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Bard
PO Box 5000 Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Hello and Welcome to Bard! I am honored to be one of the first of many to welcome you to Bard College. As an alumnus, I am always very excited to see new Bardians arrive in Annandale. I am here to support you as you complete your undergraduate degree at Bard. The contents of this guidebook are intended to help you familiarize yourself with Bard prior to your arrival on campus. Because we want your transition to be as seamless as possible, we recommend you spend some time learning about both academic and social life at Bard. All of us in the Office of Student Affairs are thrilled that you will be joining us soon. In preparation for your arrival, we’ve compiled a list of resources, academic and other campus-based opportunities, and answers to some of the most commonly asked questions we receive from students and their families. If you have any remaining questions, don’t hesitate to give me a call at 845-758-7454. I can also be reached via e-mail at tbates@bard.edu. Sincerely, Timand Bates ’02 Assistant Dean of Students
New-Student Website For more helpful information, please visit our new-student website at: bard.edu/newstudents/transfer.
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Transfer Checklist Please take a moment to visit bard.edu/admission/accepted/forms to print out, complete, and send in any matriculation forms that you have not already submitted. All incoming students must also be registered with the College’s emergency notification system (bard.regroup.com). Your Bard ID and password grant you access. All matriculation forms and emergency contact information must be filled out and returned prior to your arrival at Bard.
Fill out and return the following forms: Medical Form, which includes: Medical History Physical Examination and Record of Immunization Meningitis Response Student Health and Counseling Authorization Bard Housing Profile Athletics and Recreation Profile (if applicable) Disability Registration (if applicable)
Log in and begin using your new Bard College e-mail account. The College expects all students to check their Bard e-mail account regularly. All forthcoming correspondence regarding arrival, housing, and registration will be sent to your Bard e-mail address. During the school year, official messages and notifications are often sent via e-mail. More information can be found at bard.edu/it/email-setup-for-first-year-students.
Submit your digital student ID photo. Your student ID is your primary identification on campus. Student IDs are used to purchase meals at dining halls, gain access to buildings and events, use library services, and access individual dorm rooms. Please log in to the Student ID Photo Tool website at studentid.bard.edu to review photo requirements and upload your ID photos. If you submit your image by January 16, your ID card will be in your check-in packet upon arrival. Students who do not submit a photo by this deadline will be required to have their photo taken at check-in.
Bard photo ID image requirements: Please make sure that your image adheres to the following requirements. If it does not, you will be contacted by Bard and asked to submit a replacement. All images will be reviewed by Bard College Security and IT staff. • Submit your photo by Monday, January 16, 2017. • The ideal image is a passport-type photo (600px x 600px or larger). • Images should be no smaller than 250px x 250px. • The photo should be a standard color image (no black and white, sepia, or other treatment). • Accepted file types are JPG, JPEG, PNG, and GIF. • The file should not exceed 5Mb in size. • The background should be uniform and a light color. • You must be facing forward, with your head and shoulders clearly visible. • Photos with sunglasses, hats, pets, or props will NOT be accepted.
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Send a finalized transcript to the Registrar’s Office. Transcripts from your previous institution(s), including final grades, should be sent as soon as possible to Registrar Peter Gadsby, Office of the Registrar, 30 Campus Road, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000. If you have questions, contact him directly at gadsby@bard.edu or 845-758-7458.
Register for Bard’s campus emergency alert system. To register for the Bard College emergency alert system, visit bard.regroup.com (log in with your Bard account).
Complete the Mathematics Placement Diagnostic. For instructions, visit math.bard.edu/placement.
Complete CampusClarity’s “Think about It” Program. “Think about It” is an online educational program that addresses the important issues of gender-based misconduct and alcohol/drug awareness. The program link will be sent to your Bard e-mail account. The course must be completed by January 16.
Take the Bard College Sustainability Pledge. Go to goo.gl/forms/ZcYY8O4UeK to fill out our sustainability pledge.
Have questions? We’d love to hear from you! E-mail Timand Bates ’02, assistant dean of students, at tbates@bard.edu, or call 845-758-7454.
