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Learn more about the deans and support services on campus by visiting the Center for Student Life and Advising. Reach out or stop by Sottery Hall.
  • Writing Support
    The Learning Commons provides all students with college writing support through writing fellows and consultant programs, learning strategies sessions, and academic tutoring and resources. 
  • Academic Advising
    Each student is assigned a faculty adviser who helps them design a plan of study and adjust to the demands of college work and college life. Each student is also assigned to a dean who provides supplemental advising.
  • Career Development
    The Career Development Office (CDO) helps students translate their liberal arts education to the workplace. The CDO staff offers career counseling, job and internship guidance, recruiting events, career assessment, and much more.

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  • Student Clubs
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    With more than 150 student clubs on campus, there's something for everyone. Can't find what you're looking for? Start something new! Students form new clubs every semester.
  • Athletics
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    Whether you want to join one of Bard's 18 varsity teams, you're interested in intramural sports, you want to take an instructional class, or you're looking for the place to work out, the Department of Athletics and Recreation has got you covered.
  • Student Government
    Student Government
    All Bard College students are members of the Bard Student Government (BSG). BSG works to improve student services and residential life, represents student interests in curricular and training matters on campus, and administers funding for more than 150 student organizations. Get involved and make a difference on campus.
  • Center for Civic Engagement
    Center for Civic Engagement
    Civic engagement is at the core of Bard’s identity as a private college for the public good. Through Bard's Center for Civic Engagement, students may start their own public service projects, join an existing project, and get involved in local, national, and international initiatives.

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Student News

CCS Bard’s 2026 Graduating Class Seeks Understanding of the Present Through 12 Curatorial Projects

CCS Bard’s 2026 Graduating Class Seeks Understanding of the Present Through 12 Curatorial Projects

The projects collectively ask where—and when—we look to understand our present moment.

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Bard College Student Sierra Ford ’26 Featured in the Stennis Center's Public Service Review

Ford’s article, “Bard College's Battle for the Ballot Box: A Story of an Institution's Pursuit for Democracy,” details the history of student voter participation at the College, where she currently leads Election@Bard.

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Ella Walko ’26 Recognized for Voter Registration, Education, and Turnout Efforts

Ella Walko ’26 Recognized for Voter Registration, Education, and Turnout Efforts

Walko is one of 232 college students nationwide recognized for their nonpartisan voter registration and turnout successes in 2024.

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