Arthur Sands House

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Laundry

Laundry in Sands House
Located on the second floor, the Sands House laundry room features one washer and one dryer shared among the residents of the house.  

If you experience issues with any of the laundry machines, complete a service request at the link below.  Great neighbors leave a note on any malfunctioning machines to aid in others avoiding the same issue. Our laundry machines are owned and serviced by an outside contractor, yet our Buildings and Grounds team manages the laundry room and relays any machine issues to the outside contractor.  

B&G SERVICE REQUEST

Coinless Laundry
All laundry rooms are equipped with both modern and high-efficient front load washers and dryers. Laundry is part of the room and board cost, so the machines do not require payment to cycle during the academic year.  This coinless laundry feature allows residents to run as many loads as they need without overloading the machines or incurring more cost.

Detergent Choice + Sustainable Practices 
Please note that our machines require the HE (high efficiency) laundry detergent. Detergent pods are recommended for their portability and lack of spills. We also recommend the use of a garment bag when washing delicates and small items such as socks.

SUSTAINABLE LIVING PRACTICES

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Climate Control

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

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Parking

Parking at Sands House
Along Campus Road there are around 15 parking spots shared by the residents of Sands House and faculty of the RKC.  Note, parking in the nearby B&G and Carriage House lots is limited to staff and loading.

Student Parking at Bard
Bard College maintains a pedestrian campus, yet all students have the ability to register 1 vehicle for on campus parking.  All motor vehicles (including motorcycles) must be registered with the Department of Safety and Security. Upon registration, students parking sticker indicates the approved lot(s) for the registered vehicle.  Learn more on the Department of Safety and Security’s website.

VEHICLE POLICIES

Guest Parking on Campus
Visitors and guests are expected to follow all parking regulations. All visitors and guests are required to display a Visitor Hang-Tag, available at the Department Safety and Security. Visitor and guest parking areas are so designated.

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Room Security

To enter the building:
You will utilize your Bard ID Card on the proximity sensor next to the front door.  Sands House is equipped with door alarms designed in an effort prevent unauthorized access due to door propping.  Please only allow people you know into the residence hall.

To enter your room:
Upon move-in you will be issued a brass key to your room door.  Each resident is issued their own key and students are prohibited from sharing keys.  Note, residents are not permitted to duplicate any keys issued by the college.

Locked Out?
If you are locked out, call security at 845.758.7460 for assistance 24/7.  Please note, there is a fine associated with being locked out of your room.   If you lose your brass key or ID card, Buildings & Grounds will cut you a new key or print a new ID card for you.  There is a cost associated with this, connect with B&G for the most up to date costs.

BUILDINGS & GROUNDS

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Bathrooms

Description of Sands House Bathrooms
Sands House features four single user restrooms, one on each end of both floors.  The first floor bathrooms feature one toilet, shower stall, and sink with mirror.  The second floor bathrooms feature one toilet, bathtub, and sink with mirror.

Bathroom Cleanliness
Respect for the facilities is assumed in the collegiate setting, this is especially important in communal bathrooms.  These community bathrooms are cleaned by the Environmental Services team.  Cleanliness issues can be reported to the email below.  If an emergency occurs, 24/7 service is available by calling security at 845.758.7460.

[email protected]

Bathroom Maintenance
If you should encounter plumbing or lighting issues in a bathroom, please report these to your Peer Counselor and/or complete a service request to have Buildings & Grounds address the issue.  Your vigilance towards leaks can help us cut down on water waste throughout campus.

SERVICE REQUEST FORM

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Bedroom Finishes

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

Bedroom Walls
Sands house feature drywall, lending a home-like feel to the rooms.  We discourage students from using pins to hang decor as many residents find success with products such as command strips.  All rooms are painted a warm shade of white.  When decorating your room, New York State fire code does not allow fabric to hang on walls over ones bed.  Residents are also limited to covering only 25% of the walls in decoration to assure safe conditions.

RESIDENCE LIFE & FIRE SAFETY POLICIES