Navigating Bucknell University: A Comprehensive Campus Guide
Bucknell University, nestled in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, offers a rich academic and extracurricular experience. Understanding the campus layout is crucial for prospective students, current students, and visitors alike. This guide provides a detailed overview of key locations and resources within Bucknell's campus.
Arrival and Parking
For those arriving by car, visitor parking is conveniently located off Pascucci Drive, Moore Avenue, and Seventh Street. Accessible parking spaces are available in all of these locations. It is recommended that visitors consult the Parking Information page for details regarding visitor parking permits and regulations. These permits are offered free of charge and are valid for a period of up to three days. However, visitor parking permits are typically not required for short-term weekend admissions visits or special events where alternative parking arrangements are in place.
Admissions and the Heart of Campus
Visitors specifically for Admissions purposes should enter the campus via Moore Avenue and then turn right onto Dent Drive. From there, you'll find yourself at Bucknell's Malesardi Quad, the central hub of campus life. The Quad offers stunning views of the Susquehanna River Valley and the Appalachian Mountains. It's a space where students create lasting memories. The Quad is central to important traditions, such as the candlelighting ceremony for first-year students and the graduation ceremony for seniors.
Academic Resources
Bertrand Library is a vital resource for students. It provides access to computers, books, maps, journals, films, databases, special collections, and digital equipment. The library is a hub of activity, open day and night to support students' academic pursuits.
Academic West, Bucknell's newest academic building, provides 70,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, faculty offices, and gathering spaces. It is designed to facilitate collaboration between students and professors. The building is the campus center for biology, chemistry and cell biology/biochemistry classes and labs.
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Student Life and Gathering Spaces
Near the campus entrance, a grassy hill overlooks the athletics and recreation facilities and the Elaine Langone Center. The Elaine Langone Center houses campus dining venues and student gathering spaces. A popular spot on the ground floor is a place to eat, study, collaborate, hang out, and meet with faculty.
Vedder Hall is one of several residence halls on campus where first-year students live. In later years, students have on-campus options including suite- and apartment-style living, themed Affinity Houses and Greek life housing.
Residential Neighborhood
Several residence halls serve as a campus "neighborhood" primarily for Bucknell sophomores.
Religious and Cultural Centers
Rooke Chapel serves as the center for Protestant and Catholic campus worship services, weddings, campus ceremonies, and the annual Christmas Candlelight Service. The University Chaplain's office and a meditation chapel are located within Rooke Chapel.
Bucknell's Weis Center for the Performing Arts is a 1,200-seat performance hall known for its exceptional acoustics and striking architecture. The center's annual schedule includes 30 professional performances spanning various genres.
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Athletic Facilities
The campus boasts a range of athletic facilities. Christy Mathewson-Memorial Stadium, named in honor of Baseball Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson (a Bucknell alumnus) and in memory of Bucknell's veterans, is home to the Bison football team, which competes in the Patriot League. The West Fields athletic complex includes Holmes Stadium, a natural-pitch soccer venue, and Graham Stadium, a synthetic-turf venue for field hockey and women’s lacrosse.
Campus Traditions and Landmarks
The candlelighting ceremony, a tradition where first-year students gather on the Malesardi Quad, symbolizes the welcoming of new students into the Bucknell community. Similarly, the graduation ceremony, where seniors pass over the Bucknell seal, marks the culmination of their academic journey.
A wooded area on campus provides a beautiful spot in every season. The Susquehanna River flows by the east end of Lewisburg and beside campus.
Off-Campus Resources
The campus bookstore is located in the heart of downtown Lewisburg, where students can buy books, Bucknell gear, and coffee. The historic art deco Campus Theatre in downtown Lewisburg shows first-run features, documentary series and classic films.
Coffee Shop
Our on-campus coffee shop features an assortment of coffee drinks, teas and smoothies, along with a yogurt bar, snacks and a casual atmosphere for studying, meeting up with friends or chatting with a professor.
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