Events

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. 

The Bard MBA Distinguished Faculty Lecture:

Carolyn Allwin, Bard MBA Finance Faculty, and US Head of ESG, Capco

Emerging ESG Regulation in the US and Europe

In the last decade, ESG risk assessment, ESG value creation, and ESG investing have emerged as increasingly central concerns of companies and investors. As the data supporting these initiatives comes under greater scrutiny, regulatory frameworks are emerging in Europe and the US. In the Bard MBA inaugural Bard MBA instructor Carolyn Allwin will provide an overview of these regulatory systems.

Allwin is a business advisor, investor and executor with experience in asset management, venture capital, impact investing and sustainable investing. Allwin holds a JD and MBA.

The session will take place on Zoom.

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

Learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be a time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Prerequisite course information
• Peace Corps and AmeriCorps programs
• Financial aid and scholarships
• 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 holds one residency weekend at the Bard College campus in Annandale-on-Hudson, NY. Whether you are a Hudson Valley local or you just want an opportunity to explore (who can resist the Hudson Valley's changing leaves and apple picking in October ?) - 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, October 7, 2023! If you have any questions about Residency Visits or visit availability, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu.

Please note: At this time all visitors are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to arriving for their visit. Additionally, in certain circumstances, the Bard MBA team may ask visitors to remain masked while inside. When the Bard GPS admissions team confirms your visit, they will provide additional information about these policies.

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

Learn about our programs directly from Director Eban Goodstein and the admissions team. There will be a time for questions at the end of the session.

WHAT WE COVER:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Alumni success and career outcomes
• Admissions information
• Prerequisite course information
• Peace Corps and AmeriCorps programs
• Financial aid 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 (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 a 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.

Once 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.

Fill out the form to register for the class visit on November 4-5, 2023! If you have any questions about visit availability, please reach out to our admissions team at gpsadmissions@bard.edu.

Please note: At this time all visitors are required to provide proof of Covid-19 vaccination prior to arriving for their visit. Additionally, in certain circumstances, the Bard MBA team may ask visitors to remain masked while inside. When the Bard GPS admissions team confirms your visit, they will provide additional information about these policies.

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 a 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 virtual open houses for prospective students to learn more about graduate school options in our MBA in Sustainability and Center for Environmental Policy programs.

During these open houses, prospective students have the opportunity to meet with alumni and faculty from their program of interest. It's the perfect way to connect with the Bard GPS community, and get any questions answered about the student experience directly from those who know it best - the faculty and alumni of the programs.

What we cover:

• Overview of graduate program offerings
• Student experience
• Alumni career outcomes
• General admissions and financial aid information

A $65 application fee waiver is available at the end of the session 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 a 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.