Family Weekend
Every fall, parents and families visit campus to get a firsthand look at the people, programs, and places that have become home to their students.
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Parents & Families
of Current or Prospective Students
Bucknell simply buzzes with opportunity for your child (who is now an adult, believe it or not) to grow, learn, perform, inquire, and pursue pathways to the future. In the midst of all the activity, students find a friendly environment that is rich with resources to support their personal development and success.
Students graduate from Bucknell equipped for a lifetime of personal and professional success. Explore Bucknell outcomes.
Ways to Get Involved
- Family Events
- Bucknell Parents Association
- Parents Association Board of Directors
- First-year Family Welcome Call Program
- Career Development Center programs for students that provide advice, connections, externships, internships and jobs
Question
What is the Parents Fund?
The Parents Fund is supported by thousands of current parents and parents of alumni (PALs), and helps Bucknell educate and develop tomorrow’s leaders. All Parents Fund dollars are used to support student life and learning activities, create innovative curricula, and so much more.
Commencement for the Class of 2019 will be held on Sunday, May 19.
Explore
Check out the class page for your student.