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Unlike new incoming students, students returning to campus will select their own living space from the available options.  Below you will learn more about the general process as well as some of the unique options in the Room Selection Process.
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2022-2023 Room Selection

2022-2023 Room Selection

  • Mar 28th
    Applications Open
  • April 15th
    Special Apps Due
  • April 19th
    Selection Numbers Released
  • April 26th
    First Day of Room Selection!

How to Select your room for the next academic year:

  • Stage One: Explore Your Options
    Find Your Choices + Make a Plan
    You have a wide variety of options for your housing—take some time to come up with your top three choices. 

    Stage One: Explore Your Options

    Find Your Choices + Make a Plan
    You have a wide variety of options for your housing—take some time to come up with your top three choices. 

    Intentional Community Living
    The next section on this page outlines our application-based Intentional Community Living options.  You can propose a Themed Living Community, use Paired With PIEx to find your roommate, jump the line with doubles preferred, or group up in a suite or special space.

    Intentional Community Living

    Returning Residences Around Campus
    Further down you will find the 2022-2023 Building Usage plan to figure out what options you will have at room selection.  If you are a current First Year student, you will need to have a roommate selected prior to selecting your double or triple room.  

    View Our Halls

    Selecting Your Roommates & Suitmates
    Over half of the campus shares living quaraters with their peers, we want to do our best to support you in finding your best possible match.  We always encourage folks to come to Room Selection with a few plans of Roommate options as last-minute changes are inevitable.  Paired with PIEx allows around 15 students to select a double by themselves with a PIE student assigned over the summer.  We host roommate and suitemate matching sessions, watch your Bard email for more information.

    Living with a Roommate
  • Stage Two: Preparing Options
    Preparing to Select Digitally
    In MyAnnandale, you will need to complete 1-2 pre-selection processes.  If you are planning to live in a suite or other special application space, be sure to get those applications in by April 15th.

    Stage Two: Preparing Options

    Preparing to Select Digitally
    In MyAnnandale, you will need to complete 1-2 pre-selection processes.  If you are planning to live in a suite or other special application space, be sure to get those applications in by April 15th.

    Preparing to Select Digitally
    In MyAnnandale, you will need to complete 1-2 pre-selection processes.  First, all students must complete the "Room Selection Check-In Form" prior to their start time.  This form collects emergency contact information and has you sign the housing agreement.  Second, all students planning to live in a double or triple room need to match with their roommates under the "My Roommates" tab.  To do so, launch the tab and change the term to "Fall 2022".  From there, the "Search for a Roommate" option will appear.  You can search for someone you know or by profiles.  Once you have requested each other, you will need to hit the "Match" button to become a matched group.  Current First-Year students without a matched roommate will not be able to select a room until they have a matched roommate.
  • Stage Three: Making a Selection
    Selecting Your Room
    All students planning to live on campus will pick their specific room at an individually assigned Room Selection Start Time. 

    Stage Three: Making a Selection

    Selecting Your Room
    All students planning to live on campus will pick their specific room at an individually assigned Room Selection Start Time. 

    Selecting Your Room
    All students planning to live on campus will pick their specific room at an individually assigned Room Selection Start Time. Your Start time is based on your draw number and is visible on MyAnnandale.  There are a few groups of selection start times based on completed college-earned credits.  At these times, students will select their specific room (along side their roommate(s) if applicable) and finalize their decision to live on campus for the next academic year. If you cannot access MyAnnandale at your selection time, call ResLife at (845)758-7455 during your selection time and we will complete your selection over the phone.

Room Selection Numbers & Start Times

Room Selection Numbers & Start Times

All current students are assigned a random, computer-generated number within their class level. The selection number (lowest to highest) determines the order in which a student chooses a room within a class level. Class levels are based on credits completed by January 1 of the year of selection; in-process credits are not considered. These numbers are not transferable under any circumstances. 
 
