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FIRST-YEAR GUIDE2015

2 First-Year Guide

Find It Fast4 Letter from the First-Year Dean

6 Summer Checklist

7 Academic Calendar

9 Good Things to Know

Pre-Arrival

Traveling to Bard

Arrival Day Schedule

13 Campus/Student Life

15 Academic Life/Resources

16 Bard in the World

17 Campus Map

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Hello and Welcome to Bard!

Congratulations on your decision to attend Bard College.

In just a few short months you will join the rest of your class in Annandale to participate in the

Language and Thinking Program, an experience that introduces you to your campus, your curriculum,

and your new community. Weve designed this guide to help you to prepare for the Language and

Thinking Program and arrival day, as well as your first year at Bard. Weve already started to plan

a variety of events that will help you get to know other members of your class and help you get

acclimated to Bard.

As the dean of your class, I am here to support you throughout your first year of college; this includes

helping you prepare for your arrival in August. In addition to packing, saying goodbye to friends,

and getting ready to move, I encourage you to spend some time this summer thinking (and perhaps

even writing) about what you would like to learnboth in and outside of the classroom. Is there a

specific topic that youve always wanted to explore? Would you like to develop your leadership skills

or participate in particular student organizations or activities? What is it about Bard that brings you

here? I would further encourage you to talk about these questions with your friends and family and,

when you arrive on campus, to share your thoughts with classmates, faculty, and staff. Through these

conversations, we hope that you will begin to define what is most important to you.

All of us in the Dean of Student Affairs Office are excited that you will be joining us this August. In

preparation for your arrival weve pulled together 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, dont hesitate to give us a call at

845-758-7454. I can also be reached via e-mail at firstyear@bard.edu.

Looking forward to meeting you in August,

Mary Ann Krisa

Assistant Dean of Students

Director of the First-Year Experience

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Incoming First-Year Summer Checklist

Fill out and return the following forms:All forms can be found online at www.bard.edu/admission/accepted/forms.

Athletics and Recreation Profile (if applicable) Disability Registration Form (if applicable) Housing ProfileMedical FormsParent Contact Information Form

Purchase and read the following Language and Thinking Program texts:Radical Hope: Ethics in the Face of Cultural Disaster by Jonathan Lear

(Harvard University Press, 2006) ISBN 13: 978-0-674-02746-6 ISBN 10: 0674027469

The Garden of Forking Paths, included in the collection Ficciones by Jorge Luis Borges

(Grove Atlantic Press, 1962) ISBN 13: 978-0-8021-3030-3 ISBN 10: 0802130305

The edition matters: rely on the ISBN to be sure you are getting the correct edition. Radical Hope should be read in its entirety. For

Jorge Luis Borges, the required text is The Garden of Forking Paths only. Please bring both books with you in August. For more

information on the Language and Thinking Program, contact the Dean of Students Office at 845-758-7454 or firstyear@bard.edu.

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 the Language and Thinking Program will be sent to your Bard e-mail address. During the school year, official

messages and notifications are often sent via e-mail. You may forward your Bard College e-mail to another host if you would like.

Instructions can be found at: www.bard.edu/it/email-and-calendaring.

Register for Bards campus emergency alert system.After you set up your Bard e-mail account, please register for the Bard College emergency alert system. To learn more and to

register, go to https://bard.regroup.com.

Complete the Mathematics Placement Diagnostic.All incoming students are required to complete Bards online Math Placement Diagnostic. This diagnostic helps us determine

which math and science courses would be most appropriate for you. The diagnostic is available online at http://math.bard.edu/

placement. The diagnostic will be available until August 7. Please complete it before you arrive at Bard. If you have any questions,

please contact Maria Belk, director of quantitative literacy, at mbelk@bard.edu.

Complete the Bard College Sustainability Pledge.Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/SustainFY2015 to fill out our Sustainability Pledge. Students who complete the form by July 15

will be eligible for a raffle (great prizes, we promise!).

Send us a postcard from home!Every year, incoming students mail the College a postcard from home. It can be store-bought or homemadeget creative! On it,

write a message to your fellow first-year students. The cards will be on display, and its exciting to see the geographic diversity of

your class. Mail the card to: Bard College Dean of Student Affairs Office, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000.

If you are somewhere that you cant mail internationally, e-mail a photo and message to us at firstyear@bard.edu, and well make

a postcard for you!

