Bucknell University

Bucknell University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Bucknell University has the Environmental Club. In fact, more students participate in the Environmental Club than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Bucknell University include Gender & Sexuality Alliance, Bucknell Outing Club, Core (student programming board) and Active Minds.

The Bucknell University community comes together each year for Homecoming, Chrysalis Ball and Family Weekend.

Does Bucknell University Offer Student Housing?

This table offers information on housing at Bucknell University.

Bucknell University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus through senior year. First year students are given no special consideration for on-campus housing.

The majority of Bucknell University students live on campus. In 2023, 88% of undergrads at Bucknell University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 12% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Bucknell University. There are 3,345 spots available in on-campus housing for all 3,747 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 3,298 students chose to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 100% students stay on-campus. First year students are not allowed to park a car on campus.

Bucknell University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Bucknell University Athletics

At Bucknell University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Bucknell University:

Is Bucknell University Safe?

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Bucknell University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Bucknell University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Bucknell University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Campus housing is secure and dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards.

Plan a Visit to Bucknell University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Bucknell University, take U.S. Route 15 to Lewisburg, PA. If you need to fly, book your flight to Williamsport-Lycoming County airport.

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