Welcome to Bard Early College New Orleans

Bard Early College New Orleans (BECNO) engages bright, intellectually curious students through a tuition-free, immersive liberal arts curriculum. By promoting authentic and supportive undergraduate opportunities, BECNO faculty and staff prepare students of all academic backgrounds for further college success. BECNO runs a full-day degree-granting program in partnership with KIPP New Orleans and the Louisiana Department of Education, we make it possible for students to earn both a high school diploma, up to 60 transferable college credits, and an Associate in Arts degree from Bard College.

 

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Bard Early College New Orleans seeks students who are intellectually motivated, curious, and eager for a challenge. BECNO’s unique application process is designed to identify and select applicants based on these qualities, irrespective of a young person’s previous academic record.

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3820 St. Claude Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70117

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504-439-0122
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Early college students recognized by national scholarship organizations

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2024 Bard Early College Annual Report

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Bard Early College New Orleans Awards First Associate’s Degrees in Socially Distanced Graduation Ceremony

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