Class of 2023
Bard College’s Class of 2023 was selected from a large and competitive applicant pool, indicating their extraordinary promise. They are a high-achieving group, with wide-ranging interests and varied backgrounds. Our first-year students come to Annandale from 36 states and 30 countries, bringing with them their passion, creativity, and intellectual engagement.
Who Is the Class of 2023?
Our Students
Matt Sprague
Bard senior Matt Sprague is studying food systems and inequality through the power of a sandwich.
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When Catherine Baum started looking at colleges, Bard was on her radar: her older brother, Ben, was already a Bard student. -
Sara Xing Eisenberg grew up in Manhattan and attended the Bard High School Early College. -
Biology major Abiba Salahou talks about the importance of speaking up and getting involved on campus.
Academic Snapshot: Time and Credits at Bard
The academic year is divided into two 15-week semesters.
Most classes are 4 semester hours of academic credit.
128 credits are required for the bachelor's degree.
The average semester course load is 16 credits.
Bard by the Numbers
About Campus: Rachel Explores Ward Manor
Rachel is a Bard College student in the Psychology Program. She visits one of the landmarks of Bard's campus: Ward Manor, often called simply "Manor." The porch behind Manor is a prime spot to study, enjoy a meal from the Manor Cafe, or connect with friends. The porch boasts a view of the iconic Stargon sculpture (affectionately called "The Bunny Ears"), the Bard Farm, and the Catskill Mountains in the background.
Why I Chose Bard
Why choose Bard College? The unique and rigorous curriculum, stunning campus, and close relationships with faculty are a few of the reasons our students decided to make Bard their home. Hear them talk about what drew them to the college in the beginning and the scholarly, creative community they've found on campus since.