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Health + Safety

Campus Resources
Student Conduct
Residence Accessibility 
On this page you will find resources around policies that impact life in the residence halls.  For the full policy text, we encourage you to review the student handbook below. The policies for life in the residence halls are derived from local, state, and federal law (especially fire safety codes) and are enforced to assure safety of the community.

Planning for the Semester

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    We look forward to welcoming you back to campus! You'll find detailed guidance on travel requirements, testing, quarantine, and more on the COVID-19 Response website.

    COVID-19 Student FAQs

Pet Request Form

Students have the privilege of bringing a small pet, such as a fish or hamster, to the residences.  Download this form and complete it for approval prior to bringing pets into the residence halls.

Pet Request Form Download

Student Handbook

 

Student Handbook 2021–2022

This handbook provides some basic information about academic requirements and regulations; a guide to resources and facilities; College policies and regulations; and a statement as to students’ responsibilities and rights regarding their behavior on campus and their use of facilities. The handbook should be used in conjunction with the Bard College Catalogue. Read both publications carefully; you are responsible for knowing and understanding their contents.

The provisions of this handbook are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Bard College or its officers and faculty. The College reserves the right to make changes affecting admission procedures, tuition, fees, courses of instruction, programs of study, faculty listings, academic grading policies, and general regulations. The information in this handbook is current as of August 2021, but is subject to change without notice.


Bard College does not discriminate in education, employment, admission, or services on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, age, religion, national origin, or handicapping conditions. This policy is consistent with state mandates and with governmental statutes and regulations, including those pursuant to Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Federal Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Federal Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. Questions regarding compliance with Titles VI and IX should be directed to the Vice President for Administration. Questions regarding compliance with Section 504 and the ADA Act should be directed to the Dean of Studies. All queries and requests should be sent c/o Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, New York 12504-5000.