Have questions? Wed love to hear from you!E-mail Mary Ann Krisa, Assistant Dean of Students, at firstyear@bard.edu, or call 845-758-7454. Follow us on Twitter! @firstyearatbard.

Center for Student Life and Advising, Bard College, PO Box 5000, Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000

Telephone: 845-758-7454 | Fax: 845-758-7646 | E-mail: firstyear@bard.edu | Website: www.bard.edu

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Academic Calendar

Summer 2015

August 8, Saturday Arrival date, financial clearance, and orientation for first-year students

August 10, Monday August 26, Wednesday Language and Thinking Program for first-year students

Fall Semester 2015

August 26, Wednesday Arrival date and financial clearance for transfer students

August 26, Wednesday August 27, Thursday Orientation for transfer students

August 27, Thursday August 28, Friday Matriculation days, and advising and registration for new students

August 29, Saturday Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students

August 31, Monday First day of classes

September 16, Wednesday Drop/add period ends

October 12, Monday October 13, Tuesday Fall break

October 23, Friday Moderation papers due

October 23, Friday October 25, Sunday Family Weekend (see below)

November 20, Friday Last day to withdraw from a course

November 26, Thursday November 29, Sunday Thanksgiving recess

November 30, Monday Senior Projects due for students finishing in December

December 9, Wednesday Advising day

December 10, Thursday Course registration opens for spring 2016 semester

December 14, Monday December 18, Friday Completion days

December 18, Friday Last day of classes

December 19, Saturday All residence halls close at 12 p.m.

IntersessionDecember 19, 2015, Saturday January 29, 2016, Friday Winter intersession (no classes for sophomores, juniors, and seniors)

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Spring Semester 2016

January 9, Saturday First-year students return for Citizen Science Program

January 10, Sunday January 27, Wednesday Citizen Science Program

January 27, Wednesday Arrival date and financial clearance for new first-year and transfer students

January 28, Thursday January 29, Friday Academic orientation, advising, and registration for new first-year and transfer students

January 30, Saturday Arrival date and financial clearance for all returning students

February 1, Monday First day of classes

February 17, Wednesday Drop/add period ends

March 18, Friday Moderation papers due

March 19, Saturday March 27, Sunday Spring recess

May 2, Monday May 3, Tuesday Advising days

May 3, Tuesday Last day to withdraw from a course

May 4, Wednesday Senior Projects due for students graduating in May

May 12, Thursday Course registration opens for fall 2016 semester

May 18, Wednesday May 24, Tuesday Completion days

May 24, Tuesday Last day of classes

May 26, Thursday Baccalaureate service and Senior Dinner

May 28, Saturday Commencement

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 2325. Local accommodations fill up quickly, so its best to make reservations

as soon as possible. For more information on area lodging, see www.bard.edu/visiting/accommodations.

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* To find out more about purchasing ENERGY STAR products, visit the

ENERGY STAR website at www.energystar.gov.

**Aside from being a fire hazard, halogen lamps use five times more

energy than fluorescent lamps.

Mailing/ShippingEach 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

Packages received before the arrival date will be stored. Our

shipping department will be open on August 8 for people

to pick up their packages. Please mail packages so that they

arrive no earlier than July 24, 2015. Packages can be sent to

the following address:

Student Name Incoming First-Year Student Bard College

30 Campus Road

Annandale-on-Hudson, NY 12504-5000

Renters InsuranceAll 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: www.nssi.com.

CarsAll students are allowed to bring cars to campus; however, Bard

encourages biking and alternative methods of travel as a part

of the Colleges commitment to sustainability. An annual $100

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 works with 511NY to maintain a ride-sharing service;

students are encouraged to register, whether they have a car or

not, at www.bard.edu/bos/rideshare. Bard has partnered with

Zipcar to bring self-service, on-demand car sharing to campus.

Visit http://zipcar.com/bard to learn more about the program

and to sign up.

PetsFish 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 (reslife@bard.edu) prior to bring-

ing the pet to campus.

Good Things to Know Pre-Arrival

What to Bring (and what not to bring!)The following items are suggested: bedspread, blankets, extra

longsized twin sheets, 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, wastebasket, recycling basket, desk lamp*,

radio, bicycle, and bicycle lock. If you plan to bring a laptop

computer, we suggest you also bring a laptop desk lock.

