There are two steps to this process:
1. Register for an IDP date before November 1. (Registration opens in mid-September)
2. Submit the Common App indicating IDP by November 1
2022 IDP dates and registration information below.
Note that there are in-person and virtual IDP dates available. However, the virtual IDP dates are reserved for students who are unable to visit campus in-person. For those with the ability to travel to campus for an in-person IDP date, please select from one of the four in-person date options upon registering.
2022 IDP Dates and Registration
All IDP sessions are now full. See more ways to apply here!
In-Person Dates:
Friday, November 4th, starting at 9 AM ET
Registration for November 4 is now full.
Saturday, November 5th starting at 9 AM ET
Registration for November 5 is now full.
Friday, November 11th starting at 9 AM ET
Registration for November 11 is now full.
Saturday, November 12th starting at 9 AM ET
Registration for November 12 is now full.
Virtual Dates:
Friday, November 18th starting at 12:00 PM ET
Registration for November 18 is now full.
Saturday, November 19th starting at 10:00 AM ET
Registration for November 19 is now full.
Please note, for the virtual IDP sessions, parents/guardians are invited to attend a welcome and Q&A with the Director of Admission, Mackie Siebens '12, and President of the College, Leon Botstein. Registration is required.
Friday, November 18th starting at 12:00 PM ET
Saturday, November 19th starting at 10:00 AM ET
Important COVID Information
We expect all visitors to campus to be fully vaccinated and to bring a mask with them in the event that they are asked to wear a mask during their visit. You do not need to wear your mask to enter the admission building when you arrive. Visitors who are not fully vaccinated must receive a negative COVID test result before arriving on campus. In advance of your visit to Bard College, we ask that you kindly monitor your current health. In the event you are not feeling well, we ask that you remain at home and reschedule your visit for another time. If you have been diagnosed with COVID-19 or have been in close contact with a person with a confirmed or suspected case of COVID-19 in the past 5-10 days, please also remain home.