Center for Student Life & Advising Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000 Telephone: 845-758-7454 | Fax: 845-758-7646 tbates@bard.edu | bard.edu
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Academic Calendar Spring Semester 2017 January 7, Saturday
First-year students return for Citizen Science
January 8, Sunday – January 25, Wednesday
Citizen Science
January 24, Tuesday
Arrival date and financial clearance for new first-year and transfer students
January 25, Wednesday – January 27, Friday
Academic orientation, advising, and registration for new first-year and
transfer students
January 28, Saturday
Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students
January 30, Monday
First day of classes
February 8, Wednesday
Drop/add period ends
March 1, Wednesday
Late drop period ends; pass/fail grading option deadline
March 17, Friday
Moderation papers due
March 18, Saturday – March 26, Sunday
Spring recess
May 1, Monday – May 2, Tuesday
Advising days
May 2, Tuesday
Last day to withdraw from a course
May 3, Wednesday
Senior Projects due for students graduating in May
May 11, Thursday
Course registration opens for fall 2017 semester
May 17, Wednesday – May 23, Tuesday
Completion days
May 23, Tuesday
Last day of classes
May 25, Thursday
Baccalaureate service and Senior Dinner
May 27, Saturday
Commencement
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Fall Semester 2017 August 30, Wednesday
Arrival date and financial clearance for transfer students
August 30, Wednesday – August 31, Thursday
Orientation for transfer students
August 31, Thursday – September 1, Friday
Advising and registration for new students
September 2, Saturday
Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students
September 4, Monday
First day of classes
September 13, Wednesday
Drop/add period ends
October 4, Wednesday
Late drop period ends; pass/fail grading option deadline
October 9, Monday – October 10, Tuesday
Fall break
October 20, Friday – October 22, Sunday
Family Weekend (see below)
October 27, Friday
Moderation papers due
November 22, Wednesday (5:00 pm) – November 26, Sunday
Thanksgiving recess
December 1, Friday
Last day to withdraw from a course
December 11, Monday
Senior Projects due for students finishing in December
December 13, Wednesday
Advising day
December 14, Thursday
Course registration opens for spring 2018 semester
December 18, Monday – December 22, Friday
Completion days
December 22, Friday
Last day of classes
December 23, Saturday
All residence halls close at 3:00 p.m.
Intersession December 23, 2017, Saturday – January 26, 2018, Friday
Winter intersession (no classes for sophomores, juniors, and seniors)
Family Weekend: Save the Date! Bard hosts a Family Weekend every year that features academic and social events for the whole family. This year, Family Weekend will be held October 20–22. Local accommodations fill up quickly, so it’s best to make reservations as soon as possible. For more information on area lodging, see bard.edu/visiting/accommodations.
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Good Things to Know Pre-Arrival What to Bring (and what not to bring!)
Mailing Address
When considering how to best equip your residence hall room, we encourage you to consider purchasing products (lighting, computers, stereos, TVs, etc.) that have earned the EPA’s ENERGY STAR label. A room outfitted with these energy-efficient products can save about $130 per year on energy costs, reduce pollution, and help protect the environment.
Each student is given a unique mailbox number upon arrival. Student mail should be addressed as follows: Student Name Bard College PO Box 5000 – MSC (insert box number here) Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
The following items are suggested: bedspread, blankets, extra long–sized twin sheets (39”x80”), mattress pad, towels, toiletries, shower shoes, pillows, flashlight, clothes hangers, laundry detergent and basket, first aid kit (including insect repellent), wattage adapter (for international students), personal computer, surge protectors, power strips, wastebasket, desk lamp*, radio, bicycle, and bicycle lock. If you plan to bring a laptop computer, we suggest you also bring a laptop desk lock.
Packages received before the arrival date will be stored. Our shipping department will be open on Tuesday, January 24, for people to pick up their packages. Please mail packages so that they arrive no earlier than January 16.
