Bard Early College New Orleans is a selective program in partnership with New Orleans public schools. Interested students of our partner high schools submit an application and participate in a multi-stepped admissions process. Depending on the program, these steps may include campus visits, one-on-one interviews, teacher recommendations, writing samples and academic audition classes.
Our academic audition classes, planned and led by BECNO faculty, are designed to give students a chance to participate in a BECNO class as they weigh their academic options for the following year. The BECNO admissions team also considers high school data such as GPA and attendance when making admissions decisions. We seek to admit applicants from a wide range of backgrounds who demonstrate curiosity, responsibility and a love of learning.
Currently, Bard Early College New Orleans holds partnerships with the following high schools:
Last Updated July 2024
BECNO has staff contacts at each of our partner high schools. Unsure who to contact at your students high school about BECNO? Reach out to Dean of Students Candace Colbert at [email protected] or call our office at 504-439-0122.
Are you a staff/faculty member of a high school interested in learning more about a partnership with BECNO? Please contact Dean of Students Candace Colbert at [email protected].
