Our Campus

Photo by Sonita Alizada ’23

Bard MAT students carry out their studies on Bard College's campus in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY and engage in field experiences in nearby partner schools in the Hudson Valley, working with experienced teachers who are active members of the MAT educational community.

Our Location

Bard College is in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York, on the east bank of the Hudson River, midway between New York City and Albany, and 220 miles southwest of Boston. For directions and a map of campus, please go to Visiting Bard:

Directions to Bard

Visiting Campus

Prospective students are invited and encouraged to set up a campus visit. It is a great chance to meet faculty and current MAT graduate students as well as explore our beautiful campus. Prospective students can go on a campus tour, sit in on a class, and meet one-on-one with faculty, students, and our admission director. We are also happy to set up virtual visits. Email us at [email protected] to learn more!

Residence Life

On-Campus Housing

There is limited on-campus housing available for graduate students. When applying, please email us for up-to-date information on available housing on campus.
[email protected]
Off-Campus Housing

Off-campus housing is a great option for graduate students. A variety of houses and apartments at reasonable rents can be found near the Bard College campus. In general, the local area, while relatively close to several major cities, offers a high quality of life with a more affordable cost of living than many metropolitan and other college areas.
Meal Plans

There is no meal plan for graduate students. During the academic year, graduate students may open a “flex account,” which allows them to put cash on their Bard ID cards to be used in Kline Commons servery, Down the Road Cafe, and Manor Cafe. Students using flex accounts are given a discount on their purchases.