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Registration takes place on Friday, August 26, 2022

*Registration information for 2023-2024 will be updated in summer 2023*
 
Advising Day is Thursday, August 25
9:00 am – 4:00 pm

Meet one-on-one with your registration adviser to discuss your interests and come up with a course registration plan for the following day. Download the Course and Schedule Planner forms below.

Registration Resources

  • Registration Guide Fall 2022
  • Course Planner Form
  • Course Schedule Planner Form

Language Placement Processes

For students with experience in other languages who are looking for appropriate courses, please reach out to the program directors listed in the Registration Guide.

  • French Placement Instructions
  • German Placement Instructions
  • Italian Placement Instructions
  • Spanish Placement Instructions

Registration Schedule
Friday, August 26, 2022

Registration Breakfast

7:30–9:30 am

Bard Houses will host a Registration Breakfast with treats and coffee so that you can register, ask last-minute questions, and get help if there are any issues with the registration process. Join us on the second floor of the Reem-Kayden Center!

Online Course Registration – Round One

8:00–10:00 am

Beginning at 8:00 am on Friday, August 26, students will be able to access the online registration system by logging in to the Bard Information Portal (BIP). Students will be able to request up to 18 credits via online registration. Faculty will not see registered students until 10:00 am (and no disadvantage to those registering a bit after 8:00 am).

bip.bard.edu

Consultation with Registration Advisers

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

Meet with registration advisers in their offices to ask questions about courses for which you should try to register, should you not be admitted into your first-round selections.

Online Course Registration – Round Two

1:00–3:00 pm

Registration will reopen for students who are not fully enrolled to complete their fall registration.

Special Situations

  • To register for tutorials, special projects, or music lessons, use a Add/Drop Form.
  • Students wishing to pursue a joint major (two programs of study with one Senior Project) must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and approval by the Executive Committee (form available in the Registrar's Office).

Registration Checklist

  • Prior to the start of course registration, and in consultation with your registration adviser, prepare a list of courses you wish to take, as well as a list of alternatives in case you are not able to get into your first choices.
  • You must be financially clear in order to register. If you are not clear, please go to the Office of Student Accounts.
  • Prior to registration, collect any forms you may need from the Office of the Registrar, Ludlow 201. These forms include:
    • Independent Study Proposal: Independent studies differ from tutorials because the research and writing is done almost entirely on your own. Executive Committee approval and a faculty sponsor are required.
    • Change of Adviser Form: Obtain the signature of the new adviser on the change of adviser form. Advisers will receive a list of their advisees’ courses for approval. If approved, the adviser will sign and return the form to the registrar. 

Accessing Online Registration

Online course registration is accessed through the Bard Information Portal (BIP). 

  • Students must enter their Bard email username and password and the BIP PIN in order to access the system. 
  • Students must be financially cleared in order to register. If you are unsure, contact the Office of Student Accounts at 845-758-7520.
  • For issues with your BIP PIN or problems accessing BIP, contact the Registrar’s Office at [email protected] or 845-758-7457.
  • For issues with your email name or password, contact the Helpdesk at [email protected] or 845-758-7500.

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