The following items may be used in residence hall rooms: alarm clock, electric fan, hair dryer, computer, radio, television (rooms do not have cable access), study lamp, and small refrigerator (no more than 3 cubic feet). The College works with a refrigerator rental company that will deliver and pick up for you. For more information, visit nestudentservices.com. The code for Bard is 2341. The following items may be used in the designated kitchen areas only: coffeemaker, clothes iron, popcorn maker, toaster oven, and hot pot. Only UL-approved appliances may be used. The following items are not allowed in any residence hall: extension cords, routers, exposed coil heaters of any kind, heating pads, microwave ovens, halogen lamps**, portable heaters, and subwoofers. Candles and incense are strictly prohibited. Removing, replacing, or altering furniture or equipment provided by Bard is not permitted. To pick up items you may have forgotten or find you need once you arrive on campus, you can take the Bard shuttle to local stores or nearby malls. Try to coordinate with your roommate(s) and share appliances when possible. Besides saving energy and money, you’ll have less to move at the end of the year. Remember, simple changes made by many people can multiply into a huge difference for our environment. * ENERGY STAR–labeled light bulbs and lamps are available at the Bard Bookstore, so you can easily buy these products when you arrive. A compact fluorescent light bulb should last throughout your time at Bard. To find out more about purchasing ENERGY STAR products, visit the ENERGY STAR website at energystar.gov. ** Aside from being a fire hazard, halogen lamps use five times more energy than fluorescent lamps.
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Packages can be sent to the following address: Student Name – “Incoming Transfer Student” Bard College 30 Campus Road Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000
Renters’ Insurance All students are encouraged to obtain renters’ insurance if they live on campus. While the College does not endorse any specific company, many students have utilized National Student Services: nssi.com.
Transportation Cars: All students are allowed to bring cars to campus; however, Bard encourages biking and alternative methods of travel as a part of the College’s commitment to sustainability. An annual $200 vehicle registration fee goes toward the Green Fund, which supports campus sustainability projects and scholarships. Students are allowed to park in designated student parking lots only. Bard has partnered with Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to campus. Visit zipcar.com/bard to learn more about the program and to sign up. The College also works with 511NY to maintain a ride-sharing service; students are encouraged to register, whether they have a car or not, at 511nyrideshare.org/web/bard/home. Shuttles: During the semester, a free shuttle travels through Tivoli, Red Hook, and Bard’s campus. Free shuttles also run to local grocery stores, the mall, and, on weekends, the local train stations. During breaks and at the end of the semester, there are shuttles from campus to NYC/Albany airports for a $30 fee. Students make their own arrangements to get to the Poughkeepsie or Rhinecliff train station; then they can take the free shuttle back to campus. For more information about shuttles, please go to blogs.bard.edu/transportation.
Pets Fish and small caged animals are the only pets that may be approved to live in a residence hall room. A student who wishes to keep a pet must obtain written authorization from the Office of Residence Life (mail to: reslife@bard.edu) prior to bringing the pet to campus.
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Traveling to Bard Students are expected to arrive on Tuesday, January 24. Through the years we’ve discovered that many GPS systems have a hard time finding the campus. We suggest that you use the following address: 1 North Ravine Road, Red Hook, NY, 12571. If you are not planning to drive to Bard, the following information may be helpful. For additional information regarding travel to campus, please visit our website at bard.edu/visiting.
Flying Albany International Airport albanyairport.com Located 60 miles north of Bard, Albany International Airport is the most convenient airport for travel to the College. You may rent a car at the airport or you can take an Amtrak train from Albany to Rhinecliff (you will need a cab to get to the AlbanyRensselaer train station). From the Rhinecliff station it’s a 10-minute taxi ride to campus. Stewart International Airport panynj.gov/airports/stewart.html Stewart is 50 miles south of campus in Newburgh, New York, but there is no train connection and the number of carriers is limited. We do not recommend flying to Stewart unless you and your family will be renting a car.
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JFK, LaGuardia, Newark Airports The major New York City airports all have public transportation into New York City (bus, taxi, and subway for JFK) and to both train stations: Grand Central Terminal (Metro-North Railroad) and Penn Station (Amtrak). The following websites may be helpful when making your travel arrangements: John F. Kennedy International Airport: panynj.gov/airports/jfk.html LaGuardia Airport: laguardiaairport.com Newark Liberty International Airport: panynj.gov/airports/ newark-liberty.html NYC Bus and Subway System: mta.info/nyct Grand Central: grandcentralterminal.com Penn Station: infofornyc.com/travel/penn_station_new_york.html
Train Amtrak amtrak.com Amtrak runs from Penn Station to the Rhinecliff station, which is 10 minutes away. Amtrak is more expensive than Metro-North but the Rhinecliff station is much closer to campus than Metro-North’s nearest stop. Metro-North mta.info/mnr Metro-North trains depart from Grand Central and stop at Poughkeepsie, which is 45 minutes south of the campus. What you save in train costs, you lose on the cost of the longer taxi ride.
