Undergraduate Admissions
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Many Options

BU welcomes many varied students, including

Transfers
Act 101/EOP
ACE Program
International
Adults
Non-degree
Senior Citizens
Certificate programs
Summer College

Traditional Fall Freshmen

Requirements for adults enrolling as degree students are the same as traditional fall freshmen.

Who can apply:

Graduates of or seniors in accredited secondary schools or those who have a secondary school equivalency (GED). This application also applies to those who wish to enroll part-time and work toward a degree (check the part-time selection in the application itself.)

Learn more about what Bloomsburg expects when evaluating applications

Julianne Funk, a junior anthropology major and art history minor from Southampton and graduate of William Tenent High School, recently presented 'Jacques Louis David and the Art of Propaganda' to the 11th annual Student Symposium in the History of Art. Her research investigated paintings from just before and during the French Revolution and their impact on the political events of the period. She chose Bloomsburg because it was 'close enough to home but far enough away for me to be on my own,' and says that while she plans to attend graduate school for a career in museum work, she enjoyed the opportunity to supplement her studies with her interest in art history./

Julianne Funk, a junior anthropology major and art history minor from Southampton and graduate of William Tenent High School, recently presented "Jacques Louis David and the Art of Propaganda" to the 11th annual Student Symposium in the History of Art. Her research investigated paintings from just before and during the French Revolution and their impact on the political events of the period. She chose Bloomsburg because it was "close enough to home but far enough away for me to be on my own," and says that while she plans to attend graduate school for a career in museum work, she enjoyed the opportunity to supplement her studies with her interest in art history.

How to apply:

Complete and submit an official application with $30 non-refundable fee to the Office of Admissions

Request transcripts of secondary school grades be sent by the school to the university.

Take and arrange to have SAT or ACT test scores sent directly from the testing service.

Acceptance is determined by the director of admissions after evaluation of high school work, achievement, SAT or ACT test scores, personal characteristics and enrollment capacity. Decisions are made without regard to race, age, color, creed, national origin, gender or disabilities.

The process

Beginning in September, application reviews are made as they are received and on their own merit. Applicants generally receive a decision within a few weeks. Some majors fill quickly, so early application is encouraged.

Special Categories

Early Admissions - Outstanding high school students may apply prior to completion of high school. In addition to strong achievement and high aptitude, applicants for early admission must have the unqualified endorsement of the high school to receive consideration.

ACT 101/Educational Opportunity Program (EOP) - Any individual with a high school diploma or certificate of equivalency is eligible to apply for admission to the program. Non-traditional criteria are applied in estimating potential of an applicant when it appears that the environmental background may have adversely affected grades and/or standardized test scores. The Director of Admissions may require an applicant for the ACT 101/EOP to file supplementary information as needed for proper consideration. Students admitted through the ACT 101/EOP are expected to participate in a summer enrichment experience prior to the first semester of their attendance, where special assistance in tutoring and counseling is given to address specific academic, financial and/or social problems. This requirement can only be altered by the Director of ACT 101/EOP.

Readmission of Former Students - Students who have been admitted and attended Bloomsburg University but fail to enroll or withdraw for any academic semester must apply for readmission. Students who have been academically dismissed must wait at least one year and then prove academic success elsewhere to be considered, and will have two grading periods to show minimum academic progress or good academic standing.