The Bard Early Colleges are a network of schools across the country which offer tuition-free, credit-bearing college study in high school settings.
With over a 15 years of success, Bard Early Colleges are transforming public secondary education through innovative public-private partnerships. The Early Colleges offer students a rigorous, tuition-free, credit-bearing, college course of study in the liberal arts and sciences during the four years of traditional high school. We currently operate seven schools and programs across the country. Our
06/10/2026
⏰ Match week is here!
Every BHSEC alumni/ae gift will be matched dollar-for-dollar through Friday, June 12th. Help us unlock matching funds for BHSEC students and make twice the impact with your donation. We have $8,275 left to raise in just three days to make the most of this special opportunity.
06/09/2026
It’s that time of year again! Please join our third annual alumni/ae giving challenge by donating to BHSEC this week. Our goal is to raise $8,500. All donations will be matched up to our goal, so you can double the positive impact of your gift! Come together with your classmates to support free early college — make a donation and note in the comment box that your gift is for the challenge.
03/31/2026
During the month of March, we celebrate civic engagement across the early college network by highlighting some of the work of our students, faculty, and staff around advocacy, policy, and community engagement.
This year, the Bard community has participated in advocacy efforts with New York State officials, volunteered time with community organizations, hosted a voter registration drive, kickstarted school-wide food waste initiatives, and sat in on arguments at the United States Supreme Court. This is just a small sample of the incredible civic engagement we see in our schools every day.
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01/13/2026
Applications for our summer study abroad opportunities are now open! Don’t miss your chance to apply - we encourage interested students to apply by the rolling deadline of January 19th. Information on both the Summer Intensive at Bard College Berlin and the Montserrat Summer Program can be found at the link in our bio. 🛫
12/20/2025
📣 The application is now open for the Montserrat Summer Program, an opportunity exclusively for Bard Early College students to explore the art and culture of Montserrat.
Students will take one course (2 credits), Exploring the Caribbean Cultural Arts of Montserrat over two weeks. The course examines the rich cultural arts of Montserrat through local traditions in music, dance, art, film, photography, fashion, and cuisine.
Bard Early College students who are 16+ and in strong academic and social standing are encouraged to apply. For more information, email Colin Harte at [email protected]. 🌍
12/18/2025
📣 The application is now open for the 2026 session of the Bard Early College Summer Intensive in Berlin, Germany, hosted on campus with our friends and colleagues at .
Study abroad with peers from across the early college network in one of the world’s most exciting cities. While earning credits in college courses, this program will allow you to experience what it is like to immerse yourself in a new culture.
Bard Early College students who are 16+ and in strong academic and social standing are encouraged to apply. More information on next year’s session and all application materials can be found at the link in our bio. 🌍
11/14/2025
This morning, BHSEC Bronx hosted New York State Senator Luis R. Sepúlveda for a presentation of a $215,000 award, given as part of Senator Sepúlveda’s Empowering the Bronx Initiative.
Joining Senator Sepúlveda to celebrate this exciting award was the Commissioner of New York State Department of Education, Dr. Betty Rosa; First Deputy Chancellor of New York City Public Schools, Isabel DiMola; members of borough and city government; and BHSEC Bronx faculty, staff, and students.
Together, we proudly celebrate the young people of the Bronx and continue to invest in their success.
11/13/2025
Today is the day! Join us for our second-annual Bard Early College Giving Day — and help BHSEC unlock $45,000 in matching gifts. A small group of generous parents and alumni/ae have set this special giving challenge for us, doubling the impact of all donations.
To participate in the challenge, you can choose to donate to your home campus, or to the Bard Early College Fund, which supports all ten of our schools.
Our free early college programs rely on community support to meet our operating budget every year. If you believe in our mission, now is the best time to give! Visit link in bio.
11/10/2025
Celebrate the holiday season with your fellow BHSEC alumni/ae at the beautiful RESOBOX space on Wednesday, December 10th, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Spend the evening reconnecting with your classmates, friends, and favorite faculty while enjoying light fare and seasonal drinks. This is a 21+ event. Register using link in bio!
10/30/2025
A generous group of BHSEC parents and alumni/ae have set a new challenge for us this year — if we can raise $45,000 by November 13th, they will match it!
Last year, for our first-ever Giving Day, you helped us raise over $100k for our free early college programs. We’re excited to bring our community together again this November to support BHSEC students, faculty, and staff with the resources they need.
Mark your calendar to donate on our Giving Day — November 13th — or give today! To help us meet the challenge, you may give anytime between now and November 13th — just make a note in the comment box at the bottom of the donation page that you’d like us to count your gift towards the Giving Day match challenge. Early giving towards our goal opens today, October 30th.
Click the link in our profile to double your gift this year!