Arrival and Orientation Please plan to arrive on Tuesday, January 24, between 10 am and 2 pm. You should arrive as early as possible if you plan to move into a residence hall. For those arriving in the area on Monday, a list of local accommodations can be found on the Admission website: bard.edu/visiting/accommodations. To check in on Tuesday, go directly to the Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Center for Science and Computation (RKC). You will receive a packet that contains, among other things, an orientation schedule; a copy of the spring semester course list (also available at inside.bard.edu/academic/ courses/current); information about your post office box; and information regarding campus offices and services. If you plan to reside on campus, you’ll also receive keys to your residence hall and room. Representatives from Health Services, the Office of Student Accounts, Financial Aid, Office of Residence Life, Safety
and Security, and the Office of Student Affairs will be on hand to welcome you and assist in answering any questions.
Academic Advising and Course Registration For your first semester, you will meet with an academic adviser and register for courses on Thursday, January 26, and Friday, January 27. During this time you will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to faculty about your academic interests and register for specific courses. After the spring semester, you will participate in online registration. When not occupied by academic commitments during orientation, you will have opportunities to learn about campus resources and services, and participate in social events. If you have any questions before then regarding travel arrangements or your time commitments over the orientation period, please do not hesitate to get in touch.
Orientation Schedule The following is a synopsis of mandatory (bold) and elective events scheduled during your orientation. Events listed here are subject to change. You will receive an updated copy of your orientation schedule upon arrival.
Tuesday, January 24 10:00 am – Noon Arrival and Check-in Reem-Kayden Center for Science and Computation, South Lobby Noon Tour of Campus (families welcome!) Leave from Reem-Kayden Center, South Lobby
4:00–6:00 pm Welcome Reception and Campus Life Orientation Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema
6:00 pm Welcome Dinner with Peer Counselors Kline Dining Commons, New Kline
Wednesday, January 25 8:30–10:00 am Breakfast Kline Dining Commons
10:00 am – Noon Bard Seminar: Reading, Writing, and Talking with Professor Dorothy Albertini ’02 Olin 101
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Kline Dining Commons
1:00–2:00 pm Academic Orientation Bertelsmann Campus Center, Weis Cinema Meet in small groups to learn about advising and registration for the spring semester, the curriculum, and the academic life of the College. 12
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2:00–5:00 pm Health and Wellness at Bard F. W. Olin Language Center, LC 115 Join members of the Dean of Student Affairs Office, Health and Counseling Services, Wellness, and BRAVE, as well as alumni/ae, for a discussion about alcohol, drugs, health, and well-being at Bard.
5:30 pm Dinner Kline Dining Commons
Thursday, January 26 8:30–10:00 am Breakfast Kline Dining Commons
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Individual Advising Sessions Sottery Hall, Center for Student Life & Advising Meet one-on-one with your academic adviser to review your academic history and interests, and develop a program of study for the spring term.
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Kline Dining Commons
3:00–5:00 pm Assistant Dean of Students Open Office Hours Sottery Hall, Center for Student Life & Advising
5:30 pm Dinner Kline Dining Commons
8:30–10:00 am Breakfast Kline Dining Commons
Noon – 1:00 pm Lunch Kline Dining Commons
2:00–4:00 pm Student Support Offices Presentations Location to be determined
6:00 pm Dinner Out Kline Dining Commons Students are treated to a social night out for the culminating event of orientation. Details will be announced upon your arrival in January.
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Campus Life Getting Involved In order to make the most of your Bard experience, we encourage you to actively engage both inside and outside the classroom. Here are a few programs that might be of interest. For more ways to get involved, see bard.edu/campus/organizations.