Class Level Credits Draw Number
Senior* 92+ 1 - 999
Junior 60-91 1,000 - 1,999
Sophomore 28-59 2,000 - 2,999
First-Year 0-27 3,000 - 3,999

(Note: Class level represents your current class level. This means "senior" tends to refer to fifth-year conservatory students and students graduating in December. Students applying to senior select housing tend to be current juniors.)

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. Adjustments to your draw number must be completed prior to April 15th.

When does Room Selection happen?

On April 19th, all eligible students will receive their specific selection start times based on a randomly assigned selection number to prioritize them within their credit-based class level.

Tuesday, April 26th, 2022 - Current Seniors (92+ Credits)
Wednesday, April 27th, 2022 - Current Juniors (60-91 Credits)
Thursday, April 28th, 2022 - Current Sophomores (28-59 Credits)
Tuesday, May 3rd and Thursday, May 4th, 2022 - Current First Years (0-27 Credits)
 

What Are the Room Selection Options?

Returning students have the ability to select to live almost anywhere on campus (save for space held for new first-year students).  Check out these Intentional Community Living options to apply for housing available only thorough application.
 

Intentional Community Living

Substance Free Housing

Women's Only Housing

Unique Living Options

Themed Community Living

4 Person Suites

5 Person Suites

Doubles Preferred

Special Spaces

Triples Preferred

Partnered Single Suite

Finding Your Roommate

Paired with PIEx


Additional Living Options

Waitlist for Senior Select

Off Campus Living

 

  • Substance Free Living Community
    Substance Free Living experience on the Bard campus!  All students in the room selection process are eligible to live in this community.

    Substance Free Living

    Substance Free Living experience on the Bard campus!  All students in the room selection process are eligible to live in this community.

    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.

    How to select into Substance Free Living?
    All students in the room selection process are eligible for the substance-free community.  To add Substance Free Living to your room selection options, please log into MyAnnandale anytime between March 4th and March 31st and check the "Add Substance Free Living to Selection" box on the Housing Agreement form.  This form will have you review the Substance Free Living agreement and then be granted to select rooms in Keen Hall during your standard selection time.

    This application can be found by logging into MyAnnandale, expanding the left menu, and selecting "My Applications & Forms."  
     
    Substance Free Living Community
  • Women's Only Housing
    All students in the room selection process who identify as Women are eligible to select into the Steinway-Rueger Women's Only Community.  Log into MyAnnandale starting March 28th to complete the eligibility form which will add this community to your options at Room Selection.

    Women's Only Housing

    All students in the room selection process who identify as Women are eligible to select into the Steinway-Rueger Women's Only Community.  Log into MyAnnandale starting March 28th to complete the eligibility form which will add this community to your options at Room Selection.

    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, & 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.  To add Women's Only Housing to your room selection options, please log into MyAnnandale anytime between March 4th and March 31st and check the "Add Women's Only Housing to Selection" box on the Housing Agreement form.  This form will have you review the Women's Only Housing agreement and then be granted to select into rooms in Steinway-Rueger Houses during your standard selection time.

    This application can be found by logging into MyAnnandale, expanding the left menu, and selecting "My Applications & Forms".  
    Women's Only Housing
  • Live the Suite Life in Resnick Commons
    The Resnick Commons neighborhood features four- and five-person suites. To live in a suite, students apply in specific groupings.

    Live the Suite Life in Resnick Commons

    The Resnick Commons neighborhood features four- and five-person suites. To live in a suite, students apply in specific groupings.

    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 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 by 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 15th, 2022.

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


    Four-Person Suite Application

    Five-Person Suite Application
     
  • Special Spaces & Suites Application
    With all these buildings built over the last hundred years, we have some unique oportunities to group up into an intentional community living.  Expand to learn more about these options and how to apply as a group.

    Special Spaces & Suite Applications

    With all these buildings built over the last hundred years, we have some unique oportunities to group up into an intentional community living.  Expand to learn more about these options and how to apply as a group.

    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 28+ 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 by Friday, April 15th 22.

