Admission

Admission

We are currently accepting applications for Fall 2013.

January 15, 2013 - Early admission deadline
March 15, 2013 -
Regular admission deadline
May 15, 2013 - Final admission deadline

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Academic Calendar 2012–2013

  • August 24–26, 2012 Math and Science Refresher
  • August 27–31, 2012 Orientation and Workshops
  • September 3, 2012 Fall Semester Classes Begin
  • October 8–9, 2012 Fall Break
  • November 19–23, 2012 Fall Reading Week
  • December 17–20, 2012 Exams
  • January 14–25, 2013 January term
  • February 4, 2013 Spring Semester Classes Begin
  • March 25–29, 2013 Spring Reading Week
  • May 20–24, 2013 Exams and Master’s Presentations
  • May 25, 2013 Commencement

Prerequisites

Prerequisites
Applicants must have successfully completed (earning a B- or better) courses in math and science prior to matriculation. Students lacking any of the prerequisite courses are encouraged to apply for admission. 

Dual Degrees

Dual Degrees
Student can earn an MS in Environmental Policy from BardCEP as well as another degree from one of our cooperating institutions. Students pursuing a dual degree must apply to and be accepted by both programs.

Peace Corps

Peace Corps
Applicants should first apply to Bard CEP, and once accepted, apply to the Peace Corps' MI or Fellowship programs.

3+2 Programs

3+2 Programs
Qualified Bard students apply during the their junior year to begin at CEP in their fourth year. Non-Bard undergraduates apply in their sophomore year for study in their junior year. Following the "Junior Year at Bard" 3+2s return to their home institution to complete their undergraduate degree before returning for a second year at Bard to complete the M.S. degree.