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BardWorks Annandale x NYC 2026

January 20–23

(Students Return from Winter Intersession Early)

What is BardWorks?
Bridging a Liberal Arts education with the professional world, BardWorks is designed to support students as they begin shaping their post-college paths. The program empowers students to identify meaningful connections between their academic experiences and future goals through reflection, mentorship, and real-world conversations. With guidance from professionals and alumni/ae, students will gain the tools to navigate life after Bard confidently and purposefully.

Registration Fee: TBD
We’re committed to making BardWorks accessible to all students. If you are in need of financial support, we welcome and encourage you to indicate that in your application. Requests for financial assistance will be reviewed by Student Financial Services. If you have any questions or concerns, please email [email protected]. 

Common Questions
Transportation? The BardWorks Committee provides the Bus to/from NYC.
Food Expenses? The Committee also ensures that breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided throughout the conference.

BardWorks is realized through the generous support of Bard’s devoted community of donors, families, and alumni/ae, whose commitment helps underwrite the majority of our costs. The BardWorks committee extends its sincere gratitude to all who have contributed to making this program possible.

BardWorks Annandale x NYC 2026

Tuesday, January 20

Student Arrival & Check-In: 3:30–4:00 pm
BardWorks participants will return to the Annandale campus early from Winter Break and meet BardWorks Staff at the Multi-Purpose Room (MPR) in the Campus Center. 

Setting the Stage & Dinner: 4:00–6:00 pm
Students will all gather at MPR in the Campus Center to have dinner, meet BardWorks Staff, and prepare for the engaging week ahead. Students will get to know their classmates through interactive relationship-building activities and be introduced to the Bard Career Network platform, a resource that allows students to connect and interact with alumni/ae directly.

Join the Bard Career Network Here

Wednesday, January 21

Full daily schedules will be published in the Fall 2025 semester. 

Thursday, January 22

Full daily schedules will be published in the Fall 2025 semester. 

Building Relationships & Connecting Reception at Blithewood Manor: 6:00–8:00 pm  
Students will have the opportunity to practice relationship-building and networking skills while meeting and mingling with local alumni/ae, employers, and members of the Bard Family Network working in various industries. Business casual attire is encouraged for this event, which will be held at the historic Blithewood Manor House. Beverages and small bites will be provided.

Friday, January 23

Full daily schedules will be published in the Fall 2025 semester. 

NYC: Career Pathways Panels and Networking (All-Day Event)

The full day of professional panels will conclude with a fun and engaging reception with alumni/ae living and working in the NYC area. Note: Throughout the conference, you will engage with your peers, alumni/ae, and professionals. Business casual dress is encouraged; however, please feel free to dress how you feel best represents your authentic self.

Student Departure from Campus, Kline Bus Stop: 7–7:15 am
Students will board a bus at the Kline Bus Stop across from the Kline parking lot to head to New York City. BardWorks staff will greet students and check names before boarding. Bus departure will be prompt, so students should plan to board the bus before 7:15 am.

Student Arrival at NYC Location (TBD)  9:30 am approx. 

BardWorks NYC - “Building Your Community” Reception: 4:30–7 pm
Students will have the opportunity to meet and network with alumni/ae and members of the Bard Family Network working and living in the NYC area. Our guests will represent various fields of interest. Students will benefit from this immersive experience and polish and practice their networking and communication skills learned and developed throughout the BardWorks program.

Travel back to Annandale & Depart NYC at 7:00 pm
Students will travel back to the Annandale campus on provided transportation. For those students planning to stay in the city and will not be returning on the bus, please be sure to let a staff member know.

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BardWorks
Bard College, P.O. Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504
[email protected]
Bard College
30 Campus Road, PO Box 5000
Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 12504-5000
Phone: 845-758-6822
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