Fall Transfer Students
Orientation
Arrival Day for Fall Transfer Students:
August 23, 2024
Transfer Student Language and Thinking Program: August 26–28, 2024
Welcome, Transfer Students
The contents of these webpages are intended to help you familiarize yourself with Bard prior to your arrival on campus. If you have any remaining questions, please don't hesitate to contact Associate Dean of Students Sharif Rosen or Associate Dean of Studies Ruth Zisman by email at [email protected]/[email protected] or by phone at 845-758-7454.
Transfer students have ample time to complete their Moderation. (Watch the video on the right for more on the Moderation process.) You will work closely with your faculty adviser to create a program of study that makes sense for you.
Meet the Associate Deans of Transfer Students
Our names are Sharif Rosen and Ruth Zisman. Sharif is the associate dean of students and, with the other deans in the Dean of Student Affairs (DOSA) Office, supports students through the wide range of questions and needs that surface during their undergraduate experience. Ruth is the associate dean of studies and, with the other deans in the Dean of Studies Office, supports students in their academic programs of study and assists them in finding and meeting academic and intellectual challenges. For transfer students like you, we will help smooth your transition to Bard and connect you to the breadth of campus resources that are available to you, while also helping you to get situated academically, reviewing your transcript and transfer credits, discussing course registration, majors, moderation, and more.
On behalf of the Dean of Student Affairs and Dean of Studies Offices, we would like to welcome you to Bard! From your arrival on campus until your graduation, it will be an honor to work with you to attain your goals during these formative years at Bard. One of the best features of Bard is the community of impassioned individuals of which you will be a part. We look forward to welcoming your presence and contributions into the fold of our vibrant campus community.
Questions? Contact Sharif at [email protected] or by phone at 845-758-7454. Contact Ruth at [email protected] or 845-752-4512.
Your House Librarian
Stevenson Library has partnered with the Bard Houses Faculty in Residence Program to provide a liaison librarian for each of the four houses. House librarians will be available to first-year and transfer students who have questions about research, citing sources, and using library resources and services. They will hold office hours for drop-in questions—often with cookies—and partner with House faculty on other programs throughout the year.