Note: At Bard, we care about the environment and the utiliza-

tion of resources. ENERGY STARlabeled 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

(CFL) should last you for your four years at Bard. Dont forget

that LED bulbs have no mercury and are even more energy

efficient than CFLs. 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 EPAs 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.

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 www.nestudentservices.com. The code for

Bard is 2341. A representative will be on campus on August 8.

The following items may only be used in the designated kitchen

areas: 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: 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.

Try to coordinate with your roommate(s) and share appliances

when possible. Besides saving energy and money, youll 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.

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 and nearby malls.

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Arrival Day: Traveling to BardStudents are expected to arrive on Saturday, August 8,

between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Information about where to go

once you arrive on campus will be e-mailed to you in late July

via your Bard e-mail account. Through the years we have dis-

covered 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.

For additional information regarding travel to campus, please

visit www.bard.edu/visiting.

If you are not planning to drive to Bard, the following information

may be helpful.

TrainAmtrak

www.amtrak.com

Amtrak runs directly from Penn Station. The closest stop to

Bard is Rhinecliff, which is 10 minutes away. Amtrak is more

expensive than Metro-North but the Rhinecliff station is

much closer to campus than Metro-Norths nearest stop.

Metro-North

www.mta.info/mnr

Metro-North stops 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.

Bard will be running regular shuttles from the Poughkeepsie

and Rhinecliff train stations on August 8. You do not need to

make a reservation for the shuttle service.

FlyingAlbany International Airport

www.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

Albany-Rensselaer station). From the Rhinecliff station its a

10-minute taxi ride to campus.

Stewart International Airport

www.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.

JFK, LaGuardia, Newark

The major New York City airports all have public transporta-

tion 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: www.panynj.gov/

airports/jfk.html

LaGuardia Airport: www.panynj.gov/airports/laguardia.html

Newark Liberty International Airport: www.panynj.gov/

airports/newark-liberty.html

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9:00 AM 1:00 PM Arrival and Check-In*Residence Halls and Bertelsmann Campus Center

Check-in is a two-step process: new students will check in at both the Bertelsmann Campus

Center and their residence halls. New students with last names AL should proceed directly

to the Campus Center when they arrive on campus. Students with last names MZ should

proceed directly to their residence halls.

11:00 AM, 12:00, & 1:00 PM Tours of Campus Leave from Admission Office, Hopson Cottage

Families are invited to take a tour of the campus and learn more about the College. Tours last

about an hour and a half.

11:30 AM 2:30 PM Lunch Kline Dining Commons

Tickets are available in Kline or the Bertelsmann Campus Center. Lunch is free for first-year

students; $8 a ticket for friends and family.

12:002:30 PM Open House: Trustee Leader ScholarsBertelsmann Campus Center

Trustee Leader Scholars are students who design, organize, and implement social action

projects in communities locally and around the world. Students can start their own project or

join an already established project.

12:002:30 PM Open House: Bard Learning CommonsBard Learning Commons, Stone Row Basement

Bard Learning Commons gives students the chance to learn collaboratively with peers through

academic workshops, drop-in and subject tutoring, study rooms, and the Writing Fellows

program. The Learning Commons offers time management and study skills workshops,

provides academic assistance for students with disabilities, and leads credit-bearing courses in

writing, public speaking, mathematics, and English for non-native speakers.

12:002:30 PM Open House: Bard College FarmBard College Farm

The Bard College Farm is the result of a student-led initiative to develop a more sustainable

food system at the College. Many students work at the farm, and much of the produce is

used in our on-campus dining facilities. Stop by and see whats growing.

12:002:30 PM Open House: Center for Civic EngagementCenter for Civic Engagement, Ward Manor Gatehouse

The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) sponsors lectures, conferences, and workshops;

facilitates internship, volunteer, and work opportunities; and awards undergraduate fellow-

ships that reinforce the links between education, democracy, and citizenship. Stop by and

learn how CCE shapes the intellectual and professional trajectories of Bard undergraduates

and graduates.

Arrival Day Schedule

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1:302:30 PM Open House: Difference And Media ProjectAlbee Annex

The Difference and Media Project encourages all students to think expansively about race,

gender, sexualities, religion, class, culture, and new modes of inquiry about these and other

categories. Learn more about fall semester plans and how to get involved.