    •    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.  
    Special Spaces & Suites Application
  • Partnered Single Suites
    On North Campus, we have 16 pairs of singles attached by a private half bathroom.  This application allows for two students with 28+ credits to apply to live intentionally paired in these spaces.

    Partnered Single Suites

    On North Campus, we have 16 pairs of singles attached by a private half bathroom.  This application allows for two students with 28+ credits to apply to live intentionally paired in these spaces.

    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 by Friday, April 15th 2022

    •    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.
    Partnered Single Suites
  • Double Preferred Application
    In an effort to encourage juniors and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive preselection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. Learn more about these great double room options and the preselection process below:

    Double Preferred Application

    In an effort to encourage juniors and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive preselection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. Learn more about these great double room options and the preselection process below:

    In an effort to encourage current sophomores, juniors, and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive preselection 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 preselection.

    Double Preferred Application Guidelines

    Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

    •    Only one application is needed for each double group.

    •    Applicants must have 28+ completed credits as of December 31, 2020.

    •    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.
     
    Double Preferred Application
  • 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

    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.

    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 by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

    •    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. 
     
    Triple Preferred Application
  • Senior Select Application
    Currently, we plan to hold ALL rooms in the Senior Select Wing of Robbins Addition for COVID-19 response.  NO Students will be assigned to the senior select wing at this time.  In the UNLIKELY event that the need for quarantine and isolation space has diminished, we want to be prepared to re-assign folks to these spaces.

    Waitlist for Senior Select

    Currently, we plan to hold ALL rooms in the Senior Select Wing of Robbins Addition for COVID-19 response.  NO Students will be assigned to the senior select wing at this time.  In the UNLIKELY event that the need for quarantine and isolation space has diminished, we want to be prepared to re-assign folks to these spaces.

    The design of this waitlist is simply to have a fair and equitable process of assigning spaces in the UNLIKELY event that we do not use senior select for quarantine and isolation housing. 

    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 by Wednesday, March 31st, 2021.

    •    Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.3 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. 

    •    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.
     
    Senior Select Application
  • Paired with PIEx Application 
    PIE students are one-semester exchange students from Bard’s Program in International Education. By design, this program connects students with PIE students as roommates to select a room with a future PIE student who would be assigned over the summer.

    Paired with PIEx

    PIE students are one-semester exchange students from Bard’s Program in International Education. By design, this program connects students with PIE students as roommates to select a room with a future PIE student who would be assigned over the summer.

    What is the PIEx Program?

    Bard’s Program in International Education (PIE) was launched in 1991, in the wake of tremendous political transformations abroad. Since its founding, PIE has brought more than 400 students, representing 37 countries, to Bard for a semester or year of study. Currently, PIE serves as an opportunity for students from across the Bard Network to spend a semester at the College’s Annandale campus or at BGIA in New York City. 

    Paired with PIEx Program

    A select group of returning Annandale Students will be chosen to room with a PIE student thought this application.  These students will select a double room at Room Selection by themselves.  In July, Residence Life & Housing will pair up students who picked a room with an incoming PIE student.  PIE Students move in a little early and then completely move out in December.  A new PIE student will be assigned to the space for the spring semester.

    Paired with PIEx Application Guidelines

    Application must be submitted to Residence Life & Housing by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

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

    •    Applications are selected based on a combination of question responses and draw number.

    •    If approved, applicants will attend their standard double room selection based on draw number.

    •    In the event that an application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based room draw number with a roommate to select a double room.
    Paired with PIEx Application 
  • Living Off Campus
    In their second year on campus, students have the option to apply to live off campus for their third year and beyond.  Students who live off campus must attend an information session and declare intent to live off campus in advance of room selection.

    Living Off Campus

    In their second year on campus, students have the option to apply to live off campus for their third year and beyond.  Students who live off campus must attend an information session and declare intent to live off campus in advance of room selection.

    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.

    Learn more about life off campus 

Where will Returning Students Live in 2022-2023?

