On this page you will find resources around policies that impact life in the residence halls. For the full policy text, we encourage you to review the student handbook below. The policies for life in the residence halls are derived from local, state, and federal law (especially fire safety codes) and are enforced to assure safety of the community.
Planning for the Semester
Facts About Mold and Mildew
- Welcome to Bard!
- Student Government Constitution of Bard College
- Academic and Campus Life Calendar, 2024–2025
- Religious Services and Holiday Calendar, 2024-2025
- Social Media Guidance
- Sports & Student Clubs
- Bard College Student Government and Standing Committees
- Learning at Bard
- Learning at Bard
- The Curriculum
- Structure of the First Year
- Language and Thinking Program
- First-Year Seminar
- Citizen Science
- First-Year Advising
- First-Year Electives
- Program and Concentration Approach to Study
- Moderation
- Distribution Requirements
- Senior Project
- Academic Courses
- Academic Programs and Concentrations
- Specialized Degree Programs
- Academic Requirements and Regulations
- Evaluation and Grades
- Academic Deficiencies
- Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
- Grievance Committee
- Withdrawal from the College and Rematriculation
- Campus Facilities and Resources
- Residence Life & Housing
- College Policies, Regulations, and Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Appendix I: Moderation
- Appendix II: Senior Project Preparation and Presentation
- COVID-19 Handbook Addendum
Academic Programs and Concentrations
Undergraduate students can earn a bachelor of arts degree in the following academic divisions: The Arts; Languages and Literature; Science, Mathematics, and Computing; Social Studies; and Interdivisional Programs and Concentrations. They may moderate into a concentration, or cluster of related courses, in conjunction with Moderation into a program. The programs and concentrations currently offered are listed alphabetically below, along with their home division. Concentrations are indicated by the letter “C”.Program/Concentration Home Division
Africana Studies C Interdivisional
American Studies Interdivisional
Anthropology Social Studies
Architecture The Arts
Art History The Arts
Asian Studies Interdivisional
Biology Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Chemistry and Biochemistry Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Classical Studies Interdivisional
Computer Science Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Dance The Arts
Economics Social Studies
Economics and Finance Social Studies
Environmental and Urban Studies (EUS) Interdivisional
Experimental Humanities C Interdivisional
Film and Electronic Arts The Arts
Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures Languages and Literature
- Arabic
- Chinese
- French
- German
- Greek (ancient)
- Hebrew (through Jewish Studies)
- Italian
- Japanese
- Latin
- Russian
- Sanskrit (through Religion)
- Spanish
Gender and Sexuality Studies (GSS) C Interdivisional
German Studies Interdivisional
Global and International Studies (GIS) Interdivisional
Global Public Health C Interdivisional
Historical Studies Social Studies
Human Rights Interdivisional
Irish and Celtic Studies (ICS) C Interdivisional
Italian Studies Interdivisional
Jewish Studies C Interdivisional
Latin American and Iberian Studies (LAIS) C Interdivisional
Literature Languages and Literature
Mathematics Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Medieval Studies C Interdivisional
Middle Eastern Studies Interdivisional
Mind, Brain, and Behavior C Interdivisional
Music The Arts
Philosophy Social Studies
Photography The Arts
Physics Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Political Studies Social Studies
Psychology Science, Mathematics, and Computing
Religion Social Studies
Russian and Eurasian Studies (RES) Interdivisional
Science, Technology, and Society (STS) C Interdivisional
Sociology Social Studies
Spanish Studies Interdivisional
Studio Arts The Arts
Theater and Performance The Arts
Theology C Interdivisional
Victorian Studies C Interdivisional
Written Arts Languages and Literature