Degree Programs

We think that one of the most useful ways to get a sense of the work that goes on at the BGC is for you to attend one of our open houses in the fall. Hosted by the Dean and Chair of our school, Professor Peter N. Miller, and by the Dean for Academic Administration and Student Affairs, Elena Pinto Simon, a BGC Open House presents inquirers with the opportunity to hear about work of the BGC, to listen to faculty talk about their methodological approaches, and to have general questions answered about admissions and financial aid. Included in each event is a presentation about the new facility, set to open in Fall, 2009.

The Fall 2009 Open Houses are scheduled for Monday, October 26, 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm, Monday, November 16, 6:00 pm– 8:00 pm,  and Sunday, December 6. 11:00 am–1:00 pm. We invite you to call 212.501.3019 to make a reservation to attend one of these events.

In addition to Open Houses at the BGC, Dean Simon regularly attends a number of Graduate School Fairs all over the country. If you cannot come to the BGC directly, and would like to know which fairs may be in your area, please contact her directly for more information, simon@bgc.bard.edu

In this video excerpted from a recent BGC Open House, Dean Peter N. Miller talks about why the Bard Graduate Center is a unique intellectual institution and gives a sense of the mission and vision of the work of the school.

Read the transcript of Dean Miller's presentation.

Learn about what's happening from those who are making it happen.
Students@BGC video interviews:

• Anne Callahan, Why Is It Shaped Like That, For Example? (6:07)
• Allison Stielau, The World is Open For Study (6:08)

In early spring of each year, we also invite accepted students to the BGC for an accepted Student Day, to meet faculty, students and attend a BGC class and special lecture event.