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.
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- Appendix I: Moderation
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- COVID-19 Handbook Addendum
- COVID-19 Student Handbook Addendum
- Introduction
- Holding Ourselves Accountable: A Place to Think about Others
- Off-Campus Life & Engaging with the Local Community
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- Expectations and Guidelines for Campus Life
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- Student Health Pledge
COVID-19 Student Handbook Addendum
Updated 10.17.22This Addendum outlines and explains norms of behavior that all Bard students are expected to uphold in the
2022-2023 academic year in order to abide by new government requirements and to support community
health. It is based on Bard’s return to campus plan, which the Bard COVID-19 Response Team developed in
consultation with local authorities, public health officials, and medical experts, and meets the requirements
defined by New York State government for reopening institutions of higher education. It has been informed
by Bard’s motto, A Place to Think , and its mission to be “A private institution acting in the public interest.”
Our personal choices must always take into account the potential consequences for our classmates, faculty,
friends, neighbors, advisors, and staff. Prioritizing the safety of the Bard community and our neighbors in
Red Hook, Tivoli and other Hudson Valley communities is paramount to a safe and successful fall semester.