Bard Abroad

Bard Abroad students take an architectural tour of Berlin as part of BCB's cultural program.

Bard College has long been known as an innovator and risk taker in the field of higher education. We believe that international education should be built upon meaningful partnerships based on the principles of mutuality and equality. Our groundbreaking study abroad programs, located in regions undergoing rapid political and economic transformation continue this tradition.

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Study Abroad in Spring 2021 Semester

We recognize that study abroad plans have been suspended by COVID 19 and resulting travel restrictions. The following policy has been developed to assist students in decision-making and understanding how and when travel for study may become possible. In the meantime, all Bard students are encouraged to seek out and participate in virtual meetings and activities with peers from the Open Society University Network (OSUN), Bard Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA) program, and Bard’s additional international partners.

All currently approved study abroad petitions are subject to review based on prevailing travel restrictions and health alerts for the program location. The following conditions will guide the review of previously approved and newly submitted petitions:

CDC travel health advisory should be a level 1 or 2 for the host country
Department of State Travel Advisory should be at level 1 or 2* for the host country
Commercial flights are available from US airports to the host country, airports and borders in the host country are open to travelers from the United States (or the home country of the student)
The host institution is open and holding in-person classes and the host country has resumed most transportation and business operations, including schools
The host institution or program has provided information on updated health and safety plans for visiting students, including mitigation measures and availability of quarantine assistance (if needed), and program-specific policies related to individual personal travel for the duration of the program.
The host institution or program has a plan for a switch to remote learning if required and a clear refund policy indicating dates and conditions for refunds of tuition, housing, and other program fees
The United States (or the student’s home country) Embassy and Consulates in the host country are open for usual and customary business
The host country Consulates are processing visa applications and any required study permits for short term, non-essential study for the spring 2021 semester for students from the U.S. (or the home country of the student)

Students may continue to petition to study away at BGIA as a virtual program, and in New York City when the program resumes in-person instruction.

*Students may petition to study in a country with a State Department advisory of Level 3 when the risk factors are localized in a region of the country significantly distant from the program location, or the host institution has enhanced security protocols in place. If approved, an additional waiver will be required.

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Bard Abroad & Social Distancing

In line with social distancing protocols, our office and programs went remote over the past couple of weeks. While the locations of our students may have changed, our commitment to international education has not. To continue international experiences while practicing social distance, the Bard Abroad team has compiled some of our favorite books, movies, and shows as well as virtual city & museum tours and performances from around the world. These virtual experiences have been gathered onto two Google Maps, one internationally focused and another US focused.

Throughout the semester we will continue updating the maps with new finds as well as suggestions from you all! And remember, we may be "alone" but we are alone together.

Bard in the World

Bard College offers numerous opportunities to engage with students and faculty from all over the world, both on the main campus in Annandale and through exchanges with our global partners.

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Upcoming Events

9/25
Friday

Photo credit: Vera Yung (Bard College Berlin '20)
Studying Abroad with Gilman as a First-Gen Student

Friday, September 25, 2020
Online Event 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Are you thinking about applying for study abroad?
Are you nervous because you are a first-gen student?
Are you unsure how to fund your study abroad program?
And do you receive a Pell Grant? If so, you are eligible to apply for the Benjamin A. Gilman Scholarship, which awards up to $5,000 to fund your experience!

Join Bard senior and Gilman Scholarship recipient Tatiana Alfaro to hear about her experience studying abroad at Bard College Berlin as a first-gen student and how Gilman helped get her there. Study Abroad Adviser Trish Fleming will also be on hand to answer questions about the Gilman application; next deadline: October 6, 2020!

To join via Zoom:
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12:00 pm – 1:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Online Event
9/29
Tuesday

Photo credit: Vera Yung (Bard College Berlin '20)
Bard Abroad Info Session

Tuesday, September 29, 2020
Online Event 1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT/GMT-4
Join Bard Abroad staff to learn more about study abroad opportunities across the Bard Network. We'll talk about summer, semester, and academic year programs at our partner institutions in Russia, Germany, Austria, and Kyrgyzstan.

To join via Zoom:
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Meeting ID: 981 7143 4414
Passcode: 255211

Note: This event is for Bard College students.

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 Online Event

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Study Abroad in Spring 2021 Semester

Study Abroad in Spring 2021 Semester

Join the Conversation

Bard Abroad stands together with the Bard Center for Civic Engagement in asserting that Black Lives Matter

Bard Abroad & Social Distancing

Bard in the World

Upcoming Events

Studying Abroad with Gilman as a First-Gen Student

Bard Abroad Info Session

Connect with Bard Abroad.