Academic Calendar 2012-2013

This calendar is correct as of press time. For any changes, please consult the Academic Programs Office.

2012 August Orientation Session
April 26- May 2, 2012
 Registration for August session and fall term for incoming class (via mail)


 
August 1
 Move-in day, new students to Bard Hall
August 20 August orientation begins
August 24
 Last day to withdraw
August 31
 Orientation classes end; language exams held
September 4
 Labor Day Holiday
NOTE: Registration for incoming students will be reviewed during the August session at a meeting with new students.
Fall Term 2012
September 4 Fall classes begin
September 11 Drop/add period ends (5PM)
September 12 Last day to withdraw from classes
(for partial refund)
October 8-12
 Midterm examinations
October 21 Open House, 11-1
November 11 Open House, 11-1
November 13 Advisement coffee hour with faculty
November 14 Registration for spring term
November 21 Fall term regular classes end
Registration for spring term ends (3PM)
November 22-25
 Thanksgiving break
Nov. 26- 30
 Make-up week
December 2 Open House, 11-1

December 3

December 3-7

Fall language exam

Reading week
December 10-14
 Final examinations week

December 15-Jan. 21: Winter break; no classes
Spring Term 2013
January 4, 2013 Applications due for fall, 2013
January 22 Spring classes begin
January 29 Drop/Add period ends (5PM)
February 4-8
 MA admissions interviews
February 11-13 PhD admissions interviews
March 4-8  
 Midterm examinations
March 8 Commencement applications due; Doctoral Dissertations Due
March 9-17: Spring break; no classes

April 1

April 19

MA Qualifying Papers due

Spring term regular classes end
April 22-26
 Make-up week

April 29 

April 29-May 3

Spring language exam

Reading week
May 6-May 10
 Finals week
May 25 Bard College Commencement


This calendar is subject to revision


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