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.
- Welcome to Bard!
- Student Government Constitution of Bard College
- Academic and Campus Life Calendar, 2024–2025
- Religious Services and Holiday Calendar, 2024-2025
- Social Media Guidance
- Sports & Student Clubs
- Bard College Student Government and Standing Committees
- Learning at Bard
- Learning at Bard
- The Curriculum
- Structure of the First Year
- Language and Thinking Program
- First-Year Seminar
- Citizen Science
- First-Year Advising
- First-Year Electives
- Program and Concentration Approach to Study
- Moderation
- Distribution Requirements
- Senior Project
- Academic Courses
- Academic Programs and Concentrations
- Specialized Degree Programs
- Academic Requirements and Regulations
- Evaluation and Grades
- Academic Deficiencies
- Plagiarism and Academic Dishonesty
- Grievance Committee
- Withdrawal from the College and Rematriculation
- Campus Facilities and Resources
- Residence Life & Housing
- College Policies, Regulations, and Procedures
- Safety and Security
- Appendix I: Moderation
- Appendix II: Senior Project Preparation and Presentation
- COVID-19 Handbook Addendum
First-Year Electives
First-Year Electives allow students to explore fields in which they know they are interested and to experiment with unfamiliar areas of study. Students select three elective courses in each semester of the first year (the fourth course is the First-Year Seminar).