Peer Counselors (PCs) are students who live alongside students and serve as leaders as well as resources for their residents. PCs are trained each year in topics such as: student development and transitions, listening and referral skills, recognizing students in distress, and community building. Each PC is required to present programming each semester on a variety of topics including social justice, independent living, fostering ownership, and active citizenship. They are supervised by the Area Coordinators (ACs) who are live-in professional staff members. Together with the ACs, PCs also assist in the management of residence halls. For Bard students, the PC is the first point of contact in the Residence Hall. The Peer Counselor Program began in the fall of 1976 in response to student desire for more connectivity between students.
For parents, questions about Residential Life should be directed to the Professional Staff Area Coordinator (listed for each area below) or another member of the Residence Life and Housing team at 845-758-7455.
For parents, questions about Residential Life should be directed to the Professional Staff Area Coordinator (listed for each area below) or another member of the Residence Life and Housing team at 845-758-7455.
Jen L., Lead Peer Counselor
Resnick Commons PCs
Resnick Commons Residences:
McCausland, Brown, Resnick Commons A-L, Stone Row (McVickar-Potter, Hoffman Houses)
For Resnick Commons, the Peer Counselor on REST (Residential Evening Support Time)
can be reached from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. every evening via phone or text to:
845-867-7314
Resnick Commons PCs
Graduation Year: 2023Major: Math
What's your favorite thing about being an LPC? My favorite thing about being an LPC is seeing the student's visions for community building come to life. Everyone works together and is passionate about lending a helping hand and learning along the way. The PCs are the foundation of our thriving community at Bard and we LPCs are there to support, listen and guide amazing these human beings.
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Amadou G.
Amadou G.
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Architecture
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? The ability to assist my peers and make a fun and safe living environment. -
Antoinay C. (she/her)
Antoinay C. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Economics
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is growing my network and getting to know people from all over the world because bard is very diverse in that area. -
Christopher D. (he/him)
Christopher D. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Film/CS
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? The best thing about being a PC is getting more opportunities to connect with people all over the Bard community. -
Dana D. (they/she)
Dana D. (they/she)
Graduation Year: Spring 2025
Major: Anthropology w/ a concentration in Africana Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite part of being a PC is being a direct resource on campus for my fellow peers. It also gives me another opportunity to cultivate community on campus. -
Erica L. (she/her)
Erica L. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love building relationships with my residents and being able to guide them! -
Leo C.
Leo C.
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Madoris S. (she/her)
Madoris S. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Sociology and Spanish Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is meeting new people and being able to create harmony and understanding within the residential community. -
Mandy D. (she/her)
Mandy D. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023Major: PsychologyWhat is your favorite thing about being a PC? Getting to think of cool door dec and bulletin board ideas! -
Nicole C.
Nicole C.
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Samantha R.
Samantha R.
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Sydney G. (she/her)
Sydney G. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
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Sydney O. (she/her)
Sydney O. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Film Electronic Arts and Philosophy
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? In her role as a PC, she most enjoys sharing campus resources with her residents that may have otherwise had difficulty finding them!
Yaseer A., Lead Peer Counselor
Cruger Village PCs
Cruger Village Residence Halls:
Cruger Hall, Keen North & South, Maple House, Mulberry House, Oberholzer, Spruce House, Sycamore House, Bartlett, Hirsch, Tremblay
For Cruger Village, the Peer Counselor on REST (Residential Evening Support Time) can be reached from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. every evening via phone or text to:
845-867-7246
Cruger Village PCs
Graduation Year: 2023Major: Global and International Studies
What's your favorite thing about being an LPC? My favorite thing about being an LPC is building community and fostering incredible relationships among the PCs!
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Aleda R. (she/her)
Aleda R. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Studio Arts
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? As a PC, I like to be available as a resource and help people find what they need! -
Aleksandar D. (he/him)
Aleksandar D. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Political Science with a concentration in Public Health
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite part about being a PC is being able to provide guidance to my residents, helping them understand Bard and college in general. -
Amirat M. (she/her)
Amirat M. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Biology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is hosting dorm events for my residents. -
Emily P.
Emily P.
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Gil M.
Gil M.
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Henry C. (he/him)
Henry C. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Computer Science and Physics
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Getting to know new people -
Isabel A.
Isabel A.