3:004:00 PM Q&A Session for Parents: One Last Question Before We PartSosnoff Theater, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts

Members of Student and Academic Affairs are available to answer questions.

4:005:00 PM President Botstein Welcomes Parents of the Class of 2019Sosnoff Theater, Fisher Center for the Performing Arts

5:00 PM Reception for ParentsFisher Center for the Performing Arts Patio

Join fellow Bard parents and staff to ask any last-minute questions.

5:00 PM Residence Hall GatheringYour Residence Hall Lounge

An informal opportunity to meet your Peer Counselor (PC) and other members of your

residence hall. Your PC will also take you to the Opening Dinner and Welcome.

6:00 PM Opening Dinner and Welcome*Ludlow Lawn

New students have the opportunity to say goodbye to their family members and join their

Peer Counselors and fellow classmates at a picnic dinner.

7:30 PM Orientation Program: Residence Hall Meetings*Your Residence Hall

Residence Life staff and your Peer Counselor will introduce you to your new residential

community and discuss community expectations.

Please note: Many of the open houses are scheduled at the same time, so you may not be able to attend all the sessions that

interest you. We will provide other opportunities for you to learn about all of these programs.

*mandatory event for first-year students

12:001:00 PM Open House: AthleticsStevenson Athletic Center

Meet members of the Bard Athletics and Recreation staff and tour the Stevenson Athletic

Center. Learn about the facilities, programs, and ways to keep your body moving.

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Family Visits and GuestsStudents 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. Advanced notice is not necessary; just bring your guest

and their ID to the Safety and Security Office.

Meal Plan/Dining ServicesAll students living on campus are required to be on one of

six meal plan options. For incoming first-year students, the

meal plan is set at 19 meals a week (breakfast, lunch, and

dinner, Monday through Friday; brunch and dinner, Saturday

and Sunday). After the first semester, students are eligible to

change their meal plan. All meal plans are of equal cost.

Chartwells, the Colleges dining service provider, uses local

produce whenever possible, typically buying from more than

a dozen nearby farms, including the Bard College Farm on

campus. Chartwells offers a variety of cuisines, and vegan and

vegetarian choices are offered at every meal.

Bard EATS (Eating Awareness Transforms Society) is a

collaborative effort by students, faculty, and staff to promote

local and sustainable food options on campus. The Bard EATS

logo is used by the dining service to showcase local and/or

sustainable options. Meetings are held every other week and

are open to all students. Join the conversation about the Real

Food Challenge, the Bard College Farm, and sustainability

efforts on campus and beyond. Connect with Bard EATS at

www.bardeats.tumblr.com or www.facebook.com/EATBard.

Campus / Student Life

BankingDuring the Language and Thinking Program (and throughout

the semester) there will be shuttles to Red Hook, where

you can open a local bank account. There are two ATMs on

campus. One is owned by Key Bank and the other by Mid-

Hudson Valley Federal Credit Union.

Bank of America 1343 Ulster Avenue, Kingston, NY 12401

and 239 Main Street, Saugerties, NY 12477, 800-432-1000

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 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

BikingMany students choose to get around our 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

http://revolutionbicycles.webs.com/bard.htm.

BookstoreThe 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.

Computers/Computer LabsBard 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.

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Residence Halls

Intersession UseDuring 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 noti-

fied in advance of the plans for use of their rooms. First-year

students will live in their own rooms during Citizen Science.

First-year students should plan to be on campus for the start

of Citizen Science on Saturday, January 9, 2016.

Laundry FacilitiesMost 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 pre-pay for the

semester. Classic Cleaners will be on campus August 8, and

students can sign up for their service.

PhonesWe 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.

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

have offices in nearby Kingston. AT&T offers a special discount

to Bard students.

Verizon Wireless 1200 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401,

845-853-7351

AT&T 1137 Ulster Ave., Kingston, NY 12401, 845-336-0710,

college code: 2529324

Safety and SecurityThe College employs New York Statecertified 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 patrol,

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 Bards 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 www.bard.edu/security.

Title IX CoordinationThe Office of Title IX Coordination 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

(on and off campus) support services for individuals who have

been impacted by gender-based misconduct.

Transportation: ShuttlesDuring the semester, there is a free shuttle that travels

through Tivoli, Red Hook, and Bards campus. There are also

free shuttles that run to local grocery stores, the mall, and,

on weekends, to 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 stations and then they can take the free shuttle back to

campus. For more information about shuttles, please go to

www.bard.edu/bos/transportation.

