Enrollment Confirmation
Each April and October, students must declare, in writing, their plans with respect to taking a leave of absence, academic or personal, studying at one of Bard's auxiliary programs, or withdrawing from the next term. Students who are enrolled at the Annandale campus can send confirmation to the Office of Student Accounts in writing, via email or regular mail. Students who are enrolled in a Bard auxiliary program or who are on a leave can send written notifications as to their plans of continuing their leave or returning to Annandale campus, via email or regular mail. Students who decide to take a personal leave of absence or withdraw from Bard for the next term, must also complete required paperwork with the Dean of Student Affairs Office. Students who plan to take an academic leave of absence must also submit an application to the Dean of Studies Office. A student who registers for an upcoming semester and then decides to take a leave must notify the Office of Student Accounts and the Dean of Student Affairs in writing at least one week prior to the scheduled financial clearance date of that term in order to be eligible for a refund.
Financial holds are placed on the accounts of students for whom our office does not receive written confirmation of enrollment plans for the next term. These holds prevent the release of transcripts and academic information, and prevent participation in registration and room draw.
Prior to the start of each term, students’ enrollment for that term must be validated at the opening day of the financial clearance session. Enrollment holds are placed on the accounts of students whose enrollment has not been validated by our office.
Changes in registration status from full-time to part-time must be approved by various departments. The approved Part-Time Request form must be submitted by the student each semester to the Office of Student Accounts prior to the end date of the drop/add period for the term. No refund of tuition is approved for registration changes posted after this date. The per credit charge for Part-Time status is $1,736 up to 9 credits.
A student who has registered for an upcoming term and then decides to take a leave or withdraw must notify the Office of Student Accounts and the Dean of Student Affairs Office in writing prior to the scheduled financial clearance date of that term in order to be eligible for a refund.
Students who leave during a semester are required to file a “Leave” form (in writing) with the Dean of Student Affairs Office, even if they have notified or filed forms with other College offices. The effective date of the leave is the date on which the Dean of Student Affairs Office notifies the Student Accounts Office. Charges for the term are applicable on the basis of this effective date. Please refer to the Catalogue regarding the College's refund policy.
