Admission
Overview
The Bard Center for Environmental Policy seeks motivated candidates from a variety of academic and professional backgrounds. Our selection committee considers academic performance and GRE scores, but also takes a close look at our applicants’ statement of purpose, general writing skills, relevant work experience, and faculty and employer evaluations (3 letters of recommendation). Applicants are expected to have demonstrated leadership potential, a commitment to environmental issues, and an aptitude for graduate study. Bard CEP offers competitive merit fellowships, project assistantships, and campus employment opportunities to qualified candidates.
January 15, 2012 - Early admission deadline
March 15, 2012 - Regular admission deadline
May 15, 2012 - Final admission deadline
Admission Requirements, MS Degrees
The Bard CEP graduate program is designed to prepare students for leadership positions in the environmental policy arena with in-depth knowledge and skills in both qualitative and quantitative disciplines. Applicants to all degree programs must have successfully completed (earning a C+ or better) the college courses below. We offer conditional admission for applicants who are missing one or more of the courses below.
college algebra (or the equivalant)
chemistry
physical science (biology, physics, chemistry, geology, etc.)
statistics
calculus (climate science and policy applicants only)
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, there are no specific requirements concerning the applicant's prior field of study. Work experience, internships and volunteering in the environmental field are recommended, but not required, for all degree programs. Students who lack any of the prerequisite coursework are encouraged to apply for admission, and if accepted will work with the admission staff to identify the right courses to fill these gaps before entering the program.
college algebra (or the equivalant)
chemistry
physical science (biology, physics, chemistry, geology, etc.)
statistics
calculus (climate science and policy applicants only)
Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the program, there are no specific requirements concerning the applicant's prior field of study. Work experience, internships and volunteering in the environmental field are recommended, but not required, for all degree programs. Students who lack any of the prerequisite coursework are encouraged to apply for admission, and if accepted will work with the admission staff to identify the right courses to fill these gaps before entering the program.
Admission Requirements, Dual Degrees
Master of Science and Juris Doctorate with Pace Law School
Decisions are made independently by each graduate program. Students must apply separately to both programs. For more information about Pace Law School programs, call or email the Pace Law School Office of Admission at (914) 422-4210 or admissions@law.pace.edu or visit them online www.pace.edu/school-of-law.
Master's International Program
Applicants should first apply to Bard CEP, and once accepted, may apply to the Peace Corps as an MI applicant. Acceptance into each program is determined individually, and does not affect the applicant's standing in the other program. MI applicants should follow the admission guidelines for the M.S. degree of their choice. For more information about applying to the Peace Corps as a Master's International candidate, please visit www.peacecorps.gov/masters.
Master of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching
Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Decisions are made independently by each graduate program. Entry into this joint degree program requires permission from both program directors. For more information about the Bard MAT Program, call or email the Office of Admission at (845) 758-7151 or mat@bard.edu or visit them online www.bard.edu/mat.
Bard 3+2 program
Qualified Bard undergraduates may apply during the fall of their junior year to begin graduate studies at CEP during their fourth year of study at Bard College. Three years of undergraduate study at Bard (in residency) is required to be eligible to apply to the 3+2 option. Interested students must contact their undergraduate advisor and the CEP Admissions Office in order to insure eligibility. The 3+2 program is open to a range of undergraduate majors.
The 3+2 Program for Undergradautes
This is a unique option for qualified undergraduates. Applicants apply in their sophomore year to begin study at Bard in their junior year. Students then return to their home institution, and complete their B.A. or B.S. degree, and then return for a fifth year at Bard to complete the M.S. degree. Applicants must consult with their home institution to determine transfer credits for Bard graduate classes, both for counting towards graduation and towards a major or minor. Applicants should apply normally to the M.S. degree of their choice.
Decisions are made independently by each graduate program. Students must apply separately to both programs. For more information about Pace Law School programs, call or email the Pace Law School Office of Admission at (914) 422-4210 or admissions@law.pace.edu or visit them online www.pace.edu/school-of-law.
Master's International Program
Applicants should first apply to Bard CEP, and once accepted, may apply to the Peace Corps as an MI applicant. Acceptance into each program is determined individually, and does not affect the applicant's standing in the other program. MI applicants should follow the admission guidelines for the M.S. degree of their choice. For more information about applying to the Peace Corps as a Master's International candidate, please visit www.peacecorps.gov/masters.
Master of Science and Master of Arts in Teaching
Applicants must apply to, and be accepted by, both the Bard Center for Environmental Policy and the Bard Master of Arts in Teaching Program. Decisions are made independently by each graduate program. Entry into this joint degree program requires permission from both program directors. For more information about the Bard MAT Program, call or email the Office of Admission at (845) 758-7151 or mat@bard.edu or visit them online www.bard.edu/mat.
Bard 3+2 program
Qualified Bard undergraduates may apply during the fall of their junior year to begin graduate studies at CEP during their fourth year of study at Bard College. Three years of undergraduate study at Bard (in residency) is required to be eligible to apply to the 3+2 option. Interested students must contact their undergraduate advisor and the CEP Admissions Office in order to insure eligibility. The 3+2 program is open to a range of undergraduate majors.
The 3+2 Program for Undergradautes
This is a unique option for qualified undergraduates. Applicants apply in their sophomore year to begin study at Bard in their junior year. Students then return to their home institution, and complete their B.A. or B.S. degree, and then return for a fifth year at Bard to complete the M.S. degree. Applicants must consult with their home institution to determine transfer credits for Bard graduate classes, both for counting towards graduation and towards a major or minor. Applicants should apply normally to the M.S. degree of their choice.
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Visit Campus
Prospective students and applicants often enjoy visiting Bard CEP and sitting in on a class or meeting with faculty that are avaiable. Please contact Molly Williams, Admissions Coordinator (mwilliam@bard.edu or 845-758-7071) to schedule a visit to Bard today! See our visiting page for details.
Prospective students and applicants often enjoy visiting Bard CEP and sitting in on a class or meeting with faculty that are avaiable. Please contact Molly Williams, Admissions Coordinator (mwilliam@bard.edu or 845-758-7071) to schedule a visit to Bard today! See our visiting page for details.
Information Sessions
All info sessions are online, last approximate thirty minutes, and include a presenation and Q&A session. Click here for the schedule and to register.
All info sessions are online, last approximate thirty minutes, and include a presenation and Q&A session. Click here for the schedule and to register.
