknell University may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

What Classes Will I Take At Bucknell University?

Bucknell University does not have a core curriculum. Since there are no specific-classes required in order to graduate, students have a lot of flexibiity about what classes they choose to take.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	false
Science	false
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Bucknell University directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bucknell University

When choosing a major, Bucknell University students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bucknell University.

Student Designed Majors

Bucknell University allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Bucknell University does not require students to complete a senior project.

Double Majoring at Bucknell University

Bucknell University offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Declaring a double major may require more work but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucknell University

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Does Bucknell University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Bucknell University offers services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Bucknell University Have An Online Program?

❌ Bucknell University does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Bucknell University Offer AP Credit?

✅ Bucknell University offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bucknell University Have An Honors Program?

✅ Bucknell University offers an honors program for highly-qualified applicants, but does not offer a Freshman Honors College. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Bucknell University.

Does Bucknell University Require Internships?

❌ Students at Bucknell University are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Bucknell University does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Bucknell University

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Bucknell University Library

The main library on campus is the Ellen Clarke Bertrand Library and there are no other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Bucknell University

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Bucknell University offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering

•Biology, chemistry

ROTC

What is ROTC?

The Reserve Officers' Training Corps, which is also commonly known as ROTC, is a leadership program that prepares students to serve in the U.S. Armed Forces after graduation. College level ROTC programs prepare students to become officers in the military through physical, academic, and leadership training. ROTC programs are part of the college curriculum and usually cover the cost of tuition.

Does Bucknell University have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every college. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bucknell University has an Army ROTC program.

Some ROTC programs are provided directly on campus and others are hosted at a cooperating instiution off campus. The ROTC program locations at Bucknell University include:

•an ARMY ROTC branch unit on campus

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