Welcome, Class of 2025!
The First Year at Bard College is a time of discovery and community building. You are becoming a Bardian, from the moment you join us on campus for Language and Thinking in August until you complete First-Year Seminar in May. The Office of the First-Year Experience is here to introduce you to Bard and guide you through a year of academic exploration and extracurricular engagement.Join the Conversation on Instagram!
Information for Your First Year
COVID-19 FAQ
Visit the COVID-19 Response page for comprehensive information about arrival on campus and the fall semester.
Language and Thinking 2021
August 2021 Date to Be Announced
Your first year at Bard begins with the Language and Thinking Program—a three-week intensive introduction to the liberal arts and sciences with a focus on writing. It is attended by all incoming students and is required for matriculation into the College. Watch this video to discover how first-year students typically spend their first three weeks on campus.