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Bard College Catalogue 2009-2010
2009-2010
Residence Life Program
On-Campus HousingBard’s more than 40 residence halls vary considerably in architectural style, social style, and size. Most of the residence halls are coed, and approximately one-third of the rooms are for single occupancy.
Room Assignment for New Students Using the information provided by each new student’s Housing Profile form, the Office of Residence Life assigns rooms and roommates. Ultimately, all housing assignments are subject to the discretion of the director of residence life. All first-year students are required to live on campus with at least one roommate. The only first-year students permitted to live off campus either have a permanent residence within 50 miles of Bard College, are married, are veterans, or are over 21 years of age.
Room Draw Students who decide to live on campus after their first year select their rooms by lottery, according to class seniority, in early May.
Summer and Other Vacations Many of the residence halls are used for conferences and workshops when classes are not in session. Students who wish to live on campus at these times must obtain permission from the Office of Residence Life. The College does not make any accommodation for storage purposes at any time.
Board Students living in the residence halls are required to be on the meal plan. The food service caters to vegans, vegetarians, and nonvegetarians.
Students with Families There is no on-campus housing for married students or students with children.
Graduate Students There are a number of rooms (with private bathrooms) available on campus for rental by graduate students. Off-Campus HousingAll unmoderated students who wish to live off campus must have an off-campus living request completed and approved. Moderated students who wish to live off campus must indicate this by signing the declaration on the front of their financial clearance card and returning it to the Student Accounts Office. The Office of Residence Life keeps a listing of local accommodations. Resident students are not allowed to move off campus at midyear. Students receiving financial aid are advised to find out how moving off campus may affect their financial aid package. Policies and RegulationsThe College expects each student to behave in a conscientious and responsible manner with due regard for the welfare and sensibilities of others. These expectations are elaborated more thoroughly in Bard’s Community Standards of Behavior, published in the Student Handbook. Please consult the Student Handbook for a complete listing of policies and regulations. Area Coordinators and Peer CounselorsArea coordinators assist in the management of residence halls and provide support to residents and peer counselors through counseling and referrals. The area coordinators are full-time, professional staff members who live in the residence halls; they assist students in a variety of ways, including on-call crisis management. Peer counselors are students trained and supervised by the Office of Residence Life. They live in the residence halls and provide assistance and support to both new and returning students, and organize social, educational, and cultural events.
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