Bucknell University

Bucknell University requires a minimum of 32-34 courses to complete 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 87% of students who start college at Bucknell University graduate within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
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.

Which Courses 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 required to fulfill a language requirement as well as a math and science requirement.

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	Yes
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
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.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. Bucknell University false.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 mean taking more courses, but it can provide a unique combination of experience that helps students stand out when job searching or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bucknell University

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Does Bucknell University Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

🟨 Check with Bucknell University directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Bucknell University Have An Online Program?

❌ Bucknell University false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Bucknell University Give AP Credit?

✅ Bucknell University true 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?

🟨 To learn more about any possible honors programs at Bucknell University, check with the school directly. Students must complete a senior project if they are in the Honors Program at Bucknell University.

Does Bucknell University Require Internships?

❌ Bucknell University does not require an internship for any students.

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 are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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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.

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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