Useful WebsitesAthletics and Recreation www.bardathletics.com

Center for Civic Engagement www.bard.edu/cce

Chaplaincy www.bard.edu/chaplaincy

Counseling Services www.bard.edu/counseling

Dining on Campus www.dineoncampus.com/bard

Events Calendar www.bard.edu/news/events

Health Services www.bard.edu/healthservices

International Students www.bard.edu/newstudents/

international

Multicultural Affairs http://barddmp.tumblr.com

Residence Life and Housing www.bard.edu/campus/reslife

Safety and Security www.bard.edu/security

Student Activities http://studentactivities.bard.edu

Sustainability at Bard www.bard.edu/sustainability

Title IX www.bard.edu/titleix

Trustee Leader Scholar Program www.bard.edu/cce/

students/initiatives

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appropriate for another student. The College reserves the right

to refuse particular accommodations if other accommodations

will serve the students needs equally as well and place less of

a burden on the College.

Study AbroadBard 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 participates 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, and Africa; and language

intensives and immersion programs. To learn more about

Bards international partnerships and study opportunities, see

www.bard.edu/bardabroad.

Useful WebsitesBard College Conservatory of Music www.bard.edu/

conservatory

Bard First-Year Dean www.bard.edu/newstudents/firstyear

Bard Learning Commons www.bard.edu/learningcommons

Center for Student Life and Advising www.bard.edu/csla

Computing at Bard www.bard.edu/campus/computing

Course List http://inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/current

Dean of the College www.bard.edu/doc

Dean of Studies http://inside.bard.edu/deanofstudies

Faculty www.bard.edu/faculty

Inside Bard http://inside.bard.edu

Library www.bard.edu/library

Other Study and Research Opportunities www.bard.edu/

academics/additional

Registrars Office http://inside.bard.edu/academic/courses/

registrar

Student Accounts www.bard.edu/studentaccounts

3+2 and Dual-Degree Programs www.bard.edu/

academics/3+2

Academic Life / Resources

Academic Advising and Course RegistrationFor their first semester, students meet with an academic

adviser and register for courses during Matriculation Days:

Thursday, August 27, and Friday, August 28. During this time

they will have the opportunity to meet with and talk to faculty

about specific courses and registration procedures. After the

fall semester, students participate in online registration.

Bard Learning CommonsThe Bard Learning Commons provides academic support through

peer tutoring, workshops, and courses throughout the school

year. Additionally, the Learning Commons will be open during

the Language and Thinking Program to help students with their

academic transition. For more information about the resources

available, please visit www.bard.edu/learningcommons.

Beginning of TermClasses for the fall semester begin Monday, August 31. All

accounts must be current in order for students to be cleared

for fall registration. Please contact Student Accounts if you

have any questions regarding financial clearance.

Procedure for Registering as a Student with a DisabilityStudents who claim physical, learning, or psychological disabil-

ities 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 support-

ing the claim of disability and suggested accommodations.

Registration forms are available at www.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, who 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

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Bard in the WorldNumerous institutes for special study, both on and off campus, connect Bard students to the greater communityand the world.

Undergraduate students can take advantage of Bards 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

www.bard.edu/network.

Al-Quds Bard http://bard.alquds.edu

American University of Central Asia http://auca.bard.edu

Bard College Berlin www.bard.edu/berlin

Bard Early Colleges www.bard.edu/earlycollege

Bard Globalization and International Affairs Program www.bard.edu/bgia

Bard Prison Initiative http://bpi.bard.edu

Central European University in Budapest http://ceu.bard.edu

Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, St. Petersburg State University (Smolny College) http://smolny.bard.edu

Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities www.bard.edu/hannaharendtcenter

Human Rights Project http://hrp.bard.edu

Graduate Programs www.bard.edu/graduate

Levy Economics Institute www.levyinstitute.org

Rift Valley Institute www.riftvalley.net

Important Contact Info

New-Student Websitewww.bard.edu/newstudents/firstyear

Office of Residence Life and Housingwww.bard.edu/reslife

845-758-7455 | reslife@bard.edu

Center for Student Life and Advisingwww.bard.edu/csla

845-758-7454 | firstyear@bard.edu

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Campus Map

Achebe House (Bard Prison Initiative)Administrative Offices (Ludlow)Admission (Hopson Cottage)Albee (classrooms and offices)Alumni Houses (residence halls)Bluecher, Bourne, Honey, Leonard, Obreshkove, Rovere, Rueger, Shafer, Shelov, Steinway, Wolff

