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Application Deadlines for 2025–2026

Program Application Type Deadline (2025–26)
Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability
Domestic and Non-F1 Applicants:
  • MBA in Sustainability
  • MS in Environmental Policy
  • MS in Climate Science and Policy
  • MEd in Environmental Education
Priority

Rolling Admissions to

Final Round
November 15

March 15

May 1
Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability
International Applicants:
  • MS in Environmental Policy
  • MS in Climate Science and Policy
  • MEd in Environmental Education
Priority

Rolling Admissions to
November 15

March 15
Levy Institute Graduate Programs in Economic Theory and Policy 
  • MA in Economic Theory and Politics
  • MS in Economic Theory and Politics
Early Decision

Regular Decision
January 15

April 15
Global Studies Early Decision

Regular Decision

Rolling for self-financing
December 15

February 1

May 31
Master of Arts in Teaching, New York Rolling Admissions to April 30
Bard College Conservatory of Music
Graduate Vocal Arts Program  
Graduate Conducting Programs
Collaborative Piano Fellowship   
Graduate Program in Chinese Music and Culture
Advanced Performance Studies
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
Application Deadline
December 1
December 1
December 1
January 1
January 1
The Orchestra Now Application Deadline January 2
Center for Curatorial Studies  Application Deadline February 1
Milton Avery Graduate School for the Arts (MFA) Application Deadline January 7
Bard Graduate Center MA - Priority

MA - Regular

PhD - Regular
December 15

March 1

December 15
Human Rights and the Arts Application Deadline February 13
Longy School of Music of Bard College Spring 2026 Admission
Early Action
Regular Action
Online Programs
November 1
December 1
January 5
July 1

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