Can I transfer as a student to Bard College Berlin?

I'm thinking about transferring to Bard College Berlin and wondering what the experience is like for transfer students. How complex is the application process, and do they offer any support for transfers?

Yes, Bard College Berlin does accept transfer students and offers a supportive environment for them. As a transfer student, you would apply online as any new student would, except you will check the box indicating that you are a transfer. Alongside other requirements such as a personal statement, high school transcript, and letters of recommendation, you'd also need an official transcript from your current college/university.

For the transfer credit, the institution you're transferring from must be accredited, and the courses you've completed need to correspond to Bard College Berlin’s liberal arts curriculum. Also, you must have received grades that would be equivalent to a C or better for them to be considered for transfer. However, the final award of transferred credits rests with the faculty and may only be confirmed after enrollment.

In terms of support, while Bard College Berlin might not have resources specifically designated for transfer students, they provide a range of academic and personal support services open to all students. It's also beneficial to know that Bard College has a design meant to foster a tight-knit community, which would help you integrate and connect with other students seamlessly.

For an enriching study abroad experience, students also have the opportunity to study at Bard's main campus in New York or any of Bard's international partner institutions.

Remember, transferring to a different university can be a big step and you should always weigh the academic, personal, and financial aspects of such a decision. It can be helpful to reach out directly to the admissions team at Bard College Berlin to discuss this further to make sure it's the right decision for you. They will be the best source of specific, current information and are likely to have seen situations like yours before.