Admissions Timeline
Information Sessions: We look forward to meeting you at one of our Fall Information Sessions! This year we will have information sessions both virtually and in-person. This is your chance to ask questions and find out more about the Bard MFA experience. All applicants are welcome to attend more than one event.
2024 Admissions Calendar:
2024 Admissions Calendar:
| Wednesday, October 11, 2023 | Summer 2024 Application Available on Bard MFA Website |
| Wednesday, October 25, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom |
| Friday, November 3, 2023 1:00 - 4:00 pm EST | In-Person Information Session at Bard College with Jace Clayton, Director of Graduate Studies, and Caitlin MacBride, Painting Co-Chair Please Register for More Information and Directions |
| November 18, 2023 7:00 pm EST | "Bard MFA Presents Bard Choir" Music/Sound Admissions Event in New York City Please Register for More Information and Directions |
| November 22 - 24, 2023 | MFA Office Closed |
| Wednesday, November 29, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom with MFA Staff and Laura Huertas Millan, Film/Video Co-Chair |
| December 1, 2023 | 2024-2025 FAFSA Applications Opens: COMPLETE 2024-2025 FAFSA HERE ALL US APPLICANTS INTERESTED IN FINANCIAL AID OR SCHOLARSHIP MUST COMPLETE THE 2024-2025 FAFSA |
| Wednesday, December 6, 2023 1:00-3:00 pm EST | In-Person Information Session in New York City with MFA Staff and Jace Clayton, Director of Graduate Studies Please Register for More Information and Directions |
| Wednesday, December 13, 2023 6:00 - 7:00 pm EST | Virtual Information Session via Zoom with MFA Staff and Bill Dietz, Music/Sound Co-Chair, Maryam Hoseini, Painting Co-Chair, and Matthew Schrader, Sculpture Co-Chair |
| Monday, December 18, 2023 12:00 - 1:00 pm EST | Admissions Open Office Hour via Zoom - Final Application Questions |
| December 25, 2023 - January 2, 2024 | MFA Office Closed |
| Friday, January 12, 2024 | Application Deadline - The Application is Now Closed |
| February 1, 2024 | 2024-2025 FAFSA Applications Due: COMPLETE 2024-2025 FAFSA HERE International Student Financial Aid Applications Due DO NOT complete the 2023-2024 FAFSA. Only the 2024-2025 FAFSA will be reviewed. |
| February 20, 2024 | Selected Candidates Invited to Interview |
| March 1-2, 2024 | Interviews for Selected Candidates Conducted via Zoom |
| March 2024 | Candidates are Notified of Acceptance and Financial Aid Waitlist Candidates Notified |
| March 2024 | Accepted Candidates Enrollment Decision Due Nonrefundable $515 Enrollment Deposit Due |
| April 2024 | Deny Letters Sent |
| May 2024 | Tuition Payment Due |
| June 3, 2024 | Mandatory Registration and Clearance for All Students Move-In Day |
| June 4, 2024 | Summer Session Begins |
| July 2024 | MFA Thesis Exhibition Opens |
| July 2024 | MFA Thesis Exhibition Closes |
| July 26, 2024 | Summer Session Ends |