Dear Simon’s Rock Community, It is with mixed emotions of heartbreak and hope that I am announcing that the Bard College Board of Trustees and the Bard College at Simon’s Rock Board of Overseers ...

We are committed to providing an accessible, exceptional opportunity. For students ready for a four-year, residential liberal arts college experience after the 10th or 11th grade, Simon’s Rock ...

The Kilpatrick Athletic Center offers the resources and support you need to enjoy life-long integrated solutions to health and wellness for both Simon’s Rock students and the greater community. We ...

Our flagship three-week multi-genre writing program in the beautiful Berkshires. Every summer, a group of curious, talented, and engaged young writers live and write together. If you join us, you’ll ...

Research Interests: Rural land use and biodiversity conservation; animal geographies; sacred landscapes; historical geography/environmental history, property, possession, and personhood; Sino-Tibetan ...

For many students, Simon’s Rock is a unique opportunity — much more than an “option.” It’s the “where have you been all my life” answer. The opportunities at Simon’s Rock are unlike anything you’ll ...

Ms. Michel’s interest in theater is inherently political and her work as a theater director has always focused on the sociological and political roles that theater plays in a community. Before coming ...

We are excited to open our new campus in Barrytown , NY at Bard College’s Massena Campus in fall 2025. If you’re on the verge of 11th or 12th grade and certain you don’t want more of the same, Simon’s ...

This information is relevant for the 2024-2025 academic year. Information about the 2025-2026 academic year at the new campus in Barrytown, NY will be made available in late summer 2025. The Writing ...

At Simon’s Rock, excitement about learning is right where it belongs — at the center of everything. During and after class, you’ll get swept up in discussions with peers who share your commitment to ...

Our students typically enter Simon’s Rock after finishing 10th or 11th grade, which means that they skip the last year or two of high school and arrive at Simon’s Rock without diplomas. They make a ...

A visit — whether it’s in-person or virtual — is a great way to get to know us. Below you will find several different ways to connect with us. We look forward to sharing more about Simon’s Rock and ...