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. Schedule an Appointment Now
9:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
BardWorks Activate Summit
Friday, October 2, 2026 9:00 am – 4:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 North Campus Center, Multipurpose Room
BardWorks Activate is a student-centered summit designed to help students turn their interests, ideas, and curiosities into meaningful experiences at Bard. Through student-led panels, alumni/ae conversations, networking opportunities, and hands-on activities, students will discover how to get involved on campus, build skills and experiences, and make the most of the programs, funding, and pathways to mentorship already available to them.
The summit will spotlight existing Bard initiatives, including opportunities through the Center for Civic Engagement such as the Community Action Awards, Trustee Leader Scholars, ELAS, and more.
We will feature students who have taken advantage of these programs to develop projects, pursue internships, grow their networks, and explore their interests. Their stories will offer a firsthand look at how students can take an idea, find the right resources, and turn it into an experience that contributes to their personal, academic, and professional growth.
Our goal is to help students see what is possible at Bard, understand the resources available to them, and feel empowered to get started
11:30 am – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4 Bertelsmann Campus Center
Bard Graduate Program Fair
Wednesday, October 7, 2026 11:30 am – 1:30 pm EDT/GMT-4 Bertelsmann Campus Center
Curious about graduate school and what comes next? Join us to explore Bard’s graduate programs, learn about application timelines and requirements, and get practical guidance from Bard admissions representatives and the Career Development Office.
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
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.
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.
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 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.
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.