Incoming Freshmen

Who can apply

Graduates of or seniors in accredited secondary schools or those who have a secondary school equivalency (GED). See what BU expects when evaluating applications. Incoming Freshmen

How to apply

Complete and submit an official application with $35 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 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.

When to apply
Beginning in September, application reviews are made as they are received and on their own merit. Applicants generally receive a decision within four to six weeks. Some majors fill quickly, so early application (September through November) is encouraged. To be considered for nursing, your application must be complete by Nov. 15 of your senior year.

Office of Admissions

104 Student Services Center
Bloomsburg University
Bloomsburg, PA 17815
(570) 389-4316 | Email us
Fax: (570) 389-4741

Freshman Resources

• ACCUPLACER Freshmen Placement Testing
• Freshman Choices
• Request Application or Information
• Summer Freshman Information
• Tuition and Fees

• HS Counselor Recommendation Form
This is an optional form. If you wish
to use, print it, fill it out and give
to your counselor to report your
application activity.

Special Categories

Summer Freshman Offer
An admission offer for one of BU's Summer Freshman Programs gives entering freshman a unique opportunity to experience BU before returning in the fall or spring.

Students admitted into one of BU's summer programs must participate in the summer enrichment experience prior to their first semester. Visit Summer Freshman Programs for more information.

ACT 101/Educational Opportunity Program
Non-traditional criteria are applied in estimating potential of an applicant when it appears environmental background may have adversely affected grades, standardized test scores. ACT 101/EOP applicants may be required 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 their first semester. This requirement can only be altered by the ACT 101/EOP director.