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Guide to Interpreting Academic Information

  • Academic Calendar

    Academic Calendar


    The academic calendar is divided into fall and spring semesters of 15 weeks each. Some graduate programs run on an alternate calendar. Please see that program for more information. All credits are recorded in semester units.

    Academic Calendar
  • Course Numbering System

    Course Numbering System


    Level Description
    100-level primarily for first-year students
    200-level primarily for Lower College students
    300-and 400-level primarily for Upper College students
    500-level and above graduate courses
  • Understanding the Grading Key

    Understanding the Grading Key


    Grade Description Grade Points Used in GPA
    A Excellent work 4.0 Yes
    A- 3.7 Yes
    B+ More than satisfactory work 3.3 Yes
    B 3.0 Yes
    B- 2.7 Yes
    C+ Competent work 2.3 Yes
    C 2.0 Yes
    C- Performance that is poor, but deserving credit 1.7 Yes
    D 1.0 Yes
    F Failure to reach the standard required in the course for credit 0.0 Yes
    H Honors (Arts Division/Written Arts) 4.0 Yes
    P Pass (Equivalent to “C” and higher)* - No
    R Registration Credit (Audit) - No
    W Withdrew - No
    I Incomplete - No
    M Missing (not received from professor) - No
    S Satisfactory - No
    U Unsatisfactory - No
    *Grade of “P” is equivalent to “D” and higher prior to Fall 2016
  • Grade Point Average

    Grade Point Average


    Prior to 1988, GPAs were neither computed nor recorded. The GPA has been added to the transcript as a service to the student, but is not used for academic honors or other academic evaluation purposes at Bard. Bard College does not rank its students.

Curriculum Information

Below you will find links to programs for which the Bard College Registrar's Office issues academic transcripts. A comprehensive list of Bard partnerships and academic opportunities can be found on the Bard Network webpage.

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