Office of Student Activities Bertelsmann Campus Center, 218 studentactivities@bard.edu 845-758-7097 studentactivities.bard.edu Events: Getting involved can be as simple as attending some of the numerous events on campus. Every week you can find movies in Weis Cinema, our Thursday Night Live coffeehouse series at Down the Road Café, lectures, performances, parties, and more. Want to host your own event? Just visit our Student Publicity and Activities Resource Center (SPARC) interns in the main Student Activities office, and they’ll walk you through the simple (and free!) process. Clubs: There are more than 150 active clubs on campus during any given semester. For a full list, check out the Student Activities website and be sure to catch the Club Fair, which is held during the third week of the semester. Don’t see your specific hobby or interest? Feel free to start a new club! Registering a club is easy, and if you do so during the first week in any semester, you’ll be eligible for funding from the Fiscal Committee. Student Government: Want to help make changes at Bard? There are committees within the Bard Student Government that focus on educational policies, the conduct system, multicultural affairs, funding for student clubs, and general student life on campus.
Center for Civic Engagement (CCE)
International Programs: The Bard Network, in partnership with Open Society Foundations, offers educational opportunities at liberal arts institutions around the globe. Educational Initiatives: CCE is committed to innovative, liberal education through dual-degree partnerships, international student exchanges, and educational reform programs.
Trustee Leader Scholar (TLS) Program Bertelsmann Campus Center, 213 tls@bard.edu 845-758-7056 bard.edu/tls TLS supports undergraduate and leadership development in the context of hands-on, student-initiated community engagement projects. Check out the TLS website for a list of current projects you can get involved with, or meet with Dean for Social Action Paul Marienthal to propose a new project.
Athletics and Recreation Stevenson Athletic Center athletics@bard.edu 845-758-7531 bardathletics.com Varsity Sports: Think you have what it takes? Contact the appropriate coach for a chance to play your favorite sport at the Division III level. Club Sports: Want to play competitively, but don’t have time for daily practices? Check out the Bard Athletics website for a list of club sports that you can join. No experience necessary!
Ward Manor Gatehouse civic@bard.edu 845-758-7453 bard.edu/civicengagement
Intramurals: Bard offers a number of intramural sports that emphasize participation and fun, including basketball, floor hockey, bowling, tennis, volleyball, softball, golf, badminton, and squash.
CCE sponsors events; facilitates internship, volunteer, and service-learning opportunities; and awards fellowships that are designed to reinforce the links between education, democracy, and citizenship.
Facilities: The Stevenson Athletic Center includes a 25-yard, six-lane swimming pool; state-of-the-art squash courts; a 3,300-square-foot cardiovascular, aerobics, and strength training center; gymnasium space that includes fencing strips and basketball, volleyball, and badminton courts; and six outdoor tennis courts—all free to Bard students!
Domestic Programs: CCE collaborates on a wide range of domestic programs that challenge students to examine the idea of global citizenship in the 21st century.
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Bard Basics
Family Visits and Guests
Banking
Students are encouraged to invite their families to visit campus at any time. Students are allowed to have overnight guests as long as they have discussed it with their roommate(s). All guests must be registered with the Safety and Security Office, where they will receive a guest pass for the entirety of their stay. Advance notice is not necessary; just bring your guest and their ID to the Security Office.
Throughout the semester, shuttles go to Red Hook, where you can open a local bank account. There are two ATMs in the Bertelsmann Campus Center; one owned by Key Bank and one owned by the Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union. They each charge a service fee for all other banks. Area banking options include: Bank of America 1343 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401, 845-336-8819 Key Bank Campus Center ATM and 28 West Market St., Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-2311 M&T Bank 7280 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-8811 Mid-Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union Campus Center ATM and 7472 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-336-4444 Rhinebeck Bank 7350 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-1500 Ulster Savings Bank 7296 South Broadway, Red Hook, NY 12571, 845-758-4020
Biking
 Many students choose to get around campus by bike. If you are interested in renting a bike, Bard has partnered with Revolution Bikes to provide students with alternative options to bike ownership. For additional information, please visit revolutionbikesny.com.
