Orientation

About Orientation

Orientation equips students for a successful academic career at Bard College Berlin. The Orientation provides students with information on class registration and degree requirements and gives them the opportunity to connect with both their Academic Advisor and current students. In small group sessions students are supported in obtaining mandatory health insurance, residence permits and the city registration (Anmeldung). Additional sessions include a campus tour, learning about campus policies, and meeting key staff.

Questions are asked and answered during Orientation. Some of those have been also answered in the Student Handbook.

Frequently Asked Questions

Packing Recommendations

If you are living on campus at Bard College Berlin, the dorms are equipped with almost everything you need for your studies. We recommend that students bring the following items:

• A towel
• Shower shoes
• Toiletries for the first few days
• European adapter
• To-go mug
• Laptop (recommended)
• Warm clothes and shoes

All residence facilities include rooms that are fully equipped to cover basic needs - they include a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, a chair and a bookshelf (per person). Bed linens and pillows are also provided. Kitchens are stocked with pots and pans, dishware, and silverware. All the residence halls have free wireless internet access and laundry facilities.