Required readings, scheduled events, and how to stay connected.
Welcome, New Students!
For Transfer Students
Arrival day for transfer students is Monday, January 22, 2024.
All transfer students participate in a three-day orientation and Language and Thinking Workshop. The spring 2024 orientation takes place Wednesday, January 24 – Friday, January 26.
Welcome Letter for Transfer Students from Program Director William Dixon
L&T Schedule
Monday – Tuesday – Thursday – Friday
Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am – 12:30 pm
Lunch Break
Session 3: 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm
Wednesday
Session 1: 9:00 am – 10:30 am
Session 2: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm
Lunch (No third session)
Welcome to Bard!
Your first year at Bard College is a time of discovery and community building. From the moment you join us on campus for Language and Thinking, you are becoming a Bardian. To learn more, visit our website for new students and connect with the Office of the Dean of Student Affairs.