Meal Plan All students who live on campus are required to be on one of six meal plans. All meal plans are of equal cost, but there are a number of options regarding how meals are distributed. On-campus students are assigned the base meal plan and are allowed to make changes within the first two weeks of the semester. We encourage you to visit the Chartwells website (dineoncampus.com/bard) to familiarize yourself with the different options available. Off-campus students can opt to have a commuter plan added to their account by contacting the Office of Student Accounts.
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The campus bookstore is owned by Barnes and Noble. Declining balance accounts can be set up through our Student Accounts Office on arrival day; students can then use their school ID card to purchase items in the bookstore. Families might also choose to purchase a Barnes and Noble reloadable gift card. The bookstore accepts all major credit cards and cash.
If you have questions about living on campus, contact the Office of Residence Life at reslife@bard.edu or 845-758-7455. If you plan to live on campus, the Housing Profile and Facility Use Agreement must be turned in to the Office of Residence Life immediately (bard.edu/reslife/transfer). Forms can be scanned and e-mailed to ensure fast delivery. It is traditional for transfer students to be housed in doubles. Once you are assigned a room, the Office of Residence Life will be in contact via Bard e-mail regarding your placement and the contact information for your new roommate.
Computers/Computer Labs
Intersession Use
Bard has more than 250 public access computers available for use on campus. These computers are located in the Bertelsmann Campus Center, Stevenson Library, Henderson Computer Resources Center, and Henderson Annex. Many students choose to bring a computer to campus. All residence hall rooms have WiFi. Given their portability, unmonitored laptops are easy targets for theft; students are encouraged to register laptops with homeowners/renters insurance, and are advised not to leave laptops unattended. The College does not recommend any one computer type or brand. Both PCs and Macs are supported. However, students interested in the Film and Electronic Arts Program tend to use Macs for their editing capability.
During intersession, Upper College residence halls are typically used for conferences and groups, Citizen Science faculty, and Bard student athletes and other students in need of on-campus accommodations. Generally, students will not be allowed to remain in their rooms over intersession. Students will be notified in advance of the plans for use of their rooms.
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Laundry Facilities Most residence halls are equipped with coin-operated washers and dryers. If there is no laundry facility in a residence, one is available within a short walking distance. Bard also has a partnership with a local dry cleaning service, Classic Cleaners. Students can pay by the pound or they may prepay for the semester.
Phones
Title IX/Office for Gender Equity
We do not have phones in individual residence hall rooms. All residence halls have phones in the hallway for emergency use, local calls, or calling-card calls. Calling cards can be purchased in the campus bookstore.
The Office for Gender Equity oversees the reporting and investigation of gender-based misconduct policy violations. The office offers community education and awareness programming, as well as individual support in exploring reporting options, legal rights, institutional accommodations, and community support services (on and off campus) for individuals who have been impacted by gender-based misconduct.
Most students have cell phones. Check with your cellular provider to find out about availability of service in the Hudson Valley. On campus, many students use Verizon or AT&T, which both have offices in nearby Kingston. AT&T also offers a special discount to Bard students. AT&T 1137 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, 845-336-0710, college code: 2529324 Verizon Wireless 1200 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, 845-853-7351
Off-Campus Housing If you plan to live off campus, you can use your Bard e-mail address to access the College’s classifieds (inside.bard.edu/classifieds). The Housing Board lists sales and rental opportunities in the area. The College does not screen postings, so make sure to do your research before signing a lease. If you do not have a car, you may want to consider how close your potential residence is to campus or the Bard shuttle route (blogs.bard.edu/transportation). Helpful information for students planning to live off campus can be accessed online at bard.edu/reslife/offcampus.
Safety and Security The College employs New York State–certified security guards who provide coverage 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Emergency dispatch services assist with safety and security concerns as well as emergency management and policy enforcement. Additionally, the Office of Safety and Security provides the following services: emergency notifications and response, emergency phones (yellow phones and blue-light phones throughout campus), security/community bike patrols, medical transports (as approved through Health Services), vehicle registration and parking enforcement, policy violation investigations, and campus crime and fire safety reporting. The office also works with Bard’s EMS and with local law enforcement when necessary and possible. More information regarding the office, policies, emergency services, and contact information can be found at bard.edu/security.
