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Congratulations — You are considering one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences of any academic career.
Studying abroad, living another culture, and learning a new language opens endless opportunities and experiences. It can also be a lot of work lining up proper paperwork/documentation and ensuring that you receive academic credit for your studies. 
Language Intensives and Study Abroad

Language Intensives and Study Abroad

Most foreign languages taught at Bard can be studied in an intensive format that offers both an accelerated pace of learning at Bard and a one- or two-month program, offered either during the summer or winter break, in a country of the language of study. These programs are designed to build on academic year studies and help students gain a command of a foreign language. The intensive format allows students to complete the equivalent of two years of language study in a few months. The immersion format, currently offered in German, is even more accelerated than the intensive format.

Bard Abroad Website

For Parents/Guardians

Resources for parents and guardians can be found on the Bard Abroad Website. 

Required Forms

Students are responsible for completing and submitting all required student forms. Requirements and information may be found on the Bard Abroad Website.

Study Abroad in Spring 2021

We recognize that study abroad plans have been suspended by COVID 19 and resulting travel restrictions. The following policy has been developed to assist students in decision-making and understanding how and when travel for study may become possible. In the meantime, all Bard students are encouraged to seek out and participate in virtual meetings and activities with peers from the Open Society University Network (OSUN), Bard Globalization and International Affairs (BGIA) program, and Bard’s additional international partners.

Study Abroad in Spring 2021

All currently approved study abroad petitions are subject to review based on prevailing travel restrictions and health alerts for the program location. The following conditions will guide the review of previously approved and newly submitted petitions:
  • CDC travel health advisory should be a level 1 or 2 for the host country
  • Department of State Travel Advisory should be at level 1 or 2* for the host country
  • Commercial flights are available from US airports to the host country, airports and borders in the host country are open to travelers from the United States
  • The host institution is open and holding in-person classes and the host country has resumed most transportation and business operations, including schools
  • The host institution or program has provided information on updated health and safety plans for visiting students, including mitigation measures and availability of quarantine assistance (if needed), and program-specific policies related to individual personal travel for the duration of the program.
  • The host institution or program has a plan for a switch to remote learning if required and a clear refund policy indicating dates and conditions for refunds of tuition, housing, and other program fees
  • The United States Embassy and Consulates in the host country are open for usual and customary business
  • The host country Consulates are processing visa applications and any required study permits for short term, non-essential study for the spring 2021 semester for U.S. based students.
Students may continue to petition to study away at BGIA as a virtual program, and in New York City when the program resumes in-person instruction.

*Students may petition to study in a country with a State Department advisory of Level 3 when the risk factors are localized in a region of the country significantly distant from the program location, or the host institution has enhanced security protocols in place. If approved, an additional waiver will be required.

COVID19 Coronavirus & International Travel

Students are advised to review the following resources related to the COVID19 coronavirus and international travel, particularly in advance of making plans for spring break or other travel opportunities. All students are advised to speak with our on-site program staff ahead of independent travel or if they are feeling unwell for any reason.
British Foreign & Commonwealth Office
CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION
International SOS
NAFSA CORONAVIRUS CRITICAL RESOURCES
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE

Study Abroad at Bard


Study Abroad Advisor: 
Trish Fleming, [email protected], 845-758-7080

For a full list of study abroad opportunities, visit the website below.
Bard Abroad Website

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