Bard College endeavors to create a campus environment that is free of barriers to the extent possible. All new buildings and major renovations are designed as accessible facilities. Additionally, the College is performing an ongoing self-evaluation of our existing facilities to identify areas where barriers may be removed to improve accessibility for programs and activities.
Topography of the Annandale Campus
The Bard Campus, historically known as “the rough and rocky hill,” sits on the east bank of the Hudson River between the Catskill and Berkshire Mountain ranges. The glacially sculpted terrain is composed of ridges and valleys, making for a steep and rolling landscape. The highest elevation point on Bard's campus is 200 feet above sea level, with nearby ravines dropping to around 50 feet above sea level (a rise equal to a 15-story building). The extensive 930-acre campus spans 1.6 miles (or approximately 32 blocks) from north to south campus.
Due to the topography of the College campus, many of the pedestrian paths have conditions that do not meet universal accessibility requirements due to their slope and surface type.
Due to the topography of the College campus, many of the pedestrian paths have conditions that do not meet universal accessibility requirements due to their slope and surface type.