Bard Doesn’t Discriminate Bard College is committed to ensuring equal access to its educational programs and equal employment without regard to an individual’s sex, gender, race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital status, veteran status, military status, domestic violence victim status, ex-offender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Students, employees, applicants, and other members of the Bard College community shall not be subject to discrimination or harassment prohibited by law or otherwise treated adversely based upon a protected characteristic.
Bard Acts The College will not tolerate harassing, violent, intimidating, or discriminatory conduct by its students, employees, or any other member of, or visitor to, the College community. This includes, without limitation, sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual violence, dating violence, and domestic violence.
Bard Cares Bard College and its affiliated programs are committed to providing a learning environment free from sexual and gender-based harassment, discrimination, and assault (gender-based misconduct). Bard College is committed to preventing, responding to, and remedying occurrences of gender-based misconduct.
Bard Listens Any member of the community who wishes to file a report for gender-based misconduct may do so by contacting Linda Goldsberry Morgan, J.D., our Title IX administrator/associate dean for gender equity, who can discuss options for reporting and provide information on other resources that offer support and assistance. Reports can be submitted to the Title IX administrator by phone at 845-758-7542, by e-mail at titleix@bard.edu, through Campus Mail (Office for Gender Equity), or by using the online reporting system at tinyurl.com/BardIncidentReport. Bard College strongly recommends reading its entire gender-based misconduct policy, which includes information on its investigative process and the Student Bill of Rights. You can find the policy, FAQs, and other resources at bard.edu/genderequity.
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Academic Life Undergraduate Curriculum The undergraduate curriculum creates a flexible system of courses that gives coherence, breadth, and depth to the four years of study, and helps students become knowledgeable across academic boundaries and able to think critically within a discipline or mode of thought. The pillars of the Bard education are the structure of the first year, including First-Year Seminar; the program- and concentration-based approach to study; Moderation; the concept of distribution by modes of thought; and the Senior Project. Students move from the Lower College (first and second years), which focuses on general education and introduces the content and methodology of the academic and artistic areas in which students may specialize, to the Upper College (third and fourth years), which involves advanced study of particular subjects and more independent work.
Bard Learning Commons The Bard Learning Commons provides academic support to all students through peer tutoring, workshops, and courses. For more information about the resources available, please visit bard.edu/learningcommons.
Study Abroad Bard offers its students a wide range of opportunities to engage in international dialogue, both on campus and abroad. The College believes that such engagement is critical to a liberal arts education. A significant percentage of Bard undergraduates participate in at least one international program during their time at the College. Some spend a year, a term, or a summer studying abroad. Others work with leading international organizations or on social action projects outside the United States. Study abroad options include integrated programs at Bard partner institutions in Germany, Hungary, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, and the West Bank; exchange programs with institutions in Europe, Asia, Africa, and Latin America; and language intensives and immersion programs. To learn more about Bard’s international partnerships and study opportunities, see bard.edu/bardabroad.
Career Development The Bard College Career Development Office (CDO) helps students translate their liberal arts education to the workplace. CDO staff members meet with students one-on-one throughout their college life—and after graduation. In addition to career counseling, job and internship guidance, and career events that include an annual recruiting consortium in New York City, CDO offers many online resources that provide job and internship postings, career exploration assessments, and interview coaching. Informal talks, career-specific panels, and formal symposia take place throughout the year to help students learn about various professions and connect with alumni/ae and employers.
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The CDO website, bard.edu/cdo, presents the range of services offered, as well as the downloadable Bard Basic Job Guide and Career Guide for the Arts, which include sample cover letters and résumés, tips for the job search, and much more. CDO also hosts an online board that lists on-campus employment, jobs, internships, volunteer opportunities, and announcements of career events. Additionally, staff members will review personal statements for graduate school applications and present workshops on applying to graduate school.
