Online Admissions

University of Bridgeport has been offering online degree programs since 1997. As the first university to offer an online master’s program in the state of Connecticut, we are proud of our rich history and tradition in online learning. With a commitment to student success, we offer programs designed for today’s busy student including undergraduate, graduate and doctoral degree programs in a number of disciplines. Many of our programs have received recognition from U.S. News and World Report.

• Experienced: Learn from industry professionals and leading scholars at UB
• Flexible: Earn your degree from anywhere, on your schedule
• Interactive: Interaction and feedback from your instructors
• Supportive: Personalized, one-one-one advising

Application deadlines

For most programs, a completed application and all supporting materials must be received by:

• August 1 for programs beginning in the fall
• December 15 for programs beginning in the spring

Deadline exceptions:

Teacher certification and internship programs:

• June 15 for the fall semester
• November 15 for the spring semester

Counseling MS and Educational Leadership Ed.D.:

• May 1 for priority consideration, August 1 (final deadline) for the fall semester
• October 1 for priority consideration, December 15 (final deadline) for the spring semester

Early applications are strongly encouraged as program space is limited.

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Undergraduate/first-year

First-year applicants should submit the following:

• Application for Admission through our online application portal or through the Common Application
• An official copy of all high school transcripts
• Test optional*
• Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Dental Hygiene applicants: letters, preferably at least one from a math or science teacher, are highly encouraged, but not required.
  • All other applicants: letters are encouraged, but not required.
• Personal Statement (Highly encouraged, but not required.)
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate)

* SAT or ACT scores are optional except for a few specialized programs. Ask your counselor for more information.

Complete your application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before January 1 of your senior year to receive priority consideration for financial aid.

Transfer applicants

Transfer applicants should submit the following:

• Application for Admission. The University accepts both paper and electronic applications, as well as the Common Application.
• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
• Proof of high school graduation (official high school transcript or copy of high school diploma).
  • Not required for RN to BSN and BSN to MSN online applicants.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• Personal Statement
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).

Complete your application and the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) before January 1 to receive priority consideration for financial aid.

Graduate applicants

Graduate applicants should submit the following:

• Application for Admission.
• Official college transcript(s) from all previous institutions of higher education attended.
• Two letters of recommendation
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• Personal Statement
  • Not required for all programs; see program-specific requirements for details.
• The application fee will be waived for all students (graduate and undergraduate).