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June 4th, 2021

What are some of the most popular activities that students get involved with on campus?

The student programming board (Core) offers programs every weekend. Over 150 active student organizations host events on campus and in our local community. Outdoor Education & Leadership leads regular hikes, ski trips, kayak/canoe adventures, and much more. 7th Street Studio & MakerSpace is your creative destination to learn new machinery, work on personal and class projects and attend a variety of crafting and creative events throughout the year. We provide high-tech and traditional tools for students, faculty and staff to explore their own project ideas, and can help you develop or begin a new skill through classes with professional artists […]

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June 4th, 2021

Are there any acapella groups?

Bucknell actually has FIVE a cappella groups! Two Past Midnight, The Offbeats and Beyond Unison are co-ed groups. The Silhouettes are all-female and the Bison Chips are all-male. In addition to their own performances, they perform every year at Christy’s A Cappella during Family Weekend.

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January 21st, 2021

Is it possible to pursue a dual degree at Bucknell? Or Does Bucknell offer a dual degree with Engineering?

The College of Engineering offers 5-year dual degrees in Engineering & Management and Liberal Arts & Engineering. The five-year Program in Engineering & Management combines the technical capabilities of engineering with the business acumen of management to prepare students for leadership roles in technology companies. Graduates are awarded a single degree consisting of a bachelor of science in their engineering major and a bachelor of management for engineers. The five-year Program in Liberal Arts & Engineering allows students to combine any bachelor of science degree program in the College of Engineering with any bachelor of arts degree program from the […]

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April 9th, 2020

What is the difference between Computer Science in the College of Arts and Sciences and Computer Engineering or Computer Science & Engineering in the College of Engineering?

Computer Science Department degree programs: The three degree programs offered by our department follow the philosophy of “principles before technologies,” which has been praised by our alumni for enabling them to adapt quickly to the rapidly evolving environments in computing. Our degree programs share a significant common core of computer science and mathematics and prepare students equally well to pursue advanced degrees and entry-level positions in industry. The three degree programs focus on fundamentals of programming languages and software systems, design of software solutions, and application of their learning with culminating design experiences wherein software is a major part of […]

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April 9th, 2020

When will I learn about which classes I will be taking for the fall semester? What happens if I want to change a course I was assigned?

Your classes will be available in myBucknell during the second week of August. You will be permitted to make changes to your schedule if you have AP scores or transfer credit that already provide you credit for the course in which you were placed. Please contact the Registrar’s office at 570.577.1201. You will also be permitted to change if you have a disability that will interfere with your success with this schedule. Please contact the OAR office at 570.577.1188. Coaches will work with students’ academic schedules, so there is no need to change schedules due to athletic concerns. If there […]

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April 9th, 2020

What if I have a question?

The Office of Admissions can answer many of the questions you may have about coming to Bucknell. For information in specific areas, your inquiries may be directed as shown below. Academic Concerns College of Arts & Sciences: Associate Dean Lynn Breyfogle 570.577.3293 or fycas@bucknell.edu College of Engineering: Associate Dean Terri Norton, 570.577.3705 or fyengineer@bucknell.edu Freeman College of Management: Associate Dean Ivy Kepner, 570.577.1337 or fymanagement@bucknell.edu Housing Stephen Apanel, Director of Housing Services 570.577.1195 or housing@bucknell.edu

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April 9th, 2020

What about graduate work?

Bucknell offers graduate work leading to a master’s degree in many disciplines: animal behavior, biology, chemistry, education, engineering (chemical, civil, electrical, environmental and mechanical), English, mathematics and psychology. The presence of graduate students enriches our undergraduate programs. In general, graduate study is recommended for those students of high ability who plan to become specialists or intend to go into teaching or research. At Bucknell, well-qualified students in several disciplines may integrate their undergraduate and graduate studies, beginning in their junior or senior year. This integrated program results in better preparation for advanced graduate courses and a longer period of time […]

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April 9th, 2020

What resources are available at Bucknell to help students explore their future career plans?

Center for Career Advancement The director and other professionals in this office are available to advise you in all matters pertaining to the world of work, including general occupational trends and your own future career development. You may wish to explore the possible relationship between summer plans and your future goals. Faculty Advisers You are encouraged to discuss your future career plans with your faculty adviser and with other faculty members. Academic Associate Deans The academic associate deans are available to help you become more aware of possible relationships between curricular choices and future career plans. Counseling & Student Development […]

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April 9th, 2020

What academic accommodations are available for students with accessibility needs (i.e., learning, psychological, etc.)?

The Office of Accessibility Resources (OAR) at Bucknell University exists to ensure access, provide support, and help the student with a disability to navigate or remove informational, physical and attitudinal barriers. Necessary accommodations are dependent on the nature of the disability, the self-report from the student with a disability, as well as the supportive documentation. The most common necessary accommodations include the following (not to an exhaustive list): Extended time on exams Distraction-reduced testing environment (OAR Testing Center) Note-taking options (i.e., LiveScribe Pen, digital recording device, volunteer note-taker, etc.) Text-to-speech reader program (Read & Write Gold) Alternative format for texts/materials […]

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