All first-year and sophomore students are required to live on campus (with exceptions for commuting students whose permanent residence is within 50 miles of campus). All students are subject to a housing contract for the full academic year and are not able to move off campus mid–academic year. Rising juniors and seniors are able to apply to live off campus by attending an information session and declaring their intent to live off campus prior to the Returning Student Room Selection process.
Info Session Dates
Students requesting to move off campus must attend one of our info sessions. Info sessions run for about an hour, ending in a sign-in to collect attendance.
Off-Campus Info Sessions (All on Zoom)
February 21, 12:00 pm
February 29, 5:00 pm
March 5, 12:00 pm
Please email [email protected] if you intend to live off-campus.
Off-Campus Info Sessions (All on Zoom)
February 21, 12:00 pm
February 29, 5:00 pm
March 5, 12:00 pm
Please email [email protected] if you intend to live off-campus.
Important Questions to Consider
Moving Off Campus
Follow these three simple steps to move off campus without any penalty fines or being charged for the full cost of living on campus.
Bard College Living Off-Campus Policy
Living in the Community
Be a Good Neighbor
Area Transportation
The biggest reality check for students considering living off campus is the following question:
Will I rely on the shuttle or do I have my own vehicle? How will shuttle service interruptions in the winter affect my ability to attend class?
Budget and Expenses
Students should understand that there are often hidden and unexpected costs associated with living off campus. Creating a budget is a critical part of living off campus. You may want to create a budget worksheet using some of the following questions as a guide.
How much will internet or cable cost?
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