Study Abroad in Spring 2021 Semester

Students who have been approved to study abroad may continue to plan their Spring 2021 semester abroad. Bard College Berlin and Central European University are holding in-person classes and will continue to host students from Bard College and other North American colleges and universities. The Bard Globalization and International Affairs program is virtual for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Due to visa restrictions we are unable to host students in St. Petersburg, Russia and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at this time.

Students who have been approved to study abroad may continue to plan their Spring 2021 semester abroad. Bard College Berlin and Central European University are holding in-person classes and will continue to host students from Bard College and other North American colleges and universities. The Bard Globalization and International Affairs program is virtual for Fall 2020 and Spring 2021. Due to visa restrictions we are unable to host students in St. Petersburg, Russia and Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan at this time.

Due to COVID-19, students are required to know and abide by all local and national travel restrictions in place at the host country and program site. In recognition of the U.S. Department of State and CDC travel advisories, the Bard Abroad office expects that students will confirm that the following conditions for their program are met:

1. Commercial flights are available from U.S. airports to the host country, airports and borders in the host country are open to students from the United States (or the home country of the student).
2. The host institution is open and holding in-person classes.
3. The host institution or program has implemented mitigation measures and can provide quarantine assistance, as needed.
4. The host institution or program is prepared to provide remote learning options, if required.
5. Students are provided a clear refund policy indicating dates and conditions for refunds of tuition, housing, and other program fees.
6. The United States (or the student’s home country) Embassy and Consulates in the host country are open.
7. The host country Consulates are processing visa applications and any required study permits for the spring 2021 semester for students from the U.S. (or the home country of the student).

Study Abroad in Fall 2021 Semester

Students who have been approved to study abroad may continue to plan their Fall 2021 semester abroad. Bard College Berlin and Central European University will continue to host students from Bard College and other North American colleges and universities. The Bard Globalization and International Affairs program will be in person for Fall 2021.

The Bard-Smolny program for Fall 2021 is suspended due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. Our program with the American University of Central Asia in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan will resume when AUCA reopens for in-person learning.

Due to COVID-19, students are required to know and abide by all local and national travel restrictions in place at the host country and program site. In recognition of the elevated U.S. Department of State and CDC travel advisories, the Bard Abroad office expects that students will confirm that the following conditions for their program are met:

1. Commercial flights are available from U.S. airports to the host country, airports and borders in the host country are open to students from the United States (or the home country of the student).
2. The host institution is open to American students and holding in-person classes when possible.
3. The host institution or program has implemented mitigation measures and can provide quarantine assistance, as needed.
4. The host institution or program is prepared to provide remote learning options, if required.
5. Students are provided a clear refund policy indicating dates and conditions for refunds of tuition, housing, and other program fees.
6. The United States (or the student’s home country) Embassy and Consulates in the host country are open.
7. The host country Consulates are processing visa applications and any required study permits for the fall 2021 semester for students from the U.S. (or the home country of the student).