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.