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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Credit Cards- Digital Millennium Copyright Act
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- Events Registration
- Free Speech Policy
- Dogs on Campus
- Gender-Based Misconduct
- Grilling on Campus
- E-bikes, E-scooters,Hoverboards and Similar Vehicles
- Harassment, Discrimination and Stalking Policy
- Leaves of Absence/Dismissals
- Nondiscrimination Policy
- Photography and Videography Policy
- Physical Violence/Threats of Physical Violence
- Sanctions
- Sign Posting Policy
- Smoking
- Student Judiciary Board
Student-Athlete Compensation- Theft
- Trash Disposal
- Trespassing
- Vandalism
- Weapons
- Safety and Security
- Appendix I: Moderation
- Appendix II: Senior Project Preparation and Presentation
- COVID-19 Handbook Addendum
Trash Disposal
Off-campus residents may not bring trash, recyclables or re-usable (FreeUse) materials from their off campus houses for placement on campus, and will be fined $50 per bag/item for the first offense. Further disciplinary action will be taken for further infractions. Certain recyclable, compostable and FreeUse items may be disposed of with prior approval through the Bard Office of Sustainability – contact [email protected] Please refer to the Bard Office of Sustainability (BoS) website for ideas on how to dispose of unwanted materials when you live off campus. https://www.bard.edu/bos/people/community/Students who have questions about how to dispose of, compost, recycle, or re-use items should visit the BoS website at https://www.bard.edu/bos/