Bard Academy is the nation’s first two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders for early college. Sharing a campus with the College, the Academy is taught by Simon’s Rock professors. In just six years, Academy students matriculating into the College can earn their Bachelor of Arts degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
(see more)Bard Academy is the nation’s first two-year boarding and day program designed to prepare 9th and 10th graders for early college. Sharing a campus with the College, the Academy is taught by Simon’s Rock professors. In just six years, Academy students matriculating into the College can earn their Bachelor of Arts degree from Bard College at Simon’s Rock.
Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Welcomed Fall 2023 Entering Class

Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Welcomed Spring 2025 Entering Class

Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Welcomed Fall 2024 Entering Class


Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Welcomed Spring 2022 Entering Class


Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Welcomed Spring 2021 Entering Class


Bard Academy at Simon's Rock Announces Honors List

Honor Roll Fall 2020

Bard Academy Class of 2024 Matriculates into Bard College at Simon's Rock


Students Complete First Year at Bard Academy
