Returning Student Room Selection

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Substance-Free Living

For the past three years, around 40 first-year students have been selected into substance-free housing, a community that will fit well within the walls of Keen Hall.  This move will also allow for rooms in Keen to be made available, seeking out a substance-free environment, both double rooms for students with less than 28 credits and possibly single rooms for students with more than 28 credits.

What Is Substance-Free Living?

Students choosing to live in substance-free housing agree to the following additional community standards:

1.    Alcohol, tobacco, or illegal drugs should not be brought in or used in the hall. 
2.    Students will not return to the hall under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs and become disruptive to the community by their actions.
3.    Students will be responsible for their guest's compliance with the hall rules and may be held accountable based on the situation.
4.    A student may be relocated to another residence on campus if they fail to abide by the community's rules. Other disciplinary action may result depending on the situation.
 

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Women's-Only Housing

Bard features both Women's-Only First-Year and Upper-College residences. The locations change based on the need for Women's-Only housing, but are currently Rueger and Steinway on South Campus. These residence halls have only women assigned to live in them, yet residents are welcome to bring guests of any gender identity over at any time. Please note, staff of any gender may be working in the residence to clean, repair, maintain, ensure security, or community-build.

Why do we offer Women's-Only Housing?

With exception to this community, all of Bard's residences are gender inclusive by design with no gendered restrooms or floors in any residence halls. We offer the Women's-Only community to all students who identify as women. Historically, Women's-Only housing has been requested by students with specific religious backgrounds as well as survivors of sexual assault. You do not need a reason to want to live in the Women's-Only community, but it is important to recognize that your neighbors in the community may have a specific reason for wanting to live here. We ask that folks take extra respect when selecting into these residences, while guests of any gender identity are welcome it is important to have open communication within this community.

How to select into Women's-Only Housing?
All students in the room selection process who identify as women are eligible for the Women's-Only Housing. 

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Live the Suite Life in Resnick Commons

Resnick Suites are four- or five-person apartment-like spaces with three bedrooms, a common room with a kitchen, and a bathroom shared with the residents of the suite. Suite residents are responsible for the regular cleaning and upkeep of their private living spaces. Suites are all located in buildings that house four suites and one laundry room shared within the 16–20 residents of the hall.

Four-Person Suites
Four-person suites house two students in two single rooms and two students in one double room. These suites are located in Resnick B, D, E, F, H, and I. Four-person suite applications with two seniors and two sophomores will be prioritized over other configurations. Ideally, the single rooms will be assigned to junior- and senior-level students, and doubles will be assigned to sophomore-level students. We welcome all applications and encourage understanding of this prioritization.

Five-Person Suites
Five-person suites house one student in one single room and four students in two double rooms. These suites are located in Resnick J, K, and L. Five-person suite applications with one senior and four sophomores will be prioritized over other configurations. Ideally, the single room will be assigned to junior- and senior-level students and doubles will be assigned to junior or sophomore-level students. We welcome all applications and encourage understanding of this prioritization.

Suite Applications
The application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing

•    Only one application is needed for each suite group.

•    Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. 

•    Suite applications are selected based on a combination of correct configurations and draw numbers.

•    If approved, suite selection will take place by invitation. Only one representative from the suite needs to attend.

•    In the event that a suite application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based on room draw number. 

Suite Occupancy
•    To change your suite grouping, this form is editable until the deadline. After the deadline, suite applications can only be canceled, not changed.

•    Should a vacancy become apparent prior to move-in, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suite mate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.

•    Should a vacancy occur during the academic year, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suite mate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.  

•    As in any multi occupancy space on campus, residents do not have the right to refuse a student assigned by Residence Life and Housing in a suite.  

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Special Spaces + Suite Applications

All across campus, we have unique spaces to which we welcome all groups of students to apply. Our goal in these applications is to have intentional groups house together, but in all cases, preferences will be based on single rooms going to students with 60+ credits. Within the application, the students will only be applying to the specific space they are interested in. Students are welcome to apply to multiple spaces by submitting multiple applications.

Where are the Special Spaces + Suites?

• Manor House 209/211 (double + triple)
• Robbins House 362/364 (triple + single)
• Robbins Addition 153/155 (2 double suites with full bath & common space)
• Robbins Addition 053/054 (2 double suites with full bath & common space)
• Honey House (2 triples + 1 double)

Suite Application Guidelines

The application must be submitted to Residence Life & Housing.

•    Only ONE Application is needed for each SUITE GROUP.
•    Due to the nature of the special spaces, students are welcome to submit a separate application for each type of space the group is interested in.
•    Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. 
•    Suite Applications are selected based on a combination of correct configurations and draw numbers.
•    If approved, the suite preference form will be sent out.
•    In the event that a suite application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based on room draw number. 

