Connecting Liberal Arts Education to the Workplace
The Bard Career Development Office empowers students to explore fields of interest through self-reflection, community connection, and experiential learning. This process helps students identify career paths that align with their skills, interests, and values. Our guidance spans the entire student journey, from enrollment through post-graduation. Schedule an Appointment Now
Wednesday, December 10, 2025 – Sunday, January 4, 2026 Online Event
Liberal Arts Undergraduate Network for Careers & Hiring Opportunities for Seniors looking for post-grad roles or 1-year post-grad fellowships, and summer internships for Juniors. Opportunities are offered in Business, Communications, Science Research, Public & Community Health, Education, and Law and Legal Support The deadline for students to apply to be considered for the LAUNCH interviews is January 4th.
This is exclusive to undergraduate-level students attending Bard College, Brown University, Cornell University, Swarthmore College, Trinity College, Union College, and Yale University.
Create an account with your school email address and “recruitlaunch” as the password.
After you sign up, you will receive an email to confirm your account and change your password
IMPORTANT DATES Application Deadline: Sunday, January 4th, 2026, at 11:59 pm Virtual Interview Days: Thursday, January 15th, and/or Friday, January 16th, 2026 (*for selected students). NOTE: Invited students will need to sign up for interview times on January 10, and Alternate students will sign up on January 12th.
Tips: BOOKMARK! Quickly access the Launch Portal by adding it as a bookmarked tab. Students should apply to all positions that are of interest to them. Students should convert their application documents to PDFs prior to applying. Visit the Launch website for more information and login instructions.
The CDO offers personalized, one-on-one advising for Bard students and alumni/ae. Together, we work towards identifying your skills, interests, and goals to build out a career strategy aligned with your path.
CDO Events + Workshops
We host 50+ events each year to support students in exploring potential career paths, developing professional skills, and providing opportunities to engage with alumni/ae and employers.
Connect with 1,500+ Bard Alumni/ae through the Bard Career Network, powered by PeopleGrove. Explore career paths, find mentorship, and receive real advice from Bardians working in your field of interest.
This site serves as our primary online job board. It's also a one-stop shop for our digital resources, upcoming events, and scheduling appointments. Students can access their Handshake account by logging in with their @bard.edu email address.
BardWorks is a curated professional development conference connecting students with alumni/ae and industry professionals through workshops, panels, and networking events, fostering career readiness and confidence for life after Bard.
CDO is a resource for general graduate school information. Students are also encouraged to work with faculty and academic advisers for program-specific graduate school advising.
The CDO offers personalized, one-on-one advising for Bard students and alumni/ae. Together, we work towards identifying your skills, interests, and goals to build out a career strategy aligned with your path.
CDO Events + WorkshopsWe host 50+ events each year to support students in exploring potential career paths, developing professional skills, and providing opportunities to engage with alumni/ae and employers.
Connect with 1,500+ Bard Alumni/ae through the Bard Career Network, powered by PeopleGrove. Explore career paths, find mentorship, and receive real advice from Bardians working in your field of interest.
This site serves as our primary online job board. It's also a one-stop shop for our digital resources, upcoming events, and scheduling appointments. Students can access their Handshake account by logging in with their @bard.edu email address.
BardWorks is a curated professional development conference connecting students with alumni/ae and industry professionals through workshops, panels, and networking events, fostering career readiness and confidence for life after Bard.
CDO is a resource for general graduate school information. Students are also encouraged to work with faculty and academic advisers for program-specific graduate school advising.
