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Whether you are hoping to better understand class structure, make connections with faculty and current students, or get a feel for campus culture - visiting campus is the best way to find out if Bard Center for Environmental Policy is the right fit for you. When you register for a campus visit, our Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability admissions staff work with you to customize an on-campus experience when it is convenient for you. Your visit may include: 

• Attending classes 
• Having lunch with current students 
• Meetings with faculty 
• Taking a campus tour 

When to Visit:

We want you to visit when it works best for you. However, there are some time frames and days of the week that will set you up for a more enjoyable experience. To request a visit, click "RSVP" and please read through the information about when it is best to visit before selecting your preferred dates. 

Join Bard College’s #1–ranked MBA in Sustainability program for a live recording of our popular podcast, Lead the Change. The Inside Sustainability live podcast series brings you into candid, unfiltered conversations with our faculty and alumni about what it takes to drive real change in today’s polarized climate.

During Climate Week NYC, podcast host Renay Loper will sit down with Lauren Kiel, Bard MBA Faculty and Global Head of Community Innovation, Bloomberg Media, and Alec Turnbull, Founder, Climate Tech Cities and Co-Founder, Climate Film Festival to discuss how companies and organizations are communicating (or not) around climate change and ESG in the new sustainability landscape of 2025. They’ll discuss how leaders are navigating “greenhushing,” and the importance of communicating climate action in this moment.

Following the 30-minute live recording, attendees will join a facilitated dialogue on the opportunities and challenges of communicating around climate change and ESG.

Light refreshments and small bites provided.

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Sponsored by the Bard MBA in Sustainability and Climate Tech New York.

Bard’s MBA in Sustainability is a globally leading business program that fully integrates a sustainability vision, real world consulting engagements, organizational transformation and entrepreneurial training, equipping graduates who are changing the game. Learn about our theory of change here.

Climate Tech Cities is your guide to climate tech meetups in New York City and the Empire State.

Each semester the Bard MBA in Sustainability holds one residency weekend at the Bard College campus in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Whether you are a local or you just want an opportunity to explore the Hudson Valley - please join us for our upstate residency! 

Attending a residency visit provides you the opportunity to better understand the Bard MBA weekend residency structure, make connections with faculty and current students, and get a feel for our community's culture. It is truly the best way to see if the Bard MBA in Sustainability is the right fit for you. When you register for a residency visit, our Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability admissions staff work with you to customize your visit, which may include: 

• Attending classes 
• Having lunch with current students 
• Meetings with Program Director and Faculty 
• Taking part in the annual Community Dinner 

Fill out the form below to register for the upstate residency visit on Saturday, September 27, 2025! If you have any questions about Residency Visits or visit availability, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu.

Please note: The Bard MBA is mask-friendly. We do not require masks, however students, faculty, and guests are welcome to wear them.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability (GPS) holds online informational webinars specifically for prospective international students. Learn about Bard GPS programs and the admissions process directly from the Bard GPS team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings available to international students
• Admissions information, specifically for international students
• Prerequisite course information
• Funding opportunities and scholarships 
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

The Bard MBA in Sustainability holds regular visit opportunities during residency weekends at our location in Brooklyn, NY.

Attending a residency visit provides you the opportunity to better understand the Bard MBA weekend residency structure, make connections with faculty and current students, and get a feel for our community's culture. It is truly the best way to see if the Bard MBA in Sustainability is the right fit for you. When you register for a residency visit, our Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability admissions staff work with you to customize your visit, which may include: 

• Attending classes 
• Having lunch with current students 
• Meetings with Program Director and Faculty 
• Attending an MBA community meeting 

If you have any questions about Residency Visits or visit availability, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu.

Please note: The Bard MBA is mask-friendly. We do not require masks, however students, faculty, and guests are welcome to wear them.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability (GPS) holds online informational webinars specifically for prospective international students. Learn about Bard GPS programs and the admissions process directly from the Bard GPS team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings available to international students
• Admissions information, specifically for international students
• Prerequisite course information
• Funding opportunities and scholarships 
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Each semester, the Bard MBA in Sustainability invites those individuals who have already started an application to attend an extended residency visit at their location in Brooklyn, NY. This visit gives applicants the opportunity to not only experience a residency for themselves, but to truly embed themselves into the community. Those who attend can expect to: 

• Participate in classes 
• Enjoy meals with MBA community members 
• Take part in private meetings with both current students and faculty   
• Attend the MBA community meeting 

If you are interested in learning more about this visit opportunity, please provide your contact information below. For any questions about the MBA Weekend in the City or other visit availability, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu.

Please note: The Bard MBA is mask-friendly. We do not require masks, however students, faculty, and guests are welcome to wear them.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Attending a residency visit provides you the opportunity to better understand the Bard MBA weekend residency structure, make connections with faculty and current students, and get a feel for our community's culture. It is truly the best way to see if the Bard MBA in Sustainability is the right fit for you.

The December visit is particularly special, as it marks the end of semester as well as the annual Bard MBA in Sustainability internal pitch competition — Disrupt to Sustain (D2S).  This year we are inviting applicants to attend the final round of the D2S competition on Sunday, December 21st, which is followed by the annual community holiday party. 

During this visit, you can expect to:

• Attend classes
• Take part in a private meeting with Director Eban Goodstein
• Attend the final round of the D2S pitch competition
• Enjoy our annual holiday party with MBA community members 

We will share the full schedule the week of your visit, including exact times. However, so that you can better plan, we are providing the general times below: 

• Saturday, December 20th from 12:00pm to 8:30pm (Class visit) 
• Sunday, December 21st from 4:30pm to 9:00pm (D2S + Holiday Party)* 

*This is an approximation, the exact start time varies from year to year. 

If you are interested in visiting on either Saturday, December 20th and/or Sunday, December 21st, please fill out the form below and the Bard GPS Admissions Team will follow up with additional information! If you have any questions, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu. 

Please note: The Bard MBA is mask-friendly. We do not require masks, however students, faculty, and guests are welcome to wear them.

Please note: The Bard MBA is mask-friendly. We do not require masks, however students, faculty, and guests are welcome to wear them.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability (GPS) holds online informational webinars specifically for prospective international students. Learn about Bard GPS programs and the admissions process directly from the Bard GPS team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings available to international students
• Admissions information, specifically for international students
• Prerequisite course information
• Funding opportunities and scholarships 
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.

Bard Graduate Programs in Sustainability holds online informational sessions for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

Join us to learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Financial aid and scholarships
• Prerequisite course information
• Tips for a standout application

A $65 application fee waiver is available to those who participate in the webinar.