For Families
As you research what Bard has to offer, we understand there will be times when it is preferable to speak directly with us. Please do not hesitate to call the Office of Admission directly—we are always delighted to make time for you!
Office of Admission, Josh Tyler: 845 758-7472.
The Value of Liberal Education
Bard College president Leon Botstein and CNN's Fareed Zakaria consider the question: what is the value of a liberal arts education today? These two astute commentators on education and its role in society engage in a discussion moderated by Sam Tanenhaus, former editor of the New York Times Book Review.
Structure of the Curriculum
The pillars of the Bard education are the structure of the first year, including First-Year Seminar; the program- and concentration-based approach to study; Moderation; the concept of distribution by modes of thought; and the Senior Project.