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How do I get access to the Bard portal?

All students receive access to their Bard Portal via email after submitting their Common Application to Bard College. NOTE for Immediate Decision Plan (IDP) Applicants: November 1 is the deadline for financial aid forms for all IDP applicants (U.S. and Non-U.S. citizens) to receive early notification of the financial aid estimate.

How do I contact Bard College's Office of admission?

For more information about our test optional policy, please reach out to the Office of Admission at admission@bard.edu or 845-758-7472. There is NO application fee to apply to Bard College! What are the application options?

Does Bard charge a fee for completing electronic checks?

Electronic Checks (ACH): Bard does not assess a fee when you complete an electronic check (ACH), however you should verify with your bank if you will incur a fee for this transaction.

What is the Bard entrance exam?

The Bard Entrance Examination is an online essay exam open only to high school juniors and seniors. The exam must be finished and submitted by November 1. Completion of the exam is equivalent to an application for admission.

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What is the most important place at Bard?

The classroom is the most important place at Bard. You are welcome to use your phones before school, during lunch, after school, and in emergencies. Lockers: Lockers will be assigned during the first week of school. Choice: Students chose Bard and Bard chose the students.

Is Bard Baltimore a public college?

For Parents. Bard Baltimore is part of a national network of public, tuition-free early colleges led by Bard College. To keep you and your son or daughter informed and engaged with this work, we would like to be able to send you communications from time to time such as newsletters, special event invitations, or calls for volunteers.

LOGIN WITH BARD ACCOUNT

Please sign in with your Bard Email Account to access Financial Aid and Student Account information.

LOGIN WITH USERID AND PIN

Sign in here with your ID# and PIN# if you DO NOT have a Bard Email Account to view your Financial Aid and Student Account Information.

Bard Information Portal (BIP)

Login here to register for classes and to view your academic information.

How will you apply?

Click on how you will be entering Bard by choosing one of the links below. There is more information, including deadlines. Or scroll down for an overview of application methods.

Apply by November 1

Early application options: Apply using the Common Application, except for the Bard Entrance Exam, which is an online essay application. Decisions will be posted by the end of December, and earlier for IDP candidates, on your Bard applicant portal.

Apply by January 1

Regular decision option: Apply using the Common Application. Decisions will be posted to your Bard applicant portal by the end of March. Candidates who are placed on the wait list are invited to submit supplemental information.

Required Financial Aid Forms for Bard College

Financial aid and scholarships based on need are available. Both the FAFSA and CSS PROFILE forms are required by Bard for domestic students and are found online. For international students, the Bard International Student Application for Financial Aid is required and is to be completed and uploaded to their Bard portal with their application.

Interview Options and Requirements

Only students applying in the current admission cycle are eligible for an interview.

Yellow Ribbon Program

Through the Yellow Ribbon Program, colleges and universities enter into a voluntary agreement with the Veterans Administration to cover the cost of tuition and fees in excess of the amounts payable under the Post-9/11 Veterans Educational Assistance Act of 2008.

The Bridge Program

High school juniors and seniors who have met or are currently fulfilling their high school requirements and would like the opportunity to participate in a higher-level educational experience are invited to participate in up to two 100- or 200-level classes at Bard to broaden their educational development.

How Do I Enroll?

In order to officially enroll in the College, you will need to reply to your offer of admission through your Bard Portal. See the instructional video below: How to Access Your Bard Portal. Submit your deposit by May 1 (which is the deadline for entering first-year students).

Enrollment Deposit Due Dates

First-Year Applicants Early Action II/Immediate Decision, Early Action, Bard Entrance Exam, and Regular Decision: May 1 Early Decision, Early Decision II/Immediate Decision: Within a month after receipt of decision and/or financial aid package Transfer Applicants Spring Semester: December 10 Fall Semester: May 1

Save the Date!

Admitted Students Day will be in-person on Saturday, April 9, 2022. Admission will host a series of virtual events throughout April. More information to be posted at a later date. Please note that students can invite two guests to Admitted Students Day.

Moderation

Moderation is undertaken in the second semester of the sophomore year. Through this process students make the transition from the Lower College to the Upper College and establish their major in a program.

Virtual Event Recordings

Below are the recordings of virtual events: Bard's president in conversation with faculty; faculty readings; students, parents, and alumni/ae series!