Academic Year 2014–2015
Fall Semester
Saturday, August 9, 2014
First-Year Students Arrive: Check-in and Financial Clearance, First-Year Student Orientation
9 am – 1 pm
Monday, August 11, 2014 – Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Language and Thinking Program
Wednesday, August 27, 2014 – Friday, August 29, 2014
Academic Orientation for Transfer Students
Wednesday, August 27, 2014
Transfer Students Arrive: Check-in and Financial Clearance for Transfer Students
Reem-Kayden Center, 10 am – 2 pm
Thursday, August 28, 2014 – Friday, August 29, 2014
Matriculation Days: Advising and Registration for New First-Year and Transfer Students
Saturday, August 30, 2014
Arrival Day for all Returning Students: Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
10–4 am
Monday, September 1, 2014
First Day of Classes
Wednesday, September 3, 2014
First Faculty Meeting of the Semester
4:45 pm
This meeting will be followed by the President's Open House and Reception
Wednesday, September 17, 2014
Drop/Add Period Ends, Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline
Monday, October 13, 2014 – Tuesday, October 14, 2014
Fall Break
Friday, October 24, 2014
Mid-Term Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Friday, October 24, 2014
Moderation Papers Due
Friday, October 24, 2014 – Sunday, October 26, 2014
Family Weekend
Visit Bard and beautiful Annandale for a variety of events, including What's New at Bard, the Ask the President forum, sample classes, performances by the American Symphony Orchestra, campus tours, and panel discussions. Click here for registration and the full schedule.
Friday, November 21, 2014
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Thursday, November 27, 2014 – Sunday, November 30, 2014
Thanksgiving Recess: Recess Begins at 5:00 p.m. on November 26
Monday, December 1, 2014
Senior Projects Due
5 pm
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
Advising Day
Thursday, December 11, 2014
Registration for Spring Classes Opens
Monday, December 15, 2014 – Friday, December 19, 2014
Completion Days
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Final Faculty Meeting of the Semester
4:45 pm
This meeting will be followed by the President's Open House and Reception.
Friday, December 19, 2014
Last Day of Classes
Saturday, December 20, 2014 – Friday, January 23, 2015
Winter Intersession
Friday, January 2, 2015
Final Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Sunday, January 4, 2015
First-Year Students Return for Citizen Science Program
Sunday, January 4, 2015 – Thursday, January 22, 2015
Citizen Science Program
Intersession
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
New Spring First-Year and Transfer Students Arrive: Check-in and Financial Clearance for New First-Year and Transfer Students
10 am – 12 pm
Thursday, January 22, 2015 – Friday, January 23, 2015
Academic Orientation, Advising and Registration for New First-Year and Transfer Students
Spring Semester
Saturday, January 24, 2015
Arrival Day for all Returning Students: Check-in and Financial Clearance for All Returning Students
10–4 am
Monday, January 26, 2015
First Day of Classes
Thursday, January 29, 2015
First Faculty Meeting of the Semester
Bertelsmann Campus Center, Multipurpose Room, 5 pm
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Drop/Add Period Ends, Pass/Fail Grading Option Deadline
Friday, March 13, 2015
Moderation Papers Due
Saturday, March 14, 2015 – Sunday, March 22, 2015
Spring Recess
Monday, March 23, 2015
Mid-Term Grades and Criteria Sheets Due
Monday, April 27, 2015 – Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Advising Days
Tuesday, April 28, 2015
Last Day to Withdraw from a Class
Wednesday, April 29, 2015
Senior Projects Due
5 pm
Thursday, May 7, 2015
Registration for Fall Classes Opens
Wednesday, May 13, 2015 – Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Completion Days
Monday, May 18, 2015
Provisional Senior Grades Due in the Office of the Registrar
Tuesday, May 19, 2015
Last Day of Classes
Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Final Faculty Meeting of the Semester
4:45 pm
Thursday, May 21, 2015
Baccalaureate and Senior Dinner
Saturday, May 23, 2015
Commencement
Monday, June 1, 2015
Final Grades and Criteria Sheets Due in the Office of the Registrar