Visiting Simon's Rock

Visiting Simon's Rock

Acres of fields and trails make Simon’s Rock at Bard College a beautiful place to study and learn.

As of Fall 2025, Simon's Rock is now located at Bard College's Massena campus, located just a five-minute drive from Bard's main campus in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York.
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Join us for our Fall Discovery Day on November 7th!

Learn more about our innovative early college program.
Throughout the day you will be able to visit faculty-taught sample classes, meet current students and engage with faculty, and tour our campus.
Our admission counselors will also discuss the admissions process. We hope you can make it!

Date: November 7, 2026
Time: 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Register here

Getting to Simon's Rock

Simon's Rock is 2 hours north of New York City and approximately 1 hour south of Albany, with Amtrak service to Rhinecliff, New York, about 15 minutes south of Annandale. The airports closest in proximity to our campus are Stewart International Airport in Newburgh (about 45–50 minutes away) and Albany International Airport (about one hour away).
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Can't make it to Simon's Rock? Visit Us Virtually!

  • Admission Information Sessions
    Connect with a member of the admission staff and a current student for a live online information session. We’re excited to share more about early college at Simon’s Rock, talk you through the application process, and help you meet your admission and financial aid deadlines.
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  • Connect with a Current Student
    There’s no better way to get a sense of what Simon’s Rock is really like than by connecting with a student directly. Our student reps are eager to talk about their Simon’s Rock experience with you. To connect with one of our student ambassadors, start an application.
    Start an Application
  • Visit Campus Online
    Explore Simon’s Rock at Bard College virtually!
    While in-person guided tours are available, we invite you to come to campus virtually and get to know us on your own time and at your own pace.
    Take a Virtual Tour