Bard ResLife

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

Lock Outs

Students should lock their rooms and carry their room keys with them at all times. In the event a student is locked out of their room, they should contact security. A lockout call is not considered a priority, but a security guard will respond as quickly as staffing permits. During the Language and Thinking program, first-year students will not be charged, unless a student has excessive lockouts. After the completion of the Language and Thinking program, first-year students will be charged a $10.00 fee per lockout. All returning students are expected to understand the lockout policy and will be charged a $10.00 fee for each lockout.