Bard ResLife
Health + Safety

Health + Safety

On this page you will find information about 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 and are enforced to assure safety of the community.
Campus Resources
Student Conduct
Residence Accessibility 

Bard’s Buildings and Grounds Department provides routine maintenance to prevent maintenance and mold concerns, and Bard’s Environmental Services Department cleans residence hall common areas on a daily basis. Buildings and residence hall rooms are inspected multiple times per year. If you believe that you have mildew or mold in your residence hall room, please complete a work order as soon as possible so the issue can be addressed as quickly and effectively as possible.

Student Handbook

Derelict Vehicles



Community members will be contacted during the school year if a vehicle exhibits signs of deterioration (i.e. flattened tires, broken windows, outdated registration, or lack of license plates). Vehicles parked on campus must be movable in case of an emergency. Safety and Security staff members will attempt to contact the registered owner by using the office’s vehicle registration database. All vehicles must meet road safety standards as set by the New York State Motor Vehicles Department or risk being towed from campus at the owner’s expense. The Town of Red Hook Police Department will be notified of abandoned vehicles. The Town of Red Hook is empowered to dispose of abandoned vehicles in accordance with the provisions of Statute 1224(4) of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law.