Download an application

An official Bluffton University application for admission is offered here to expedite the admissions process. Please carefully follow the instructions below.

Once you have downloaded the application and guidance counselor recommendation, follow the instructions on the application. Try not to leave any item blank; simply insert 'N/A' if a particular item does not apply. When completed, send the form and all required materials to the Office of Admissions or return it to your high school guidance counselor so he or she can attach the necessary supporting documents.

Additional material required
Download, print and give the guidance counselor recommendation to your guidance counselor and have it sent to:

Bluffton University
Office of Admissions
1 University Drive
Bluffton, Ohio 45817-2104
 

Additional required supporting materials are listed on the application.

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The application and recommendations forms are in Adobe Acrobat(R) format. If you do not have the Acrobat Reader(R), you can download Adobe Acrobat Reader(R) at no charge.

Download the application

Download the guidance counselor recommendation form only

Download the transfer student recommendation form only

If you experience difficulty downloading any of the required forms, please verify that you have the most recent version of Adobe Acrobat Reader. If you continue to have problems, please contact us at 1-800-488-3257, option 1, or e-mail admissions@bluffton.edu.