About Bard
Located in the Hudson Valley two hours north of New York City, Bard College has established a reputation for excellence in undergraduate teaching, outstanding programs in the arts, and global civic engagement. The academic life of the college focuses on undergraduate teaching in small, intensive seminars; creative general education programs that build communities of learning for all students; innovative collaborations between faculty in teaching and research; and close relationships between faculty and students, culminating in the senior project, a major piece of independent work completed by all graduates.