"Please accept my congratulations on your acceptance to Bard College," writes Bard president Leon Botstein. "I want to welcome you into a college community that cherishes the life of the mind but also seeks to link the spirit of inquiry to public service and engagement with life in society."
Virtual Events for Admitted Students
Bard's Virtual Admitted Students Day
Please go here and scroll down to view the day's schedule!
All admitted students will be automatically registered for the virtual event. As we get closer to April, students will be sent an email with the link and login information to access Bard's Virtual Admitted Students Day. Students can share their login credentials with anyone interested in participating in Admitted Students Day.
Welcome Class of 2025!
Language and Thinking Program
The Language and Thinking Program is an intensive introduction to the liberal arts and sciences attended by all incoming Bard students for three weeks in August of their first year.
Virtual Event Recordings
Below are the recordings of virtual events: Bard's president in conversation with faculty; faculty readings; students, parents, and alumni/ae series!
Discover More
Explore the offices below or visit our Campus Life pages to learn about the system of academic and extracurricular support at Bard.