Housing

Off-Campus Housing

• Living in the Community
• Off-Campus Expenses

• What is my budget? (Refer to the budget information on the Residence Life website for specific ideas.)
• Will I rely on the shuttle or do I have my own vehicle? How will shuttle service interruptions in the winter affect my ability to attend class?
• Are there ways that living off campus could impact my academic and cocurricular involvement?
• Am I prepared to handle the time commitment of cooking my own meals and taking care of household chores? Would fulfilling these responsibilities be likely to interfere with my ability to complete all of my schoolwork? 
• Decide if you will live alone or with roommates. If you will have roommates, how many? This will determine the number of bedrooms your apartment should have as well as the price range you can afford.
• Determine a budget, consider costs for rent, groceries, utilities (which may include water, trash, heat, electricity, etc.), and transportation.
• Talk with friends and peers who live off campus and see how they like the area, their landlord, and if they have any tips for finding a good place to live.
• You and your roommate(s) should discuss the price, approximate location and amenities of an apartment before you even start looking. If air conditioning or pets are a must, ask about this before you make an appointment to view the apartment.
• Consider transportation challenges. Keep in mind that if you rely on the Bard shuttle, disruptions in service will occur throughout the year due to maintenance and weather. Students should have a back-up plan for getting to campus in the event that the shuttle is not running. 
• Know your rights. Make sure you are familiar with the New Laws Protecting All Residential Renters in New York State (PDF).
• Carefully review your lease and ask questions before you sign. It is often best to have someone with legal experience review the lease prior to committing to it. Remember: once a lease is signed, it is a legal, binding document.

On-Campus Housing

• All resident students are charged room and board and are required to take the meal plan. All regular semester meal plans, which are included in the board charge, are the same cost. 
• The cost for room and board for the academic year—August 27, 2022 through May 28, 2023—is $17,180.00
• Graduate students who plan to stay in their room after May 28, 2023 will be charged $32 per day through May 31, 2023.  
• Beginning June 1, 2023, the 2023–24 housing charge is applicable (yet to be determined).
• Weekly rates can be arranged for students who have to stay for a short period beyond May 31, 2023. Per diem rates are not available.
• Students will be placed based upon preference, information from the Graduate Housing Profile, and availability of space.
• There is no special housing deposit required.
• Student Accounts will include the room and board fee on the student’s tuition bill.
• Please keep in mind that the commitment is made to live on campus for the full academic year.