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Important Dates

  • Wednesday, before the first Monday of the Fall Semester
    Expected arrival date for FLETs. On campus room and board will not be available for FLETs before this date.
  • Thursday and Friday before the first Monday of the Fall Semester
    On campus orientation will be held 
  • Wednesday following Bard Graduation
    Final day for access to on-campus housing. Classes and meal plan end the Tuesday before Bard Graduation

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Orientation

Orientation

Orientation will take place the Thursday and Friday after your arrival. A schedule will be provided upon arrival.

During orientation you will be accompanied through the process of establishing your Student Payroll, getting your Bard ID card, accessing Dining Services, participating in campus activities, and meeting the staff of the Languages and Literature Department and Language Lab.  A tour of the campus will be provided and trips to Kingston will be arranged to set up banks, cell phones, and shop for supplies.   
 

Transportation to and from Bard

Transportation to and from Bard

Bard College will provide round-trip air transportation, for all Non-IIE FLETs, between their home country and New York City.

Transportation from JFK Airport: The new tutors should arrive at New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport on the appointed date, which is usually 5 days before the first day of classes. An airport shuttle will be there to meet them and bring them to the Bard campus. If they are unable to arrive on the appointed date, they will have to make their own transportation arrangements and/or use public transportation to travel to the College, which is 2.5 hours from Kennedy Airport.

More Information about Getting to Bard

What to Bring Versus Buy

What to Bring

  • Lap top (if you prefer to have your own in your room for the whole time - internet in every room provided; wifi across campus)
  • Special bedding, comforter covers (i.e. Bettbezüge) or an extra blanket for the winter months (you will be provided with 2 pillowcases, 2 sheets,  2 thin blankets)
  • Alarm clock
  • Ear plugs (highly recommeded!!)
  • Dark scarf or eye mask to darken the room if you are sensitive to light
  • Adapters for all of your electronic devices (3+ are recommended)
  • You may need to bring extra towels as you will be provide with ONLY 1 towel
  • A set of playing cards or board games for the house
  • Portable can opener (pocket-sized)
  • Do NOT bring a hair dryer (it will not work)
  • An international version of your drivers license if you intend to drive in the United States
  • Decorations (posters, photos, additional lighting) for your room
  • Bug spray for the summer months
  • Any medication you are used to and may not be available in the U.S.

What to Buy Upon Arrival
  • Mattresses are tough so you may need to purchase a soft mattress pad
  • Toiletries (you are provided enough for the first two days but you may need to bring or purchase more later)
  • Be prepared to purchase an American cell phone or bring a compatible unlocked smart phone (prices for a pre-paid cell service ranges from $15-$50 per month)
  • A reading lamp

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Phone: 845-758-6822
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