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Admission to the Program

The MAT Program at Bard College is defined by forms of active inquiry and mutual respect that support learning and professional growth. Creating a collaborative educational community begins with the selection of a talented, energetic cohort of students during the admission process.
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Admission 2027 - 2028

The Bard MA in Teaching is accepting applications for our 2027 - 2028 cohort. APPLY NOW and/or email [email protected] with questions.

 

Information Sessions and College Visits

If you can't make one of these sessions, no worries! Email [email protected] to schedule a one-on-one session with our Director of Admission and Student Affairs. 

All events held on Eastern Time

INFORMATION SESSIONS
Online Information Session, October 5, 12:00 PM (RSVP HERE)
Online Information Session, October 6, 6:00 PM (RSVP HERE)
Online Information Session, October 15, 6:00 PM (RSVP HERE)
Online Joint Information Session with Sarah Lawrence College, October 27, 12:45 PM (RSVP HERE)

GRAD FAIRS/ TABLING/ COLLEGE VISITS
Graduate Fair at Bard College, October 7, 11:30 - 1:30 pm (RSVP HERE)
SUNY Albany, October 8, 11am - 2pm
Siena University, October 21, 12:30 - 2pm
Bard Family and Alum Weekend Tabling, October 23, 4-6pm
SUNY New Paltz, November 11, 3-5 pm
SUNY Purchase, November 10, 12-3pm
 

Application Requirements
BardMAT students Natalie Palome '19, Nicholas Johnson '19, and Sam Kenny '19 (Photo credit: P. Mauney)

Application Requirements

Program applicants must have received a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the liberal arts with a major (or equivalent) in the discipline they intend to study at Bard. All applications are evaluated one-at-a time by a small group of BardMAT faculty members. If you have any questions about your qualifications for admission, do not hesitate to email us to speak with an admission advisor. Students are accepted into the MAT Program on the basis of an assessment and the required materials.

More about the Application Requirements

Course Prerequisites

All applications are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Non-majors and non-traditional BA and BS applicants are encouraged to apply. Students who did not major in one of the five subject areas we offer are encouraged to send us a transcript for review prior to starting your application. Transcripts for review can be sent to our admission office via email and we will respond quickly. 

Tuition and Fees

  • Tuition
    The Bard MAT offers generous, need-based scholarship aid to all qualified students to off-set the cost of tuition. Email us to learn more or visit our financial aid page. 
    • One-Year Program    $53,604
      Two-Year Program    $27,066 (year one)
    Numbers are based on the tuition for the 2026 - 2027 academic year. 
    Tuition is subject to change. 

     
  • Fees
    The Institutional and New York State Certification Fees below are subject to change.
    • Application fee                  $65 (non-refundable)
    • Registration fee                $100
    • Security Deposit               $500 (one time fee paid during first semester of study)
    • Enrollment deposit           $515 (non-refundable)
    • Facilities fee                     $150
    • Graduation fee                 $150
    • Health Services Fee        $235/ semester
    • Health insurance             TBD
    • On-Campus room and board $16,000 (with required commuter meal plan (based off of 26-27 costs)
    State-specific certification fees should not exceed $600. Click here for more information on state requirements for certification.  
  • Immunization Requirements at Bard
    NY State Public Health Law 2165 requires that all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students attending a post-secondary institution must demonstrate proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). To meet these requirements, students must have had two MMR vaccines on or after their first birthday or provide proof of immunity with quantitative titers.

    In addition, Bard requires all students, faculty and staff to have up to date immunization against Covid-19 as per current CDC guidelines.

    Immunization records are due JULY 1st or 30 days prior to program start, whichever comes first. The documentation must be submitted in English and certified by a medical provider; if original documentation is not in English, a translated version must be provided by a certified medical translation service at the student’s expense.

    Providing proof of immunization is a mandatory requirement and students missing this information will be blocked from matriculation until complete.