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 desires 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.
Victoria A., 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: 2022
Major: Sociology & Latin American Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is hosting events for my residents where we cook or bake and getting creative with the door decs :)
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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? Based on my experience over the last two weeks weeks of learning and working with the other PCs, I am excited to expand my involvement and to meet all the new people joining our Bard community. -
Angel O. (he/him)
Angel O. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Computer Science & Spanish Literature
One of my favorite things about being a PC is how much you can learn from all your residents! -
Arisleida H. (she/her)
Arisleida H. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Arabic & Global and International Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I get to engage with the larger Bard community. -
Azriel A. (he/him)
Azriel A. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Philosophy
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is having the ability to interact with individuals that you otherwise would not have the chance to meet. -
Emily P. (she/they)
Emily P. (she/they)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Biology & Pre-Med
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love the sense of community I have with my residents and peers. Being able to both help and learn from them is so rewarding. -
Jen L. (she/her)
Jen L. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Mathematics
What is your favorite thing about being a PC? Working toward building a community that is beneficial for all. -
Lea R. (she/her)
Lea R. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Biology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being given the opportunity to get to know all my residents and make them feel like the dorms are more than a temporary place of living. -
Mandy D. (she/her)
Mandy D. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023Major: PsychologyWhat is your favorite thing about being a PC? The fact that I get to help create an environment where students feel safe in their home away from home! -
Meylin C.
Meylin C.
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Mikelison W. (he/him)
Mikelison W. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Photography & Environmental Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Being a support system for my residents and peers. -
Sydney G. (she/her)
Sydney G. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Biology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is having the opportunity to interact with my residents and build individual relationships while simultaneously building a community. Being a PC also gives me the opportunity to build my own personal and professional skills as a role model and leader in my community. -
Wyatt R. (he/him)
Wyatt R. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Written Arts
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love to learn from my interesting residents.
Liam G., 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: 2022Major: Psychology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Fraternizing with the youth.
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Albert R. (he/him)
Albert R. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Environmental and Urban Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is fostering a community for students to thrive in and always being available to lend a helping hand! -
Asyl A. (she/her)
Asyl A. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? You can set the ruleees in the dooooorms -
Dante M. (he/him)
Dante M. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Biology and Music, concentrating in Gender & Sexuality Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Getting to know the residents, helping them acclimate, and being present for the community. -
Erica L. (she/her)
Erica L. (she/her)
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Freddie H. (he/him)
Freddie H. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Film Production & Psychology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Being able to provide my insight of the best restaurants near Bard, whether it’s a burger, wings, or Mexican cuisine, I have THE SPOTS ready to give to my residents. -
Jess B.
Jess B.
Bio to come -
Jonathan A. (he/him)
Jonathan A. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Undecided
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? "My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to use my shortcomings and experiences to indirectly inspire and create foundational memories to aid in the community at Bard and the outside world." -
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. -
Madoris S. (she/her)
Madoris S. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Sociology & Spanish Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love being able to be a resource!! I am also a people's person so being involved in community programming is part of who I am. I love that the peer counselor position gives me the ability to work on something I enjoy. -
Marsela D. (she/her)
Marsela D. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Human Rights & Economics
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to meet new people and help students. -
Pin-Shan L. (she/her)
Pin-Shan L. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Political Studies & Literature
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Knowing my residents and being able to connect with them. Also sharing our interests together (cooking!) in a same house - like a family! -
Sydney W. (she/her)
Sydney W. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Film Production & Philosophy
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to give residents a warm welcome to Bard College.
Mikalah J., 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: 2022Major: Music Composition & Jazz Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing is meeting other PCs! I've made some of my closest friends at Bard through being a PC and am very grateful for these friendships
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Ana S. (she/her)
Ana S. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Literature
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? This is my first year being a PC, but I'm looking forward to bringing people together and providing support for my residents during these formative years in our lives. -
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. -
Gil M. (they/them)
Gil M. (they/them)
Graduation Year: 2022Major: SociologyWhat is your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is getting to connect with my residents! I love providing support and creating a sense of community for them! -
Marty G. (he/him)
Marty G. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Film/Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? N/A (but soon!) -
Mingxi W. (she/her)
Mingxi W. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Psychology and Asian Studies
What is your favorite thing about being a PC?: Getting to know my residents, being able to provide help when they need it, and building our community. -
Natalia M. (she/her)
Natalia M. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Architecture and Anthropology
What is your favorite thing about being a PC? Forming connections with my residents :) -
Nicole C. (she/her)
Nicole C. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Sociology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Planning events for the residents -
Sasha F. (she/her)
Sasha F. (she/her)
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Violet T. (she/her)
Violet T. (she/her)
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Maxwell T., 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
Graduation Year: 2022Major: American Studies & French Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love showing my residents all the great things Bard has to offer!
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Abby F. (she/her)
Abby F. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Environmental and Urban studies and Global Public health
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Being able to meet new people and create close bonds with the other PC’s. -
Darrion T. (he/him)
Darrion T. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Math & Computer Science
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is that I am able to engage with new students and offer a safe space for all. -
Harmony J. (she/her)
Harmony J. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Written Arts and Athropology
What is you favorite this about being a PC? Creating in-dorm support systems is definitely the most exciting part of my job. -
Huba Z. (she/her)
Huba Z. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Literature & Human Rights
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Being able to be a support system for my peers as well as developing new and meaningful friendships, both within the PC community as well as with my residents! -
Kelany D. (she/her)
Kelany D. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Literature
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being a support system for my fellow Bard students. Also, having the opportunity to create community while improving my leadership skills, and guiding other students to also be leaders in their communities. -
Luka J. (he/him)
Luka J. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Psychology & Pre-Health
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? Going to bed at the end of the day knowing that you did something good for the community! It’s a rewarding feeling when you know you’re doing your part! -
N'Kira H. (she/her)
N'Kira H. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Psychology & Film Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I love that I am creating an experience for my residents that I would have wanted my first-year at Bard. I also enjoy that I am able to network and build a community with my peers. -
Oona A. (she/her)
Oona A. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Global & International Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? I feel that everyone says this but being a resource for students I otherwise would not come into contact with is an incredible everyday experience -
Phu N. (he/they)
Phu N. (he/they)
Graduation Year: 2024
Major: Photography
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? As a PC, I really enjoy making connections, interacting, and hanging out with both my residents and my co-workers. Another activity that I love is to make the door signs and the bulleting boards, it's nice to do some crafty things! -
Sam G. (he/him)
Sam G. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Environmental and Urban Studies
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? It is tantamount that students living on campus have peers living with them who can provide guidance and connect them with the resources they need to succeed. Thus, I enjoy playing an active role in bettering everyone’s Bard experience. -
Symonne R. (she/her)
Symonne R. (she/her)
Graduation Year: 2023
Major: Electronic Music
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? With this being my first year as a PC, I thought this question would be much harder to answer, but my favorite thing so far is meeting all of the new students, interacting with them, and helping to positively influence their start to Bard. -
Tahj F. (he/him)
Tahj F. (he/him)
Graduation Year: 2022
Major: Sociology
What's your favorite thing about being a PC? My favorite thing about being a PC is being able to be that pivotal role between students and the school. I get to help students understand what is expected of them while informing faculty of what the students need.