Annandale Hotel (Publications and Public Relations Offices) Anne Cox Chambers Alumni/ae Center and Two Boots Bard Aspinwall (classrooms and faculty offices) Bard Center for Environmental Policy (Bard CEP) (Hegeman Hall) Bard College FarmBard College Field StationBard Community Childrens Center Bard Educational Opportunity Programs (BEOP) (Stone Row)Bard Hall (recital space) Bertelsmann Campus Center Blithewood (Levy Economics Institute) Bookstore (Bertelsmann) Briggs House (residence) Brook House (Residence Life and Housing) Buildings and Grounds Career Development Office (Bertelsmann) Carriage House (Central Services) Center for Civic Engagement (Barringer House and Ward Manor Gatehouse)

Center for Curatorial Studies (CCS Bard) Center for Moving Image Arts (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center)Center for Spiritual Life Center for Student Life and Advising (Sottery Hall) Chapel of the Holy Innocents Community Garden Cruger Village (residence halls) Bartlett, Cruger, Keen North, Keen South, Maple, Mulberry, Oberholzer, Sawkill, Spruce, Stephens, Sycamore Edith C. Blum Institute (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center)Fairbairn (see Wardens Hall) Feitler House (residence hall) Financial Aid Office (Buildings and Grounds) Finberg House (residence) Fisher Annex (MFA Office) Fisher Studio Arts Building Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Center for Science and Computation Gahagan House (offices) Griffiths House (John Cage Trust)

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Honey Field Hopson (see Wardens Hall) Hopson Cottage (Admission Office) Institute for International Liberal Education (IILE) (Jim and Mary Ottaway Gatehouse for

International Study) Institute for Writing and Thinking (Ludlow) Jim Ottaway Jr. Film Center (Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center)

Jim and Mary Ottaway Gatehouse for International Study (IILE)

Kline Commons (dining) Lszl Z. Bit 60 Auditorium Lszl Z. Bit 60 Conservatory Building Learning Commons (Stone Row) Levy Economics Institute (Blithewood) Library (Stevenson, Hoffman, Kellogg) Lorenzo Ferrari Field Complex Ludlow (administrative offices) Lynda and Stewart Resnick Science LaboratoriesManor Annex (residence hall) Manor House Caf Meditation Garden Milton and Sally Avery Arts Center Music Practice Rooms Nursery School (Abigail Lundquist Botstein Nursery School) Old Gym (Security Office) Olin Humanities Building, Auditorium, and Language Centerparliament of reality, the Presidents House Preston Hall (classrooms, offices) Residence Life and Housing (Brook House) Resnick Commons (residence halls) Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts Robbins House (residence hall, Health Center)Rose Laboratories Sands House (residence hall) Security Office (Old Gym) Seth Goldfine Memorial Rugby Field Seymour (see Wardens Hall) Shafer House (Written Arts) Sottery Hall (Student Life and Advising) South Hall (residence hall) Stevenson Athletic Center Stone Row (Learning Commons, BEOP, residence halls: North Hoffman,

South Hoffman, McVickar, Potter) Student Accounts (Buildings and Grounds) Tewksbury Hall (residence hall) Tremblay Hall (residence hall)

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Hannah Arendt Center (McCarthy House)Health and Counseling (Robbins House)Hegeman Hall (classrooms, offices, Bard CEP, Rift Valley Institute, La Voz

Henderson Computer Resources Center and Technology Laboratories (Annex)

Hessel Museum of Art Hirsch Hall (residence hall)

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Ward Manor (residence, Bard Music Festival Office) Ward Manor Gatehouse (Center for Civic Engagement)Wardens Hall (faculty offices, residences: Fairbairn, Hopson, Seymour Weis Cinema (Bertelsmann)Woods Studio (Photography)

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Gabrielle H. Reem and Herbert J. Kayden Center for Science and Computation

HendersonComputerResources Center

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Hegeman Hall and RoseScience Laboratories

Olin Humanities Building, Auditorium, and Language Center

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