Programs
Student Life
Overview
Student Body
The Al-Quds Bard Honors College for Liberal Arts and Sciences is located on the campus of Al-Quds University. The University was founded in 1984 and is home to approximately 10,000 students. The Al-Quds Bard Honors College, which began enrolling students in 2009, currently serves a tight-knit community of about 150 Palestinian students. Over the coming years the student body is expected to grow to about 400.
Student Activities & Services
The Honors College is committed to fostering a community that supports the diverse talents and ambitions of its students. On offer are a wide array of academic and cultural events including: lectures, film screenings, field trips, symposia, workshops, and social events.
Students are also encouraged to create clubs and organizations that fit their particular interests and needs. These clubs offer students the opportunity to explore hobbies, become involved in local and global issues, and practice and develop special skills. Whether clubs focus on the arts, government, writing, science, athletics, or an academic subject, the Honors College promotes active student participation in intellectual and cultural life on campus.
Peer Mentors
Participants in the Al-Quds Bard Study Abroad Program will be assigned a peer mentor from among the general student body at the Honors College. The peer mentor’s role is to help facilitate and ease students’ transition, both in terms of their studies at Al-Quds Bard as well as their broader cultural and social integration to life in Palestine.
