Bard Urban Studies in New Orleans Program

leaf iconJune 1 – July 31, 2012

The New Orleans Initiative offers a unique and highly-selective 8-week program in New Orleans. The program's 20 students will investigate notions of urbanism, ecology, and social policy, both in seminar style-classes and in demanding internships. Students will be expected to take two courses and intern up to 40 hours per week.

Admission

The Urban Studies program application process works on the basis of rolling admissions. Primary consideration will be given to students who apply before February 24th.

To apply online:

  • Go to: https://bard.slideroom.com/
  • Log in or create and confirm your Slideroom account.
  • Click the "Start a New Submission" button
  • In the Categories list, select "Bard Urban Studies in New Orleans"
  • Then choose the application for Bard or Non-Bard students
  • Steps 1-3. Complete all Personal and Educational form fields
  • Step 4. For Internships, review our list of opportunities on this page and indicate your choices in the available fields.
    http://www.bard.edu/usno/internships.shtml
  • Step 5. You are required to request three recommendations in order to apply. One from your Academic Adviser, one from an Academic Reference, and one from a Professional Reference.You must submit their Name, Title, Email, Organization, Phone, and Relationship. Under relationship please indicate Adviser, Academic, or Professional. An email will be sent requesting that they log in and submit their recommendation to Slideroom.
  • Step 6. Please upload a PDF of your resume
  • Step 7. Pay the fee of $10 and submit your application.

To apply by mail:

All application information should be sent to:

Bard Urban Studies in New Orleans Program
1433 Euterpe Street
New Orleans, LA 70130

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Costs

Tuition: $7,056
Room and Board: $1,600
Total: $8,656

Bard Urban Studies offers generous Urban 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 an Urban 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 the program.


For more information, contact: Bard New Orleans Initiative, neworleans@bard.edu, 504-940-4214

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In the News...

  • Applications for the Urban Studies in New Orleans Program will be accepted through March 15

    Applications for the Bard Urban Studies in New Orleans Program will be reviewed and responded to on a rolling basis. Please don't hesitate to contact our office at 504-940-4214 with any questions about the program or the application process. And please note that the application can be completed online as well as in hard copy.

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