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Academic Calendar

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The college is carefully reviewing the fall semester calendar to account for the safety and well-being of the Bard community. While we anticipate starting the fall semester on time in accordance with our current calendar (see dates below for first year, new transfer and returning students), the date marking the end of the fall semester in December is subject to change, based on public health considerations and guidance from the government. We will announce any new adjustments to the fall schedule as soon as possible.

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Academic Year 2021–2022

Academic Year 2020–2021

Fall Semester

Tuesday, August 4, 2020 – Friday, August 7, 2020
Arrival Days, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for All First-Year Students
Monday, August 10, 2020 – Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Language and Thinking Program
Thursday, August 20, 2020 – Sunday, August 30, 2020
Arrival Days, Check-in, and Financial Clearance for Transfer Students
Thursday, August 20, 2020 – Sunday, August 30, 2020
Arrival Days for All Returning Students
Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
Friday, August 21, 2020
Baccalaureate 2–4 pm
Saturday, August 22, 2020
Commencement 2:30–5 pm
Tuesday, August 25, 2020 – Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Academic Orientation for Transfer Students
Thursday, August 27, 2020 – Friday, August 28, 2020
Matriculation Days
 
Thursday, August 27, 2020
Online registration reopens at 11:00 a.m.
First-year students register for the First-Year Seminar. All students can add to their fall registration.
 
Monday, August 31, 2020
First Day of Classes
Wednesday, September 2, 2020
First Faculty Meeting of the Semester Online Event, 5:40–7 pm
Zoom details will be sent to faculty from the Dean’s Office.
Wednesday, September 9, 2020
Drop/Add Period Ends - 5 p.m.
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Late Drop Period Ends - Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline
Friday, October 23, 2020
Midterm Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Friday, October 23, 2020
Moderation Papers Due
Friday, October 23, 2020 – Sunday, October 25, 2020
Virtual Family & Alumni/ae Weekend Online Event
For parents, Family and Alumni/ae Weekend is one of the most exciting events on the academic calendar. It happens in mid-October, after students have settled in for the semester. The Family and Alumni/ae Weekend schedule is packed full of activities, showcasing just about every program on Bard’s 1,000-acre campus.

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Thursday, November 26, 2020 – Friday, November 27, 2020
Thanksgiving Recess (classes end at 5 p.m. on Wednesday)
Friday, December 4, 2020
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Monday, December 7, 2020
Senior Projects Due
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Advising Day
Thursday, December 10, 2020
Registration for Spring Classes Opens
Monday, December 14, 2020 – Friday, December 18, 2020
Completion Days—Regular Classes and Final Exams
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
Final Faculty Meeting of the Semester Online Event, 5:40–7 pm
Zoom details will be sent to faculty from the Dean’s Office.
Friday, December 18, 2020
Last Day of fall Classes
Monday, January 4, 2021
Early arrival for student workers, seniors, Citizen Science workers. 9 am – 3 pm
Must be approved by Senior Project Adviser or Supervisor to return
Tuesday, January 5, 2021
Final Fall Grades and Criteria Sheets Due to the office of the Registrar

Intersession

Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Citizen Science Program Arrival Day for students who are NOT required to quarantine 9 am – 3 pm
Arrival for students taking Citizen Science who are not required to quarantine by New York State Guidelines [https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory]
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Citizen Science Program Arrival Day for students who are required to quarantine 9 am – 3 pm
Arrival for students taking Citizen Science who are REQUIRED to quarantine by New York State Guidelines [https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory]
Thursday, January 14, 2021 – Friday, January 29, 2021
Citizen Science Program
Friday, January 15, 2021
Arrival for returning international and exchange students who are REQUIRED to quarantine  by New York State guidelines [https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory] 9 am – 3 pm
Friday, January 22, 2021
Arrival for returning students (sophomores, juniors, seniors) and new Transfer students who are REQUIRED to quarantine  by New York State guidelines [https://coronavirus.health.ny.gov/covid-19-travel-advisory]  9 am – 3 pm

Spring Semester

Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Arrival day for new Transfer Students who do not need to quarantine 9 am – 3 pm
Wednesday, January 27, 2021 – Friday, January 29, 2021
Academic Orientation, Advising, and Registration for Spring Transfers
Friday, January 29, 2021
Last day of Citizen Science
Friday, January 29, 2021
Arrival Day for returning sophomores, juniors, and seniors who do not need to quarantine 9 am – 3 pm
Monday, February 1, 2021
First Day of spring Classes
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
First Faculty Meeting of the Semester Campus Center, Multipurpose Room, 5:40–7 pm
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Drop/Add Period Ends at 5 p.m.
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
Late Drop Period Ends - Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline
Friday, March 19, 2021
Moderation Papers Due
Saturday, March 20, 2021 – Sunday, March 28, 2021
Spring Recess
Monday, March 29, 2021
Midterm Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Monday, May 3, 2021 – Tuesday, May 4, 2021
Advising Days
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Wednesday, May 5, 2021
Senior Projects Due (5:00 p.m.)
Thursday, May 13, 2021
Registration for Fall Classes Opens at 8 a.m.
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 – Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Completion Days—Regular Classes and Final Exams: All students and faculty remain on campus
Monday, May 24, 2021
Provisional Senior Grades Due in the Office of the Registrar
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Last Day of spring Classes
Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Final Faculty Meeting of the Semester  Campus Center, Multipurpose Room, 5:40–7 pm
Thursday, May 27, 2021
Baccalaureate and Senior Dinner
Saturday, May 29, 2021
Commencement