The Program

Program Dates

Program Dates

The Fall semester typically begins in September and ends in January.   The Spring semester typically begins in late January / early February and ends in June.

Prior to the start of classes, all students are required to participate in a mandatory pre-departure workshop at Bard College and a required in-country orientation program. 

Please note that actual program dates will vary from year to year and that dates are subject to change at the discretion of the program staff. 




Fall 2011
September 6 Arrive at Bard
September 7 Pre-departure workshop at Bard
September 8 Pre-departure workshop at Bard
September 8 Depart NYC on group flight
September 9 Arrive Tel Aviv and transfer to Jerusalem
September 10 In-country orientation
September 11 In-country orientation
September 12 Classes start
September 12 AQB orientation for new students
November 14 Start of Eid Al Adha break
November 19 Start of Eid Al Adha break
December 22 Start of Christmas break
January 1 End of Christmas break
January 11 Last day of classes
January 12 Students return to NYC on group flight






















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