The Ravines

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Laundry

Laundry in the Ravines
Each house has a laundry room located on the basement level.  The laundry room features two washers and two dryers.  The  basements are connected, allowing residents to utilize the neighboring house laundry room when needed.

If you experience issues with any of the laundry machines, complete a service request at the link below.  Great neighbors leave a note on any malfunctioning machines to aid in others avoiding the same issue. Our laundry machines are owned and serviced by an outside contractor, yet our Buildings and Grounds team manages the laundry room and relays any machine issues to the outside contractor.  

B&G SERVICE REQUEST

Coinless Laundry
All laundry rooms are equipped with both modern and high-efficient front load washers and dryers. Laundry is part of the room and board cost, so the machines do not require payment to cycle during the academic year.  This coinless laundry feature allows residents to run as many loads as they need without overloading the machines or incurring more cost.

Detergent Choice + Sustainable Practices 
Please note that our machines require the HE (high efficiency) laundry detergent. Detergent pods are recommended for their portability and lack of spills. We also recommend the use of a garment bag when washing delicates and small items such as socks.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES

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Climate Control

Each room in the Ravines features a single HVAC unit with ability to control air conditioning and heat fan speeds when the geothermal supply is providing hot or cold abilities to the unit.

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Parking

Parking at Tewksbury Hall
The Water Treatment Plant lot is where all South Campus residents park.  This large lot is well lit and is an easy walk along Blithewood Avenue.  This lot also serves Buildings & Grounds and overflow parking for the Music Conservatory and Film programs.   To the south of the Ravines, Honey Circle features two accessible parking spots and two loading spots.  To the north, Campus Center Circle features a few spots intended for use of short-term users to the Campus Center and resident student parking is discouraged.  Note, parking along Blithewood Avenue is strictly prohibited.

Student Parking at Bard
Bard College maintains a pedestrian campus, yet all students have the ability to register 1 vehicle for on campus parking.  All motor vehicles (including motorcycles) must be registered with the Department of Safety and Security. Upon registration, students parking sticker indicates the approved lot(s) for the registered vehicle.  Learn more on the Department of Safety and Security’s website.

VEHICLE POLICIES

Guest Parking on Campus
Visitors and guests are expected to follow all parking regulations. All visitors and guests are required to display a Visitor Hang-Tag, available at the Department Safety and Security. Visitor and guest parking areas are so designated.

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Room Security

To enter the building:
You will utilize your Bard ID Card on the proximity sensor next to the front door.  Each house of the Ravines is equipped with door alarms designed in an effort prevent unauthorized access due to door propping.  Please only allow people you know into the residence hall.

To enter your room:
Upon move-in you will be issued a brass key to your room door.  Each resident is issued their own key and students are prohibited from sharing keys.  Note, residents are not permitted to duplicate any keys issued by the college.

Locked Out?
If you are locked out, call security at 845.758.7460 for assistance 24/7.  Please note, there is a fine associated with being locked out of your room.   If you lose your brass key or ID card, Buildings & Grounds will cut you a new key or print a new ID card for you.  There is a cost associated with this, connect with B&G for the most up to date costs.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

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Bathrooms

The Ravine houses match when it comes to bathrooms, featuring a total of five bathrooms each.

First Floor
The five residents of the first floor share one single-user restroom.  This restroom is designed in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act to allow for wheelchair users to access the facilities.  The shower stall is large and features a fold-down bench when needed.  There is one toilet and one sink with a mirror.

Second & Third Floors
Stacked atop each other, the upper floors feature two full bathrooms.  One bathroom features a bathtub, toilet and sink.  The other features a shower stall, toilet, and sink.

Bathroom Cleanliness
Respect for the facilities is assumed in the collegiate setting, this is especially important in communal bathrooms.  These community bathrooms are cleaned by the Environmental Services team.  Cleanliness issues can be reported to the email below.  If an emergency occurs, 24/7 service is available by calling security at 845.758.7460.

[email protected]

Bathroom Maintenance
If you should encounter plumbing or lighting issues in a bathroom, please report these to your Peer Counselor and/or complete a service request to have Buildings & Grounds address the issue.  Your vigilance towards leaks can help us cut down on water waste throughout campus.

SERVICE REQUEST FORM

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Bedroom Finishes 

Bedroom Flooring
All bedrooms in the Ravines feature a cool grey wall-to-wall carpet flooring.  Residents are encouraged to connect ot roommates and plan to bring a small vacuum; these are especially helpful in the winter months due to ice melt & salt being tracked into rooms. 

Bedroom Walls
The Ravines feature drywall, lending a home-like feel to the rooms.  We discourage students from using pins to hang decor as many residents find success with products such as command strips.  All bedrooms are painted white and residents are prohibited from painting their own rooms.  When decorating your room, New York State fire code does not allow fabric to hang on walls over ones bed.  Residents are also limited to covering only 25% of the walls in decoration to assure safe conditions.

RESIDENCE LIFE & FIRE SAFETY POLICIES