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Established in 1846 as the University at Lewisburg renamed Bucknell University in 1886 in honor of William Bucknell, a major benefactor. The University is highly selective, private, nonsectarian, coeducational (since 1883), residential and undergraduate, with a small graduate program. Bucknell's 450-acre campus is occupied year-round. Academic semesters run from September through December and mid-January through mid-May. During the summer, Bucknell hosts business and professional conferences and sports camps. You can choose from a much more extensive selection of majors, minors, and courses than other liberal arts colleges and universities at Bucknell.You can major in English and go to medical school, major in Spanish and become a CEO, major in anthropology and become a marketing executive, or significant in engineering and become a manager. About 25 percent of our students go one step further and double up on majors. Moreover, if you're still deciding, you can apply undeclared — you have until your sophomore year to choose the most appropriate path for you. That is the beauty of our liberal arts mission and personalized education — you will have the freedom to pursue your interests while staying on target with your plans. Immerse yourself in a vibrant campus filled with students and faculty's energy who make the most of every moment. An atmosphere of ideas, events, and exciting opportunities ensures a rich and satisfying college experience. From our art museum's performance spaces, from our sculpture studio to the costume shop, Bucknell brims with artistic expression in every medium. We are a place where you will flex your creative muscle. There are endless ways for you to show your talents. Hit a high note with the Bucknell Opera Company. Promote art appreciation through the Gallery Engagement Team. Get campus's creative juices flowing by working on the Fire and Ice Literary Magazine. Moreover, in the Arts Residential College, you can live and learn with other first-year students who are just as artsy. World-class musicians, dancers, and actors. Internationally recognized speakers. She acclaimed poets and writers. Four film series are exploring such genres as classics, experimental, international, and environmental. You can find an ever-changing choice of events every night of the week. Bucknell University offers individuals a challenging and rewarding educational experience. With access to a large university's resources, yet in an intimate, highly personalized residential-learning environment, students graduate from Bucknell equipped for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Based on all available alumni data, the visualizations below demonstrate the many paths of Bucknell graduates from all academic areas of study to various career industries. These visualizations demonstrate that while graduates from specific majors tend to choose particular careers, Bucknell students' solid education allows them to pursue any career regardless of their major. Bucknell has one of the most extensive varsity programs in the country, with 27 teams competing in the Division I Patriot League. However, many more of our students compete in recreational sports through an extensive intramural program. It consists of more than 40 men's, women's, and co-recreational teams — from basketball and golf to tennis and volleyball. Many students enjoy the friendly competition provided by the 20 student-initiated and student-run club sports. The Office of Recreation Services is dedicated to enriching the total person by recreating the individual's physical, cognitive, and social life while enhancing their educational experience. We strive to educate the Bucknell community to establish and lead healthier lifestyles by increasing the quality of life throughout adulthood with daily physical activity. Bucknell competes in NCAA Division I sports (football competes in Division 1 - Football Championship Subdivision). With varsity intercollegiate athletic competition for 27 men's and women's teams, our athletics program is annually one of the most diverse and comprehensive in the nation among the Division I Schools. Bucknell is a passionate community working to transform the lives of our students. Our faculty and staff come from every background imaginable. Bucknell is a place to be you and a community where you can help create the best version of Bucknell. Our community is much more than the work we do. At Bucknell, you can volunteer with our Office of Civic Engagement, check out free rental equipment to kayak the Susquehanna, or become a mentor or club advisor. Bucknell offers a robust benefits package designed to attract and retain our talented faculty and staff. We have health care plan choices, a retirement program, tuition options, vacation leave, paid parental leave, and a wellness program. Over 150 clubs and organizations at Bucknell give students a chance to become involved and make friends with others who share their interests. Many student organizations exist on campus — from music and theatre groups to service clubs to academic societies, providing many leadership opportunities for students. Moreover, if you do not find what you are looking for, you can form your group. All student organizations must be recognized by the Bucknell Student Government, which allows them to apply for funding and to use University facilities. Bucknell Student Government is a body of elected undergraduate students representing the general student body in University affairs. View full university