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Kris T. (she/her)
Kris T. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Chemistry & Biochemistry
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is the fact that I get to be a resource to my residents and just someone who they can look to for advice, help, and anything of the sort. -
Miala W. (she/her)
Miala W. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Psychology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is helping my residents feel comfortable enough to come to me about anything! -
Mingxi W. (she/her)
Mingxi W. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Psychology & Asian Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Getting to know, serving as a trustworthy resource for, as well as developing relationships with my residents. -
Nadia M. (she/her)
Nadia M. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is to build relationships with my residents, having fun in dorm events, and be able to help them when they come up with any kind of questions. -
Zizi Z. (she/her)
Zizi Z. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Sociology and Music
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being a resource for my residents and being able to guide them through their first year at Bard. I enjoy being able to be a part of building a safe, fun, and comfortable environment for my residents and seeing how they all support each other.
Marty G., Lead Peer Counselor
North Campus PCs
North Campus Residence Halls:
Robbins, Robbins Addition, Ward Manor, Manor Annex, and South Hall
Robbins, Robbins Addition, Ward Manor, Manor Annex, and South Hall
North Campus, the Peer Counselor on REST (Residential Evening Support Time)
can be reached from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight every evening via phone or text to:
845-867-7040
North Campus PCs
Graduation Year: 2023Major: Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being an LPC? I get to make spreadsheets!
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Arisleida H. (she/her)
Arisleida H. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Arabic/ Middle Eastern Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Making a positive change in the Bard Community by creating a safe space for my residents. -
Caleb W. (he/him)
Caleb W. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Film Production Major
My favorite thing about being a PC: My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to cultivate a sense of community and be a pillar of support for my residents. -
Mikelison W.
Mikelison W.
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Mya M. (she/her)
Mya M. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Studio Art and Anthropology
What is your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is decorating the hallway. -
N'Kira H. (she/her)
N'Kira H. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Psychology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is seeing new faces every year and being a resource for my peers. I am excited to spend my last year getting to know everyone and being present on campus! -
Samaira W. (she/her)
Samaira W. (she/her)
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite part about being a PC is being able to enhance the quality of life in the residence halls, while fostering community engagement. -
Sasha F. (she/her)
Sasha F. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Chemistry and Physics
What is your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to support my peers. -
Shaunessy R. (she/her)
Shaunessy R. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Music and German Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is getting to know other PCs at Bard; everyone at ResLife is so welcoming and kind, and funny. It has been so much fun getting to work with them. -
Wyatt R. (he/him)
Wyatt R. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023Major: Written arts with a concentration in LAISWhat is your favorite thing about being a PC? I love connecting with my residents and meeting new people.
Huba Z., Lead Peer Counselor
South Campus PCs
South Campus Residence Halls:
Bluecher, Bourne, Honey, Leonard, Obreshkove, Rovere, Rueger, Sands, Shafer, Shelov, Steinway, Tewksbury, and Wolff
For South Campus, the Peer Counselor on REST (Residential Evening Support Time) can be reached from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 midnight every evening via phone or text to:
845-867-7039
South Campus PCs
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Annie W. (she/her)
Annie W. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Middle Eastern studies and Biology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is introducing First-year students to Bard and helping new students adjust to college and dorm life. -
Asyl A. (she/her)
Asyl A. (she/her)
Graduation Year: Spring 2024
Major: Asian Studies and Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I want to make sure that everyone around me is okay. If my residents need anything, I’m always happy to help. -
Azriel A.
Azriel A.
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Darrion T. (he/him)
Darrion T. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Math & Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is knowing that I can make a positive impact on someone's first-year experience here at Bard! -
Finn O.
Finn O.
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Ifigeneia G. (she/her)
Ifigeneia G. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2025
Major: Theater and Philosophy
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is hanging out with my residents in the common room, talking about our days, and doing homework together. -
Jess B. (she/her)
Jess B. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Written Arts, Psychology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a peer counselor is seeing the joy and help I can bring to students' lives. I really like being able to share a resource, let someone know what is available, and give them the help that they need. I also really enjoy making bulletin boards and getting to make art and collections of information that others can enjoy! -
Jonathan A. (he/him)
Jonathan A. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Written Arts
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to be a support system/friend to anyone that I meet on Campus. -
Lucy G. (Any Pronouns)
Lucy G. (Any Pronouns)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Studio Arts
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Getting to host events for others and getting involved with meeting new people. -
Mary M.
Mary M.
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Phu N. (he/him)
Phu N. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Photography
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love being a resource to my residents, forming communities, and helping them through their first/next year at Bard! -
Symonne R. (she/her)
Symonne R. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Electronic Music
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? The best thing about being a PC is watching my residents create a community in the dorm! You know you've done your job when you get to become a participant in your living community and not just an authority figure.