Admissions & Aid

Apply to University of Bridgeport

We are test-optional and there is no fee to apply. Select your applicant path below to start your application, submit your materials, or log in to track your status.

Friction-Free Admissions

A clear, direct path to your degree

$0
Application fee
Free for undergraduate, transfer, and graduate applicants
100%
Test-optional
SAT and ACT scores not required for admission
Rolling
Admission decisions
Applications reviewed continuously throughout the year
99%
Receive financial aid
Automatic institutional merit scholarship evaluation
Application Pathways

Choose your applicant type to begin

Each applicant type has a tailored application route and dedicated admissions team ready to review your materials.

Application Process

Three steps from start to decision

1

Submit your free application

Complete either the UB application or the Common Application. There is never an application fee for undergraduate or graduate study.

2

Send transcripts and records

Submit official transcripts from your high school or previous colleges. Standardized test scores (SAT/ACT) are optional for undergraduate applicants.

3

Track your status online

Log in to your personalized Applicant Status Portal to confirm document receipt, track review progress, and view your admission decision.

Application deadlines and required materials

Admissions operates on a rolling basis for most programs. Submit your application early for priority scholarship review.

Fall Semester Deadlines

Priority deadline is January 1 for maximum scholarship consideration. Regular rolling admissions continue through August 1.

View undergraduate dates →

Spring Semester Deadlines

Priority consideration deadline is October 1. Regular rolling admissions continue through December 15 for January entry.

View graduate dates →

Online Term Start Dates

UB Online offers six convenient 8-week module intakes each year across Fall, Spring, and Summer semesters.

Explore online admissions →

Financial Aid School Code

Submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) using UB school code 001416 to unlock federal, state, and institutional aid.

Financial aid guide →

Specialized Health Programs

Physician Assistant (CASPA), Nursing, and Dental Hygiene carry specific clinical application deadlines and prerequisite requirements.

School of Health Professions →

Document Submission Office

Transcripts and official credentials may be uploaded through the applicant portal or mailed directly to the Office of Admissions.

Contact admissions team →

Have questions before you apply?

Our admissions counselors are ready to help with transcript reviews, program questions, and financial aid planning.