A private college in the public interest.
Bard College seeks to inspire curiosity, a love of learning, idealism, and a commitment to the link between higher education and civic participation.
Academics at Bard
Academics at Bard focus on giving students a strong scholarly foundation with our core curriculum, then encouraging them to explore individual academic interests.
In the classroom, the level of academic discourse is high, and students are in close contact with scholars who are active in their disciplines alongside teaching. The College provides a beautiful setting in which students pursue their academic interests and craft a rich cultural and social life.
Bard by the Numbers
Photo by Jonatha Asiedu ’24
Civic Engagement
Civic engagement is at the core of Bard College’s institutional mission, reflecting the fundamental belief that higher education institutions can and should operate in the public interest. Bard uses its resources to develop partnerships that address local, national, and global problems, reach underserved populations, and tackle critical issues of education and public policy.
What’s New at Bard
Election Day on Bard’s Campus Featured in Inside Higher Ed
“Many faculty members see a fundamental link between higher education and democracy, that it’s a fundamental pillar of liberal education in the United States,” said Jonathan Becker.
A Poll to Call Our Own: The Bard Voting Story, New Short Film Premieres on November 4 at Bard College
“Our film reveals the powers which have worked, often quietly, to stand between youth voters and the polls.” —Director/Producer Seamus Heady ’22
Carnegie Corporation Awards Bard Early College $1.5 Million Grant to Expand Access to Early College in NYC
This philanthropic grant will support Bard Early College’s ambitious expansion of access to early college education as it ramps up enrollment at two new campuses in the Bronx and Brooklyn.
Watch: Annie, a premed biology major at Bard, explores the Reem-Kayden Center for Science and Computation.
Campus Life
Inside and outside the classroom, the focus of student life at Bard College is on campus. From its historic Hudson Valley setting to its state-of-the-art science and arts facilities, the College offers an idyllic environment where students can enjoy a rich social life interwoven with their cultural and intellectual pursuits.
Photo by Chris Kayden
Arts at Bard
Bard College offers the best of both worlds: a traditional liberal arts college with exceptional programs in the fine and performing arts. In small classes taught by notable faculty, students work closely with top professionals in their fields. All students, whatever their major, are encouraged to take advantage of the College’s high-level arts programming and to cultivate their artistic abilities.
Upcoming Events
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11/06Wednesday
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11/07ThursdayThey, the People: Decolonization and Popular Politics 5:00 pm – 6:30 pm EST/GMT-5
Olin Humanities, Room 102
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11/07Thursday
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11/07ThursdayDoes Liberalism Have a Future? And Does It Look Like Its Past? 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm CET/GMT+1
Zentrum Liberale Moderne (Reinhardtstraße 15, 10117 Berlin)
Explore Bard
Undergraduate Programs
Undergraduate students can earn a bachelor of arts degree in one of approximately 35 programs.
Graduate Programs
Bard’s Graduate Programs offer specialized study in human rights, environmental policy, and more.
Bard Early Colleges
Bard has been a national leader in early college education since 1979.
International Programs
Bard offers its students a wide range of opportunities to engage in international dialogue.
Bard Network
Bard envisions the liberal arts institution as the hub of a network that spans the globe.
Open Society University Network
The Open Society University Network works to integrate higher-ed teaching and research worldwide.