Health and Safety

The current "Federal Crime Report" (Clery Report) for Bard College may be found at:

Prior to registration, all students must complete a health form that includes a personal medical history, results of a physical examination by a physician or nurse practitioner, and an immunization record documented by a health care provider. Particular attention must be paid to current immunization for measles, mumps, and rubella as required by the New York State Department of Health. Students who do not comply with this requirement are not allowed to register for classes. Students must also sign a form required by New York State that they have been informed about the meningitis vaccine.

The following forms can be found at the link below:

• Physical Examination (pdf)
• Meningitis (pdf)
• Measles brochure (pdf)

“Bard College offers an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) to all employees and their families. The EAP, available to all permanent employees at the time of their hire, provides access to free, confidential help with a range of personal and family issues. In addition, the EAP provides referral and case management for other work/life needs such as childcare, elder care and debt counseling. The EAP is available 24 hours a day/7 days a week for crisis intervention and during regular business hours for counseling appointments.”

“The following are examples of infractions of rules of conduct that may result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment:
•    Working under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs
•    Possession, distribution, sale, transfer, or use of alcohol or illegal drugs in the workplace while on duty, or while operating employer-owned vehicles or equipment.”