Bard CDO

Career Development Office

Career Development Office

Connecting Liberal Arts Education to the Workplace

The Bard Career Development Office empowers students to explore fields of interest through self-reflection, community connection, and experiential learning. This process helps students identify career paths that align with their skills, interests, and values. Our guidance spans the entire student journey, from enrollment through post-graduation.
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Upcoming Events

  • 2/12
    Thursday
    1:00 pm – 2:00 pm EST/GMT-5
    Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library
  • 2/17
    Tuesday
    6:00 pm – 7:00 pm EST/GMT-5
    Online Event
  • 2/19
    Thursday
    2:00 pm – 3:00 pm EST/GMT-5
    Charles P. Stevenson Jr. Library

Explore the CDO

  • One-on-One Advising
    One-on-One Advising
    The CDO offers personalized, one-on-one advising for Bard students and alumni/ae. Together, we work towards identifying your skills, interests, and goals to build out a career strategy aligned with your path.
  • CDO Events + Workshops
    CDO Events + Workshops
    We host 50+ events each year to support students in exploring potential career paths, developing professional skills, and providing opportunities to engage with alumni/ae and employers.
  • The Bard Career Network
    The Bard Career Network
    Connect with 1,500+ Bard Alumni/ae through the Bard Career Network, powered by PeopleGrove. Explore career paths, find mentorship, and receive real advice from Bardians working in your field of interest.
  • Handshake
    Handshake
    This site serves as our primary online job board. It's also a one-stop shop for our digital resources, upcoming events, and scheduling appointments. Students can access their Handshake account by logging in with their @bard.edu email address.
  • BardWorks
    BardWorks
    BardWorks is a curated professional development conference connecting students with alumni/ae and industry professionals through workshops, panels, and networking events, fostering career readiness and confidence for life after Bard.
  • Graduate School Planning
    Graduate School Planning
    CDO is a resource for general graduate school information. Students are also encouraged to work with faculty and academic advisers for program-specific graduate school advising.

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Contact Us

  • Location: Bertelsmann Campus Center, Room 201
    Office Hours: Monday–Friday, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm
    Phone: 845-758-7539 Email: [email protected]