Bard College

Bard College requires at least 128 credits to complete a bachelor's degree.

There is no accelarated degree program at Bard College, but students who wish to save money or graduate early can look into transferring in credits. Bard College accepts transfer credits. The school accepts AP credit and IB credits. Many students like to take classes in the summer, to earn extra credits. However, Bard College does not offer classes during the summer.

NOTE: Around 71% of students who start college at Bard College complete all the credits required within six years.

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Academic Options	Yes	No	Note
Accelerated Degree Program	–	X	–
Transfer Credits Accepted	√	–	–
AP Credit Accepted	√	–	–
IB Credits Accepted	√	–	–
Summer Classes Available	–	–	–
New Student Orientation	√	–	–

Reminder: Bard College may have additional academic options available for new and transfering students. Make sure to check with the universty directly for any additional information.

Which Courses Are Required At Bard College?

Bard College has a core curriculum, which means there are certain classes or types of classes all students must take to graduate.

Students are not required to fulfill a language requirement, but there is a math and science requirement.

Students are not required to take a computer class to graduate.

Course	Required?
2nd Language	No
Math	Yes
Science	Yes
Computer	No

Reminder: Check with Bard College directly for more information on requirements. Individual departments or majors may have additional required courses.

Majors at Bard College

When choosing a major, Bard College students have several choices to make. Scroll down to the bottom of this page to see a full list of majors offered at Bard College.Bard College allows students to design their own major, if desired. If students would like to study something that is not offered as an official major, designing their own major is a great alternative. Students are not required to complete a senior project unless it is required for their specific major. Bard College offers students the option to double major, if they would like. Student struggling to choose just one area of study may consider a double major.

NOTE: Double majoring may require more work but it can provide an interesting mix of experience that helps students stand out when looking for a job or applying to a graduate program.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bard College

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Does Bard College Offer Learning Disability Services?

🟨 Check with Bard College directly for information on any possible available services for students with disabilities.

Does Bard College Offer Online Classes?

❌ Bard College false or fully-online programs, so students must be able to attend classes on-campus.

Does Bard College Give AP Credit?

✅ Bard College true Schools have different requirements for what AP scores they accept, so some students may not receive AP credit.

Does Bard College Have An Honors Program?

❌ Bard College false or a Freshman Honor College.

Does Bard College Require Internships?

❌ Bard College studets are not required to complete an internship.

Students can still look for internships during the summer, or gain work experience with a part-time job. While Bard College does not require internships for students of any major, internships are a great way to get work experience, discover career paths that might fit you, or rule out ones that don't.

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Additional Information About Bard College

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Bard College Library

The main library on campus is the Stevenson Library and there are 3 other libraries on campus.

Dual Degree Programs at Bard College

A dual degree program allows a student to study and earn two degrees at the same time. A 3-2 dual degree program is a five-year program wherein the first three years are spend taking undergraduate courses and the final two years are spent taking graduate courses. Upon completion of the 5 years, the student will be awarded two degrees, a bachelor's degree and a master's degree.

Bard College offers these dual degree programs:

•3-2 dual degree program in engineering in partnership with Columbia University, Washington University in St. Louis and Dartmouth College

•3-2 dual degree program in forestry with Duke University

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ROTC

Does Bard College have any ROTC programs?

Each branch of the miltary has its own ROTC program, but not every program is available at every school. Possible programs include Army ROTC, Air Force ROTC, and Navy ROTC.

Bard College does not have any ROTC programs.

Keep Reading About Bard College

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