2026 Journey to Bucknell Student Application

Journey to Bucknell is designed to introduce high-achieving high school seniors who present a diverse perspective to the endless possibilities that await them at Bucknell.

This year, our Journey to Bucknell program will take place from Thursday, October 1, 2026, to Saturday, October 3rd, 2026. The program will overlap with a Bucknell Open House.

To be eligible you must:

Be a high school senior who presents a diverse perspective.
Be enrolled in an academically rigorous program of study with a minimum unweighted grade point average of 3.5.
Must attend a high school within one of the following states: Delaware, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and Washington D.C.

The Journey to Bucknell application will close on June 8th, 2026.

For further information, please review the Journey to Bucknell website.

*Required Field

First Name

Affirming/Preferred First Name (e.g. Jon for Jonathan)

(The name placed here will be used in print and digital communications, including those sent to parents/guardians.)

Middle Name
Leave blank if you do not have one.

Last Name

Date of Birth

Sex

Female

Male

X or another legal sex

Gender

Female

Male

Nonbinary

Add another gender

If you would like the opportunity, we invite you to share more about your gender identity below:

Student's Email Address

Confirm Email Address

Student's Cell Phone

I give permission to be contacted by or on behalf of Bucknell via Mobile Phone, which may include phone calls or text messaging with or without the use of AI.

Permanent Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Is your Mailing Address the same as your Permanent Address?

Yes

No

Mailing Address

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Primary Citizenship

Dual Citizenship (if applicable)

If you are not a U.S. Citizen, are you a U.S. permanent resident (Green Card holder)?

Yes

No

The federal government defines a first-generation college student as:

1) an individual whose parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree; or

2) in the case of any individual who regularly resides with and receives support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a bachelor’s degree.

Do you identify as a first-generation college student?*

The federal government defines a first-generation college student as:

1) an individual whose parents did not complete a bachelor’s degree; or

2) in the case of any individual who regularly resides with and receives support from only one parent, an individual whose only such parent did not complete a bachelor’s degree.

Do you identify as a first-generation college student?*

Yes

No

Name of High School

High School City

High School State

Do you attend a Boarding School?

Yes

No

Do you live at school?

Yes

No

Expected Graduation Year

If Other, please explain

Unweighted High School GPA

Senior Year Courses (list all that apply and include the course level (honors, AP, IB, Dual Enrollment, etc.) as applicable)

Intended First Choice Major

Second Choice Major

Please list up to three extracurricular activities and include: years participated, weeks per year, and hours per week. Please note leadership positions you have held, if applicable.

Name of College/Guidance Counselor

Counselor's Phone Number

Counselor's Email

Community Based Organizations are those that support high school students through the college process. Typically these programs provide college application support, essay writing, or even take students on campus tours to visit colleges. Community Based Organizations are an important network that often provide support for students who have been historically underrepresented at colleges and universities or may be the first in their family to attend college.

Are you currently working with a Community-Based Organization as you research and prepare your college options?

Community Based Organizations are those that support high school students through the college process. Typically these programs provide college application support, essay writing, or even take students on campus tours to visit colleges. Community Based Organizations are an important network that often provide support for students who have been historically underrepresented at colleges and universities or may be the first in their family to attend college.

Are you currently working with a Community-Based Organization as you research and prepare your college options?

Yes

No

If yes, which one(s)? (Note you can hold Control and click to select multiple)

What is the name of your CBO?

Essay Prompt

Some students believe their story would be incomplete without sharing how their diverse experiences, identity, and background have deeply shaped their perspective. Reflect upon how these attributes fuel your passions, motivation, and/or goals.

Supplemental Question

Please explain your interest in your first-choice major/undecided status, and your second-choice major (should you choose to list one) and why you would choose Bucknell University to pursue your interest(s).

Academic Record: Please submit an unofficial high school transcript here. Your transcript must include grades from freshman year to first trimester/semester grades of junior year. An unofficial transcript can be a screenshot or PDF of a report card, progress report, etc.

Upload transcript here

2026 Journey to Bucknell Student Application

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