Registering as a Student with a Disability Students who claim physical, learning, or psychological disabilities should register with the disability support coordinator upon admission or as soon as the diagnosis of disability is made. The student will be asked to present documentation supporting the claim of disability and suggested accommodations. Registration forms are available at bard.edu/admission/ accepted/forms. Disability accommodations are determined on a case-by-case basis. Students meet with the disability support coordinator at the start of each semester to review documentation and develop an appropriate and reasonable accommodation plan for the classes being taken that term. Meetings also happen periodically throughout the semester to assess the efficacy of the accommodations being provided. The disability support coordinator, whose office is located on the second floor of the library, provides registered students with letters outlining their accommodation plan, which students then present to faculty. The student is responsible for meeting with the instructor to review the contents of the letter and for arranging particular in-class accommodations. The accommodations afforded a student will be determined jointly by the student and the disability support coordinator. What is considered appropriate for one student may not be considered appropriate for another student. The College reserves the right to refuse particular accommodations if other accommodations will serve the student’s needs equally as well and place less of a burden on the College.
Academic Programs and Concentrations Division of the Arts
Division of Social Studies
Interdivisional Concentrations
Art History Dance Film and Electronic Arts Music Photography Studio Arts Theater and Performance
Anthropology Economics Economics and Finance Historical Studies Philosophy Political Studies Religion Sociology
Africana Studies Experimental Humanities Gender and Sexuality Studies Irish and Celtic Studies Jewish Studies Latin American and Iberian Studies Medieval Studies Middle Eastern Studies Mind, Brain, and Behavior Science, Technology, and Society Theology Victorian Studies
Division of Languages and Literature Foreign Languages, Cultures, and Literatures Literature Written Arts
Division of Science, Mathematics, and Computing Biology Chemistry Computer Science Mathematics Physics Psychology
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Useful Academic Websites
Useful Campus/Student Life Websites
Bard College Conservatory of Music bard.edu/conservatory Bard Learning Commons bard.edu/learningcommons Career Development Office bard.edu/cdo Center for Student Life & Advising bard.edu/csla Citizen Science citizenscience.bard.edu Computing at Bard bard.edu/it Course List inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/current Dean of the College bard.edu/doc Dean of Studies bard.edu/deanofstudies Faculty bard.edu/faculty First-Year Seminar bard.edu/fysem Language and Thinking Program languageandthinking.bard.edu Library bard.edu/library Other Study and Research Opportunities bard.edu/ academics/additional Registrar’s Office inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/registrar Student Accounts bard.edu/studentaccounts 3+2 and Dual-Degree Programs bard.edu/academics/3+2
Athletics and Recreation bardathletics.com Campus Housing, Dining, and Facilities bard.edu/ campus/reslife Center for Civic Engagement bard.edu/cce Chaplaincy bard.edu/chaplaincy Counseling Services bard.edu/counseling Dean of Student Affairs Office bard.edu/dosa Dining on Campus dineoncampus.com/bard Events Calendar bard.edu/news/events Health Services bard.edu/healthservices International Students bard.edu/international Multicultural Affairs barddmp.tumblr.com Residence Life bard.edu/reslife Safety and Security bard.edu/security Student Activities studentactivities.bard.edu Sustainability at Bard bard.edu/sustainability Title IX/Gender Equity bard.edu/genderequity Trustee Leader Scholar Program bard.edu/tls
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Bard in the World Numerous institutes for special study, both on and off campus, connect Bard students to the greater community—and the world. Undergraduate students can take advantage of Bard’s network of partner programs, from New Orleans to Budapest, and from graduate programs to prison education initiatives. For a comprehensive list of affiliated programs and institutes, please visit bard.edu/network. Al-Quds Bard bard.edu/bardabroad/aqb American University of Central Asia bard.edu/bardabroad/auca Bard College Berlin bard.edu/bardabroad/berlin Bard Early Colleges bard.edu/earlycollege Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program bard.edu/bgia Bard Prison Initiative bpi.bard.edu Central European University in Budapest bard.edu/bardabroad/ceu Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. Petersburg State University (Smolny College) smolny.bard.edu Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities hac.bard.edu Human Rights Project hrp.bard.edu Graduate Programs bard.edu/graduate Levy Economics Institute levyinstitute.org Rift Valley Institute riftvalley.net
Important Contact Info Transfer Student Website bard.edu/newstudents/transfer 845-758-7454 | tbates@bard.edu
Office of Residence Life and Housing bard.edu/reslife 845-758-7455 | reslife@bard.edu
Center for Student Life & Advising bard.edu/csla 845-758-7454 | csla@bard.edu
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