Bard ResLife
The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Commons

The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Commons

The Stewart and Lynda Resnick Commons contains 14 environmentally-friendly student residence halls. They include Resnick Commons A through Resnick Commons L and the recently built McCausland and Brown. 

Resnick Commons Residences

  • Resnick A, C, + G
    Resnick A, C, + G
    Resnick A, C, and G are the three corridor-style residence halls in the Commons.
  • Resnick Suites
    Resnick Suites
    Resnick B, D, E, F, G, H, and I each house four four-person suites, and Resnick J, K, and L each house four five-person suites for a total of 44 suites.
  • McCausland + Brown
    McCausland + Brown
    Located at the north end of Resnick Commons, McCausland and Brown are two three-floor corridor-style residence halls.
  • Stone Row
    Stone Row
    Dating back to our days as St. Stephen’s College, Stone Row is comprised of Hoffman, McVickar, and Potter Halls.
  • South Hall
    South Hall
    South Hall is nestled between the Old Gym performance space and Henderson Annex computer labs.
Resnick Commons Community Map
Resnick Commons Community Map

Resnick Commons Community Map

Video Tours

  • Watch a Video Tour of Resnick Brown
  • Watch a Video Tour of Resnick D
Resnick Commons Reslife Team
Resnick Commons PC Team, 2021–22. Back Row, L–R: PCs Azriel, Aleda, Arisleida, Wyatt, Angel, Emily, Lea, Mikelison. Front Row, L–R: PC Sydney, AC Marissa, PC Meylin, LPC Victoria, PC Mandy.

Resnick Commons Reslife Team

Resnick Commons is guided by a team of nine Peer Counselors, one Lead Peer Counselor, and an Area Coordinator. Reach out to these folks for anything you could possibly need.

Residential Evening Support Time (REST)

  • REST in Resnick Commons
    Residential Evening Support Time (REST) is a time when residents can find a Peer Counselor in their area of campus via call, text, or drop-in. Daily from 9 pm to midnight, South Campus residents can call to find the PC on REST who will be lounging in a common room on south campus.

    845-758-7455
    [email protected]

    Learn more about REST here.

In the Neighborhood

Check out places close to Resnick Commons!
  • Center for Spiritual Life
    Center for Spiritual Life
    Located in the basement of the Resnick A residence hall, the Center for Spiritual Life is the primary programming space for the Bard College Chaplaincy. 
  • Stevenson Athletic Center
    Stevenson Athletic Center
    Home to campus fitness and wellness facilities, the Stevenson Athletic Center is home to the NCAA Division 3 Bard Raptors varsity athletic teams.
  • Kline Commons
    Kline Commons
    Kline Commons is the heart of dining on campus.