Bard College at Simon's Rock is the only college in the country specifically designed for bright, highly motivated students ready to enter college early, usually after the 10th or 11th grade. Simon's Rock offers a challenging program in the liberal arts and sciences, taught exclusively in small seminars by a supportive, highly-trained faculty. Degrees are granted in more than 35 majors. The Princeton Review's Best 380 Colleges rates academics at Simon's Rock higher than Harvard and Princeton. For more information, visit simons-rock.edu.
(see more)Bard College at Simon's Rock is the only college in the country specifically designed for bright, highly motivated students ready to enter college early, usually after the 10th or 11th grade. Simon's Rock offers a challenging program in the liberal arts and sciences, taught exclusively in small seminars by a supportive, highly-trained faculty. Degrees are granted in more than 35 majors. The Princeton Review's Best 380 Colleges rates academics at Simon's Rock higher than Harvard and Princeton. For more information, visit simons-rock.edu.
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Spring 2025 Entering Class
Twenty-three students joined the spring 2025 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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Feb 14
Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2024 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the fall 2024 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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Feb 13
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Fall 2024 Entering Class
Seventy-six students joined the Fall 2024 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2024 Oct 9
Commencement 2024
Bard College at Simon's Rock graduated 95 students on Saturday, May 18, 2024. Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to 26 students and Associate of Arts degrees were awarded to 69 students.
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2024 Aug 26
Students Named to Simon's Rock Spring 2024 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the spring 2024 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2024 Aug 26
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Spring 2024 Entering Class
Fourteen students joined the spring 2024 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2024 Mar 25
Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2023 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the fall 2023 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2024 Mar 25
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Fall 2023 Entering Class
Sixty-nine students joined the Fall 2023 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2023 Oct 10
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Spring 2022 Entering Class
Seven students joined the spring 2022 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2022 May 4
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Spring 2021 Entering Class
Twenty-three students joined the spring 2021 class at Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2021 Apr 12
Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2020 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the fall 2020 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2021 Apr 12
Simon's Rock Welcomed the Fall 2020 Entering Class
One hundred and three students joined Bard College at Simon's Rock, where they'll embark on a rigorous liberal arts and sciences education early.
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2020 Nov 30
Students Complete First Year at Bard College at Simon's Rock & Make Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students who completed their first year and were named to the Fall 2020 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2021 Apr 12
Students Celebrate Completion of One Year at Simon's Rock
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students who completed their first year of early college.
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2021 Apr 12
Commencement 2020
Bard College at Simon's Rock graduated 153 students in May 2020. Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to 46 students and Associate of Arts degrees were awarded to 109 students. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Simon's Rock postponed its in-person Commencement ceremony. However, a Virtual Awards Ceremony and Presentation of A.A. and B.A. Recipients was held on Friday, May 15, 2020.
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2020 Jul 20
Simon's Rock Welcomes the Fall 2019 Entering Class
Bard College at Simon's Rock matriculated one hundred and forty-seven students who started college early before completing high school.
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2019 Dec 19
Commencement 2019
Bard College at Simon's Rock graduated 166 students on Saturday, May 18, 2019. Bachelor of Arts degrees were awarded to 66 students and Associate of Arts degrees were awarded to 100 students.
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2019 Jul 11
Simon's Rock Welcomes the Fall 2018 Entering Class
Bard College at Simon's Rock matriculated one hundred and forty seven students who started college early before completing high school.
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2018 Sep 19
Students Named to Simon's Rock Spring 2018 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the Spring 2018 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2018 Jul 9
Commencement 2018
140 students graduated from Bard College at Simon's Rock, the early college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on Saturday, May 19th, 2018.
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2018 Jul 16
Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2017 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the Fall 2017 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2018 Mar 26
Student-Athletes Recognized at Simon's Rock 2017 Athletic Awards
Bard College at Simon's Rock honored 78 student-athletes at the 2017 Annual Athletic Awards Banquet.
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2018 Jan 11
Students performed in 2017 fall dance festival
Students and faculty in the Simon's Rock dance program presented their work to the community in a vibrant celebration of dance. Two programs showcased a total of 24 dance pieces and featured 45 students in performances created by two faculty and 20 student choreographers.
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2018 Jan 11
Commencement 2017
One hundred and forty-four students graduated from Bard College at Simon's Rock, the early college in Great Barrington, Massachusetts, on Saturday, May 20th, 2017.
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2017 Jun 21
Students Named to Simon's Rock Spring 2017 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the Spring 2017 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2017 Jun 22
Leslie Sander Writing Contest Winners
Bard College at Simon's Rock announces winners of the 2017 Leslie Sander Writing Contest
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2017 May 4
Theatre Production: John Cariani's "Almost, Maine" Directed by James Warwick
The Bard College at Simon's Rock Theatre Program presented John Cariani's "Almost, Maine," directed by James Warwick. The play, which had an all-student cast, ran from Friday, April 21st to Saturday, April 29th.
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2017 May 4
Students Named to Simon's Rock Fall 2016 Dean's List
Bard College at Simon's Rock congratulates the students named to the Fall 2016 Dean's List for their outstanding academic achievement.
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2017 Feb 8
Bard College at Simon's Rock Recognizes Students who Participated in the Fall 2016 Internship Program
Bard College at Simon's Rock Recognizes Students With Internships During Fall 2016 Semester
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2017 Jan 12
Simon's Rock Recognizes Students Studying Away in Fall 2016
As part of the Simon's Rock Study Abroad and Affiliates Program, twenty students are spending a semester away in fall of 2016.
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2017 Jan 4