Every year we adjust which double rooms will be used for returning students versus new incoming students based on our planned occupancy.  It is important to use this list to get the best picture of what will be available at the start of room selection.

  • Double Rooms
    Students with 28 credits or less should plan to live in a double or triple room.  Double and Triple rooms can only be selected once a roommate paring has been made via MyAnnandale.  Expand to see which double rooms will be available for selection in 2022-2023.
     

    Double Rooms

    Students with 28 credits or less should plan to live in a double or triple room.  Double and Triple rooms can only be selected once a roommate paring has been made via MyAnnandale.  Expand to see which double rooms will be available for selection in 2022-2023.
     

    North Campus
    Manor House 
    Manor Annex 
    Robbins Addition
    Robbins House

    Cruger Village
    Oberholzer House (Ground Level only)
    Keen Hall (Substance Free Living){Limited Doubles, must complete the form in MyAnnandale prior to 4/15}
    Hirsch House
    Maple & Mulberry Houses

    Resnick Commons
    Resnick C
    Resnick G
    Suites via Application

    Central Campus
    Sands House
    South Hall
    McVickar-Potter

    South Campus
    Honey House
    Steinway House (Women's Only)
    Shafer House

    Uppercollege Triple Rooms
    Did you know you can bypass selection and complete the Triples Preferred application if you are interested in living in a triple room?  Triples Preferred is due April 15th, after that date available triple rooms will be available at Room Selection for students with 2 matched roommates.
    McVickar-Potter
    Oberholzer House
    Robbins Addition
    Manor House  
     
  • Single Rooms
    Students with at least 28 credits have historically been able to select into single rooms all over campus.  While we encourage students in the 28-59 credit group to also have a backup plan incase all single rooms are selected, expand below to see the single room options.
     

    Single Rooms

    Students with at least 28 credits have historically been able to select into single rooms all over campus.  While we encourage students in the 28-59 credit group to also have a backup plan incase all single rooms are selected, expand below to see the single room options.
     

    North Campus
    Manor House 
    Manor Annex 

    Robbins Addition
    Robbins House


    Cruger Village
    Oberholzer
    Bartlett
    Keen (Substance Free)
    Cruger

    Resnick Commons
    Resnick A
    Resnick C
    Resnick G

    McCausland
    Brown

    Suites via Application

    Central Campus
    South Hall
    Hoffman
    McVickar-Potter
    Sands House

    South Campus
    Shelov-Bourne
    Honey House
    Steinway-Rueger (Women's Only)
    Shafer-Rovere
    Tewksbury

     

Suite Applications + Selections

All across campus we have unique spaces and suites which we welcome all groups of students to apply to.  Our goal in these applications is to have intentional groups house together to create the best on-campus experience.  

  • Can we apply to both 4 and 5 person suites?

    Can we apply to both 4 and 5 person suites?


    Yes!  Students can apply in as many different group makeups and suite/special spaces across campus as they would like to apply to.  We approve all the applications we can in our inital run, so a student may be offered both 4 and 5 person suites and that person will then need to choose which group to go with.  Note, groups will NOT have the chance to restructure after these approvals go out - if one person cancels from the group, the next group on the waitlist will recieve an offer for the suite.
  • Do we have to have a senior in our group to get a suite?

    Do we have to have a senior in our group to get a suite?


    Technically, no.  We welcome all groups of students to apply.  No student with less than 28 credits (or a disability services accommodation for a single room) will be placed in a single room, so this will prevent your group from being approved.  Suites are granted through senority, so groups with two seniors will get the suite before a group with a senior and a junior, etcetera. 
  • I have an accommodation for a single room, can I apply for a suite?

    I have an accommodation for a single room, can I apply for a suite?


    Yes! As someone approved to live in a single room, you can fill a single in a suite application.  Please note, a single accommodation alone does not move you up in the prioritization of seniority for single rooms.  All the suite applications with students holding 28+ credits will be approved for their suite prior to your group - but still apply!  In the past, several groups have made it into suites with this configuration.
  • Can we change who is in our suite group?

