Applying to BGIA

The BGIA is designed for students in their third or fourth year of college-level study and recent college graduates. In exceptional cases, second-year students are accepted into the program. Students may enroll for one semester or summer at a time but can reapply to extend for a second term.

• Students interested in applying should begin the process by filling out a Statement of Interest Form.

Application Deadline

The Global and International Affairs Program works on the basis of rolling admissions. Primary consideration is given to students who apply before February 1 for the Summer Program, April 1 for the fall semester, and November 1 for the spring semester. The preferred deadline for Bard students applying to the Spring 2010 program is September 30, 2009.

Application Forms

To apply fill out the application below and return it to:

Bard College Program on Globalization and International Affairs
36 West 44th Street, Suite 1011
New York, NY 10036

For All Other Students

BGIA Application, Non-Bard Students
Download the PDF File

For Bard and Simon's Rock Students

BGIA Application
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Tuition and Fees

Financial Aid/ Global Studies Awards

BGIA offers generous Global Studies Awards, competitive awards based on merit and need, to students seeking financial aid. These awards cover a portion of the program tuition. Students must apply for a Global Studies Award when they submit their application to the program. Undergraduate students are encouraged to check with their host college to see if the financial aid they are receiving will transfer to cover the cost of BGIA.

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