Admissions Timeline
The Bard MFA 2027 application window will open Wednesday, October 14. Please refer to the following timeline to keep up with the admissions process. If you have questions regarding your application, email [email protected].
| Monday, October 1, 2026 | 2027–28 FAFSA Application Opens Complete 2027–28 FAFSA Here All US Applicants Interested In Financial Aid Or Scholarship Must Complete The 2027–28 FAFSA |
| Wednesday, October 14, 2026 | Summer 2027 Application Opens |
| Tuesday, October 20, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom - Sign Up Here with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and Faculty (faculty TBA) |
| Wednesdays in October 10:00 AM – 1 :00 PM | In-Person Visit to Bard College - Sign Up Here Informally meet with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and take a brief tour of campus and facilities |
| Friday, November 6, 2026 12:00–1:00 pm EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom - Sign Up Here with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and Faculty (faculty TBA) |
| Friday, November 13, 2026 1:00–4:00pm EST | IN-PERSON Information Session in New York City - Sign Up Here with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and Faculty (faculty TBA) |
| Thursday–Friday November 26–27, 2026 | Bard MFA Office Closed for Holiday |
| Tuesday, December 1, 2026 6:00–7:00 PM EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom - Sign Up Here with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and Faculty (faculty TBA) |
| Tuesday, December 14, 2026 12:00–1:00 PM EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom - Sign Up Here with Bard MFA Administrative Staff and Faculty (faculty TBA) |
| Tuesday, January 5, 2027 10:00–11:00 AM EST | Admissions Open Office Hour via Zoom Final Application Questions Informal drop-in hour on Zoom to ask questions |
| Thursday, January 7, 2027 | Summer 2027 Application Deadline |
| Monday, February 1, 2027 | Final Deadline for 2027-2028 FAFSA Application Final Deadline for Bard International Student Financial Aid Applications |
| Friday, February 19, 2027 | Selected Candidates Invited to Interview |
| Friday, February 26 - Saturday, February 27, 2027 | Interviews for Selected Candidates via Zoom |
| Friday, March 5, 2027 | Interviewed Candidates are Notified of Acceptance and Financial Aid Waitlist Candidates Notified |
| Wednesday, March 17, 2027 | Accepted Candidates Enrollment Decision Due Nonrefundable $515 Enrollment Deposit Due |
| Monday, April 12, 2027 | ALL APPLICANTS NOTIFIED OF FINAL DECISION |
| April 2027 | 1st Tuition Payment Due |
| May 2027 | 2nd Tuition Payment Due |
| Monday, June 7, 2027 | 2027 Summer Session Begins Mandatory Registration and Clearance for All Students Move-In Day for Studios and Dorms |
| Saturday, July 17, 2027 | Thesis Exhibition Opens |
| Sunday, July 25, 2027 | Last Day of Thesis Exhibition |
| Friday, July 30, 2027 | 2027 Summer Session Ends |
| Saturday, July 31, 2027 | Mandatory Move-Out of Studios and Dorms No Exceptions, All Students Must Vacate by 12 Noon |