    Can we change who is in our suite group?


    Until March 31st, Yes! All special applications can be edited and revised until the deadline of March 31st.  At that time, applications can only be canceled not changed.

Frequent Questions + Concerns

  • First Year Housing

    How do incoming First Year students participate in Room Selection?


    Incoming Students are assigned housing through a manual process in which the Residence Life and Housing team reviews each housing profile to best match an incoming student with a roommate or two. From here, the team actively curates the residence hall communities by both balancing personalities and working to ensure all residents will be able to connect to their peers in the residence.
    First Year Housing
  • Do students in the 3+2 or 4+1 dual degree programs select at Room selection?

    Do students in the 3+2 or 4+1 dual degree programs select at Room selection?


    4+1 graduate students attend room selection and are placed in undergraduate housing through Year 4.  After Year 4, these students no longer attend room selection but in the spring may request on campus housing for Year 5 through the graduate housing profile. 

    3+2 graduate students attend room selection and are placed in undergraduate housing through Year 4.  After Year 4, 3+2 students no longer attend room selection but in the spring may request on campus housing for Year 5 through the graduate housing profile. 
  • How do graduate students select housing?

    How do graduate students select housing?


    There are a limited number of on-campus graduate housing options. Students interested in living on Bard’s campus must submit a Housing Form using their Bard credentials. All questions regarding on-campus housing should be directed to the graduate program the student will be attending.

Room Selection + Going Abroad

With so many opportunities for you and your next year here at Bard, room selection can be a bit confusing.  In short, students studying abroad during the semester of selection should be able to select a space for their return via MyAnnandale. Students studying abroad in the next fall semester will not be selecting space through room selection.

  • I am abroad, remote, or on a leave right now, how do I select a room?

    I am abroad, remote, or on a leave right now, how do I select a room?


    Students currently studying abroad should select a room at room selection via MyAnnandale. If you are unable to access MyAnnandale at your selection time, complete our Digital Proxy Selection form to allow a representative from Residence Life select your specific room at the time of your draw number. Please continue to monitor your @bard.edu address throughout the spring semester for full information on the room selection process. Students studying abroad in the spring semester must attend an off-campus information session prior to going abroad to be able to live off campus when they return to Annandale-on-Hudson.

    Room Selection Proxy Form
  • I plan to be away in the Fall, do I select a room now?

    I plan to be away in the Fall, do I select a room now?


    Students should not select a room at Room Selection if they are not living on campus in Annandale in the fall semester. These students will be sent a housing profile form in November so that we may best consider students' preferences in placing them in available housing for the spring semester. 
     
  • Where to live while studying abroad or away?

    Where to live while studying abroad or away?


    For more information as to housing in your study site outside of Annadale-on-Hudson, please connect directly to the host program or to Bard Abroad.

Living Off Campus

Undergraduate students at Bard are required to live on campus for their first two years (some exceptions apply).  In their second year, students may choose to live off campus after attending an Off Campus Living Information Session.

  • Can I choose to live off campus for just the Spring Semester?

    Can I choose to live off campus for just the Spring Semester?


    Your housing agreement is for the duration of the academic year.  As such, students seeking to live off campus for just the spring semester will still be charged the full cost of room and board.
  • When are the Off Campus Information Sessions?

    When are the Off Campus Information Sessions?


    Information Sessions are held via Zoom @ 5:30pm:
    • Thursday, February 18, 2021
    • Tuesday, March 2, 2021
  • I selected a room, but am now considering living off campus.  How do I change this?

    I selected a room, but am now considering living off campus.  How do I change this?


    Once signed the housing agreement, you are locked in for the cost of room and board for the full academic year.  If you select housing and then seek to move off campus, these charges will not be removed from your account.
  • I am a current First Year student, can I live off campus?

    I am a current First Year student, can I live off campus?


    No - students are required to live on campus for two complete years.  The only exception is for students whose permenate resdience is within 50 miles of the college.

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