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Donald G. Tewksbury Hall

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Opened in 1958, Donald G. Tewksbury Hall is a corridor-style residence hall located on South Campus.  Tewksbury Hall was designed by alumnus Sidney Shelov ‘37 & Peter-Paul Muller ‘40 and originally housed the Psychology department in its lower level.  Featuring a large common room and community kitchen, Tewksbury houses nearly 100 students in double, triple, and single rooms. All rooms have wall-to-wall windows and the space to allow you to place the furniture in various layouts.
    

   

Tewksbury by Number

Tewksbury by Number

  • 1958
    Year of Construction
  • 98
    Residents
  • 32:1
    Peer Counselor Ratio
  • SC
    South Campus

Tewksbury Hall Amenities

  • Laundry Room

    Laundry Room


    Laundry in Tewksbury
    Located in the basement, Tewksbury Hall Laundry room shares four washers and four dryers with nearby Shafer-Rovere.  The laundry room also features a utility sink and folding table.  
    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
  • Climate Control

    Climate Control


    Tewksbury is heated through hot water radiators along all windows.  Some adjustment is available room to room, overall the temperature is zoned.  Tewksbury does not have air conditioning and we encourage students to bring fans for personal cooling.  Note, we are not able to accommodate portable or window air conditioning units throughout due to the electrical load.  When possible, a window unit is installed in the Tewkbury common room.
  • Parking Lot

    Parking Lot


    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.  Note, parking along Blithewood Avenue or in the Tewksbury fire access driveway 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.
  • Room Security

    Room Security


    To enter the building:
    You will utilize your Bard ID Card on the proximity sensor next to the front door.  Tewksbury 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
  • Bathrooms

    Bathrooms


    Description of Tewksbury Bathrooms
    Tewksbury Hall features two bathrooms on each floor: 1 large and 1 small bathroom.  The large bathroom has five standard shower stalls and one large shower stall, 6 sinks, and 6 toilet stalls.  The small bathroom features 2 wide-width showers, 1 standard toilet stall, 1 accessible toilet stall, and a pair of sinks.  Both bathrooms are located in the middle of the hallway (across from each other) and feature natural light through pebbled windows.

    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.

    E[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
     
  • Bedroom Finishes 

    Bedroom Finishes 


    Bedroom Flooring
    As seen in many commercial settings, Vinyl Composite Tile (VCT) is throughout Tewksbury Hall.  In the rooms, a blue-grey tile is featured.  VCT flooring allows for simple cleaning by residents throughout the year, talk with your roommate about bringing a broom and/or sweepers such as Swiffers; these are especially helpful in the winter months due to ice melt & salt being tracked into rooms. 

    Bedroom Walls
    Uniquely, Tewksbury is the only residence hall featuring concrete block walls throughout.  While these walls do not allow students to use pins to hang decor, many residents find success with products such as command strips.  All rooms are painted a warm shade of white.  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
Typical Tewksbury Double Room

Typical Tewksbury Double Room

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360° View of a typical Tewksbury double room

What's inside a Tewksbury Room?

All residents have each of the following furnishings:

  • Twin XL Bed
  • Closet or Wardrobe
  • Desk & Desk Chair
All furniture provided by the college must stay within the room throughout the year.  We do not offer on-campus storage for these or any items.  Creativity with how you layout the room is encouraged, with safety first of course.

What's inside a Tewksbury Room?

Sleep: Twin Extra-Long Bed + Mattress
  • Adjustable-Height Oak Frame Bed
    • 40” X 84” X 36” Frame
  • Twin Extra Long Mattress
    • 38” X 80” X 7” Mattress

Store: Closet + Dresser
  • Under Bed Dresser 
    • 3-Drawer Oak Wood (Laminate Top)
  • Open Closet
    • 24"-30" clothes bar
    • 1-2 shelf at top

Study: Desk + Chair
  • Oak Wood (Laminate Top) Desk
    • 42” X 24” X 30” Overall
    • 3 Drawers Stacked & 1 Pencil Drawer
  • Oak Wood Chair

Note: Listed are the typical furnishings.  These are subject to change from space to space.

Common Spaces of Tewksbury Hall

Common Spaces of Tewksbury Hall

  • The Billy Steinberg '72 Lounge
    360° view coming soon.
  • Community Kitchen
    360° view coming soon.
      

     

From The Archives

From The Archives

Donald G. Tewksbury

Donald George Tewksbury was appointed dean of the college by Columbia's president, Nicholas Murray Butler in 1933. Tewksbury outlined a progressive new educational program for the college that was approved by the board of trustees. To signal these modern curricular changes while still honoring its roots, St. Stephen's was renamed Bard College.

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