Nonmatriculated Students and Auditors

A nonmatriculated student is enrolled in a course or courses for credit, but is not a degree candidate. There are three categories of nonmatriculated student:

1. Current high school students. Students currently enrolled in a local high school may take up to two Bard courses per semester, in addition to their high school work. Their participation is subject to the availability of space and requires written permission from their high school, their parent or guardian, and the instructor. Students pay a registration fee of $175 and a tuition fee of $195 per course. The refund schedule is as follows. Prior to the first week of classes, 100 percent of fees is refundable. During the first week of classes, there is a 100 percent refund on tuition, but no refund of the registration fee; during the second week of classes, the tuition refund is 50 percent, with no refund of the registration fee. No refunds are given after the second week of classes.
   Application for enrollment is through the Admission Office, which maintains a record of grades and credits earned and provides transcripts as required.
2. Recent high school graduates residing in the Hudson Valley region. Students who graduated from high school the previous semester and currently reside in the Hudson Valley region may take up to two courses for credit per semester. Students must meet Bard admission requirements and comply with admission procedures, including transcripts, essays, interview, and the application form. A tuition fee of $1,176 per credit is charged for each course taken; some students may be eligible for the Hudson Valley Scholarship Program (see Bard College Assistance Programs, under Financial Aid). Application for enrollment is through the Admission Office; there is no application fee.
3. Other nonmatriculated students. Other students over the age of 24 who wish to take courses for credit may register for up to four courses per semester. Application for enrollment is through the Returning to College Program.