The Program
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 |


