GRADUATE STUDENT HANDBOOK

Graduate Student Handbook

The graduate student handbook focuses on policies, regulations and procedures that apply to all graduate students at Bard regardless of program. The handbook is put out by the office of the Dean of Graduate Studies (DGS).

Please note that the version linked above was updated in September 2024 by DGS.

Meanwhile…

This informal local resource guide

… was compiled by students and alumni of the Bard Center for Environmental Study. Although it was primarily designed to help incoming graduate students navigate the area and learn what’s available, it contains info that most students will find valuable no matter how long they’ve been at Bard. Examples include local bus service routes, a campus accessibility map, places to buy used furniture, favorite restaurants, and much more.