Welcome Admitted Students!
We have many opportunities for admitted students to connect with Bard students, student services, and resources. Whether you would like to take a campus tour or can't come to campus and would like to attend our virtual events, there's something for you!
Event Recordings
Welcome and Q&A for Enrolling Students and Their Families
Watch Bard's director of transfer admission/associate director of admission, dean of students, chair of the Bard Family Leadership Council, and director of the Bard Houses and professor of biology for our Welcome and Q&A Session for enrolling students and their families! During the session the panelists will share reflections on Bard's unique academic traditions, student life, values of civic engagement, and also explain how they offer support to students throughout their Bard careers. We'll be joined by a current Bard parent who can offer his own reflections on opportunities offered to students at Bard as well as the many ways that families can get involved at the College.
Q&A with Bard President, Leon Botstein, and Dean of the College, Deirdre d'Albertis
President of Bard College, Leon Botstein, Dean of the College, Deirdre d'Albertis and Senior Associate Director of Admission, Kate Hardy '07, and. Interim Director of Admission, George Hamel host a Q&A session. The President and Dean discuss the unique features of a Bard Education and the College's vast international network of programs.
Admitted Students Day Q&A with President Leon Botstein
Watch President Leon Botstein answer questions from audience memebers at the 2024 Admitted Students Day event.
Financial Aid Panel
Watch Bard's Student Financial Services staff discuss details and next steps moving forward in the financial aid process.
Transfer Student Panel
Watch the Director of Transfer Admission, the Dean of Transfer Students, the Associate Dean of Studies and current transfer students discuss the transfer experience at Bard.
Begin in Berlin Panel
Watch an information session hosted by staff from Bard Abroad and Admission to learn more about Begin in Berlin, an exciting opportunity for first year students to begin their first year of study in Berlin at Bard's sister institution in Germany.
Division of the Arts Panel
Faculty from the Division of the Arts to speak to their expertise, discuss the processes of advising, and answer questions.
The Bard Network & Study Abroad
Watch a Bard Admission Counselor, staff from the Study Abroad Office, and current Bard students discuss our exceptional international partnerships, study abroad, and exchange opportunities. Discover a multitude of international experiences and opportunities, while we answer questions about Study Abroad and the Bard Network!
Division of Social Studies Panel
Watch faculty from the Division of Social Studies discuss the programs within this division. Each faculty member speaks to their expertise, discusses the processes of advising, and answers questions.
What are the Bard Houses?
Through a diverse array of engaging events, Bardians are invited to partake in campus fun while forging lasting bonds with their peers. Spearheaded by faculty members residing on campus, the Bard Houses Program assigns each student to one of its unique "houses" upon arrival at campus. These houses are conceptual and not determined by where students physically reside on campus. Learn more about the program and the exciting activities it has in store!
Health Services, Wellness, and Counseling
Watch this session to learn more about counseling and wellness support on campus. Hear from members of our Health and Counseling Center staff and Bard Peer Health.
Division of Languages & Literature Panel
Watch faculty and students from the Division of Languages & Literature to learn more about the programs within this division, including Literature, Foreign Languages and Foreign Cultures and Written Arts.
Helpful Videos
Disability Services at Bard
Hear about disability services at Bard and how to navigate the processes of requests from the Director of Disability Access Services Erin Braselmann.
How to Reply to Your Offer of Admission
Get step-by-step directions on how to reply to your offer of admission!
Faculty Connection
Admitted students interested in connecting with a professor should email [email protected] expressing either the specific professor(s) they would like to meet with or the division(s) they are interested in. Please include the date(s) you are planning on visiting. We will respond within 3 business days with a confirmation of your request and details about your visit.
Please make your request at least five business days before you plan to arrive on campus.