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A visit to Bard will help you get a feel for life at the College.
The fusion of three historic estates, Bard's campus covers nearly 1,000 acres of fields and forested land bordering the Hudson River. Come see us. Make an appointment for a student-guided tour of the facilities, go to a campus event, and explore the Hudson Valley. During your stay, you can attend an information session with an admission counselor and ask any questions in person. Take in the beauty of our campus, get to know the College, and take the next step toward choosing Bard.
Attending Bard Events

Attending Bard Events

Bard regularly offers public lectures, film screenings, and performances at several campus venues. The Fisher Center presents ongoing music, theater, and dance; you may also cheer the Raptors at our athletic facilities. The Hudson Valley's outdoor recreation, cultural activities, and historic sites complement any visit to campus.
 

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Explore Bard campuses from New Orleans to Berlin. 
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Our Annandale Campus

Our Annandale Campus

Bard's historic main campus is located along the Hudson River in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. From this idyllic rural setting emerge Bard's undergraduate program and many Bard institutes.

  • New York City Locations
    New York City—just 90 miles south of Annandale—is home to Bard early colleges, graduate programs, and a microcollege.
  • U.S. Locations
    Bard's initiatives reach far beyond Annandale, with campuses in California, Massachusetts, Ohio, and other U.S. locations.
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    Bard students can take advantage of opportunities across the globe, in Bard programs from Berlin to Bishkek.

Weather at Bard

There is a wide variety of weather at Bard throughout the year, from hot and sunny afternoons to cold and snowy winter days. Fall foliage is particularly beautiful in the Hudson Valley. Winter snow brings the opportunity to snowboard or ski at several nearby mountains. When the spring arrives, bringing all kinds of natural beauty, professors often hold classes outside on the lawns. And, later in the spring semester and in the early fall, students are able to wear shorts and T-shirts as we get our share of warm weather. Click the graphic below to see what the weather is like at Bard today. Students at Bard experience four distinct and beautiful seasons. On average, we see the following seasonal temperatures:

Fall (September – November)
Average highs: 17° C (62° F)
Average lows: 7° C (45° F)
 
Winter (December – February)
Average highs: 3° C (36° F)
Average lows: -7° C (19° F)
 
Spring (March – May)
Average highs: 16° C (61° F)
Average lows: 3° C (38° F)
Summer (June – August)
Average highs: 28° C (82° F)
Average lows: 16° C (60° F)
RED HOOK WEATHER

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