Suite Occupancy

•    To change your suite grouping, this form is editable until the deadline.  After the deadline, suite applications can only be canceled, not changed.
•    Should a vacancy become apparent prior to move-in, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
•    Should a vacancy occur during the academic year, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.  
•    As in any multi-occupancy space on campus, Residents do NOT have the right to refuse a student assigned by Residence Life & Housing in a suite.  

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Partnered Single Suites

In Manor Annex, we have 14 pairs of single rooms attached by a half-bath. In Robbins House, we have two teams of single rooms attached by a full bath. Each single has a private entrance from the hallway. Partnered Single Suite residents are responsible for the regular cleaning and upkeep of their private bathroom space. 

Where are the Special Spaces + Suites?
Manor Annex
Robbins House 

Suite Application Guidelines

The application must be submitted to Residence Life & Housing

•    Only ONE Application is needed for each SUITE GROUP.
•    Due to the nature of the special spaces, students are welcome to submit a separate application for each type of space the group is interested in.
•    Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. 
•    Suite Applications are selected based on a combination of correct configurations and draw numbers.
•    If approved, the suite preference form will be sent out and due April 6th.
•    In the event that a suite application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room based on room draw number. 

Suite Occupancy

•    To change your suite grouping, this form is editable until the deadline.  After the deadline, suite applications can only be canceled, not changed.
•    Should a vacancy become apparent prior to move-in, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
•    Should a vacancy occur during the academic year, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.  
•    As in any multi-occupancy space on campus, Residents do NOT have the right to refuse a student assigned by Residence Life & Housing in a suite.

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Double Preferred Application

In an effort to encourage current sophomores, juniors, and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive pre-selection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. These students will come to the first section of Room Selection and be able to pick from any double room on campus (excepting those held for first-year students).

There are several double rooms with private bathrooms, many with amazing views, and even some small buildings that could practically be taken over through pre-selection.

Double Preferred Application Guidelines

Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing.

•    Only one application is needed for each double group.

•    Applicants must have 28+ completed credits.

•    Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. 

•    Double applications are selected based draw number.

•    If approved, double selection will take place on the evening of room selection by invitation. Only one representative from the triple needs to attend.

•    In the event that a double application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based room draw number for any available room type.
 

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Triple Preferred Application

Throughout campus, we have a a handful of singles for Upper College students. These spaces tend to be spacious and feature many windows. Triple Preferred is designed for returning students to group up prior to Room Selection and preselect their desired triple room.

Triple Preferred Application Guidelines

Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing

•    Only one application is needed for each triple group.

•    Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. 

•    Triple applications are selected based draw number.

•    If approved, triple selection will take place by invitation. Only one representative from the triple needs to attend.

•    In the event that a triple application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based room draw number. 
 

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Waitlist for Senior Select

The design of this waitlist is simply to have a fair and equitable process of assigning spaces.

The Senior Select Wing exists to create an academic and social environment conducive to the unique demands of the senior year, while being surrounded by peers experiencing similar academic rigors. To select into these spaces, one must apply.

The Senior Select Wing exists to create an academic and social environment conducive to the unique demands of the senior year, while being surrounded by peers experiencing similar academic rigors. This option is available to a limited number of seniors who are specifically working on senior projects for the upcoming academic year and intend to graduate in December or May. The designated single rooms have an attached private bathroom and are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the north corridor of Robbins Addition.


Senior Select Application

Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing.

•    Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher and who are in good social standing will be given priority. All Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. You can view your total completed credits on BIP. If you believe there is a discrepancy in your credit total, please connect with the Office of the Registrar. If an adjustment is made, please reach out to us via [email protected] once the adjustment has appeared on your BIP.

•    Senior Select Applications are selected based draw number after GPA minimum has been met.

•    If approved, Senior Select Wing selection will take place by invitation. 

•    Following Room Selection, Senior Select Wing applicants will be kept on a waitlist in draw number order if spaces become available. In the event a student is offered an opening, the applicant must respond within 48 hours.

•    Any students assigned to the Senior Select Wing who are later found in violation of College policies may be relocated to alternative accommodations at the discretion of Residence Life and Housing.
 

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Living Off Campus

All first-year and sophomore students are required to live on campus (with exceptions for commuting students whose permanent residence is within 50 miles of campus). All students are subject to an academic year-long housing contract and are not able to move off campus mid-academic year. Rising junior and senior students are able to apply to live off campus by attending an information session and declaring their intent to live off campus prior to the Returning Student Room Selection process. 

Off Campus Information Sessions are typically held three times: once in December, and twice in February and March. These sessions tend to be about an hour long and encourage students to watch out for issues we see students living off campus face consistently. Upon the completion of the session, students sign in to declare a potential intent to live off campus.

Students have the ability to register their off campus residence anytime after attending the information session.  Students also retain the right to select on-campus housing at room selection. Students who have not declared intent to live off campus prior to room selection will be fined or charged for housing on campus as per the fine schedule outlined in the student handbook.