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Bucknell UniversityMove-In Guide

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania

🏫 Private UniversityEst. 1846🔗 www.bucknell.edu

Bucknell's Lewisburg campus puts every first-year on a floor with other first-years in halls like Vedder, Swartz, Smith and McDonnell, with Orientation Assistants meeting you at the car on move-in day.

Enrollment

3,928

Total Students

Freshman Class

1,037

Approx.

Move-In Dates

Aug 19, 2026

Fall 2026

Acceptance Rate

32%

Most recent cycle

Move-In

Fall 2026 Move-In Details

Orientation Assistants meet you outside your residence hall to help unload the car and carry belongings inside. Room assignments appear in the myHOME portal in mid-July, and detailed move-in instructions are emailed in early August.

Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.

Move-in day logistics

Arrival window
8am-noon
Check-in location
Your assigned residence hall.

Move-in day tips

  • Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
  • Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
  • Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
  • Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.

Housing & Dorms

  • Vedder Hall

    · Coed

  • Swartz Hall

    · Coed

  • Smith Hall

    · Coed

  • McDonnell Hall

    · Coed

Housing Links

Each available link goes directly to Bucknell University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.

Orientation

New Student Orientation

Orientation is recommended for all new students.

August 19 - August 23, 2026

Orientation tips

  • Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
  • Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
  • Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.

Costs

Room & Board

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Not available

Figures shown are estimates for room and board only, and can vary by hall and meal plan. Check with Bucknell University's financial aid office for a cost breakdown specific to your situation.

Nearby Essentials

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