Bard College

Bard College requires at least 128 credits to graduate with a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Bard College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Bard College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Bard College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 71% of students who start college at Bard College graduate within six years.

Bard College offers an orientation program before the start of fall classes to prepare new students for college life.

Academic Options	Yes	No
Accelerated Degree Program		X
Transfer Credits Accepted	√
AP Credit Accepted	√
IB Credits Accepted	√
Summer Classes Available		X
New Student Orientation	√

Reminder: Bard College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Do I Have To Take At Bard College?

Bard College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement

Students do not have to take a computer class.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	true
Science	true
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Bard College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bard College

When choosing a major, Bard College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bard College.

Student Designed Majors

Bard College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative.

Senior Projects

Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major.

Double Majoring at Bard College

Bard College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may mean taking more courses, but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to grad school.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bard College

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Does Bard College Have Services For Students With Disabilities?

✅ Bard College does offer services for students with disabilities.

Prospective students can contact the college's Office of Accessibility Services to learn more about any support and accomodations offered. These conversations are usually kept confidential and will not be shared with the admissions office if you do not wish to share.

Does Bard College Have An Online Program?

❌ Bard College does not have distance learning options or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Bard College Give Credit for AP Classes?

✅ Bard College offers some credit for Advanced Placement (AP) classes taken in high school. Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bard College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Bard College does not offer an honors program or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Bard College Require Internships?

❌ Students at Bard College are not required to complete an internship as a graduation requirement.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Bard College does not require internships for students of any major, internships can help students gain hands-on work experience for their resume, and explore career paths that interest them without committing to one path.

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Additional Information About Bard College

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Bard College Library

The main library on campus is the Stevenson Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Bard College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Bard College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

•3-2 dual degree program in business administration

•3-2 dual degree program in social work

•Teaching

ROTC

Does Bard College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every university. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bard College does not have any ROTC programs.

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