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 room selection process as well as some of the unique options available as you choose your room.
Room Selection
How to Select your room for the next academic year:
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Stage One: Explore Your OptionsFind 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.
Returning Residences Around Campus
Further down you will find the 2024-2025 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.
Selecting Your Roommates & Suitmates
Over half of the campus shares living quarters with their peers, and 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.
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Stage Two: Preparing OptionsPreparing to Select Digitally
If you are planning to live in a suite or other special application space, please fill out the correct application.
Stage Two: Preparing Options
Preparing to Select Digitally
If you are planning to live in a suite or other special application space, please fill out the correct application.
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 2024". 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 SelectionSelecting 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
When does Room Selection happen?
To be confirmed. 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.
2023 Fall Current Seniors (92+ Credits)
2023 Fall Current Juniors (60–91 Credits)
2023 Fall Current Sophomores (28–59 Credits)
2023 Fall 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).
2024–25 Bard Housing Agreement:
To participate in any aspect of the 2024–25 room selection process, all students must agree to the Bard Housing Agreement. All students who need housing for the 2024–25 academic year must complete the agreement by 12:00 pm EST on Friday, March 15, 2024. The agreement is located on your MyAnnandale. If you do not complete the Bard Housing Agreement you will not be able to apply for any of the themed/suite/special housing assignments nor participate in the April Room Selection Process.
Check out these Intentional Community Living options to apply for housing available only through application.
APPLICATION FORMS
All Due March 1, 2024
Intentional Community Living
Unique Living Options
Additional Living Options
Due Friday, March 1, 2024
OFF Campus Info Session
February 21 - 12:00 PM -
Sign-Up Form
February 29 - 5:00 PM -
Sign-Up Form
March 5 - 12:00 PM -
Sign-Up Form
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Substance-Free LivingSubstance-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.
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Women's-Only HousingHow to select into Women's-Only Housing?
All students in the room selection process who identify as women are eligible for Women's-Only Housing. Please fill out the Google form.
Women's-Only Housing
How to select into Women's-Only Housing?
All students in the room selection process who identify as women are eligible for Women's-Only Housing. Please fill out the Google form.
Bard features both Women's-Only First-Year and Upper-College residences. The locations change based on the need for Women's-Only housing, but are currently Rueger and Steinway on South Campus. These residence halls have only women assigned to live in them, yet residents are welcome to bring guests of any gender identity over at any time. Please note, staff of any gender may be working in the residence to clean, repair, maintain, ensure security, or community-build.
Why do we offer Women's-Only Housing?
With exception to this community, all of Bard's residences are gender inclusive by design with no gendered restrooms or floors in any residence halls. We offer the Women's-Only community to all students who identify as women. Historically, Women's-Only housing has been requested by students with specific religious backgrounds as well as survivors of sexual assault. You do not need a reason to want to live in the Women's-Only community, but it is important to recognize that your neighbors in the community may have a specific reason for wanting to live here. We ask that folks take extra respect when selecting into these residences, while guests of any gender identity are welcome it is important to have open communication within this community.
How to select into Women's-Only Housing?
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Live the Suite Life in Resnick CommonsThe 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 junior or sophomore-level students. We welcome all applications and encourage understanding of this prioritization.
Suite Applications
The application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing
• Only one application is needed for each suite group.
• Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received.
• Suite applications are selected based on a combination of correct configurations and draw numbers.
• If approved, suite selection will take place by invitation. Only one representative from the suite needs to attend.
• In the event that a suite application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based on room draw number.
Suite Occupancy
• To change your suite grouping, this form is editable until the deadline. After the deadline, suite applications can only be canceled, not changed.
• Should a vacancy become apparent prior to move-in, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suite mate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
• Should a vacancy occur during the academic year, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suite mate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life and Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
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Special Spaces + Suite ApplicationsWith all these buildings built over the last hundred years, we have some unique opportunities 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 opportunities 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 60+ credits. Within the application, the students will only be applying to the specific space they are interested in. Students are welcome to apply to multiple spaces by submitting multiple applications.
Where are the Special Spaces + Suites?- Manor House 209/211 (double + triple)
- Robbins House 362/364 (triple + single)
- Robbins Addition 153/155 (2 double suites with full bath & common space)
- Robbins Addition 053/054 (2 double suites with full bath & common space)
- Honey House (2 triples + 1 double)
The application must be submitted to Residence Life & Housing.
• Only ONE Application is needed for each SUITE GROUP.
• Due to the nature of the special spaces, students are welcome to submit a separate application for each type of space the group is interested in.
• Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received.
• Suite Applications are selected based on a combination of correct configurations and draw numbers.
• If approved, the suite preference form will be sent out.
• In the event that a suite application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based on room draw number.
Suite Occupancy
• To change your suite grouping, this form is editable until the deadline. After the deadline, suite applications can only be canceled, not changed.
• Should a vacancy become apparent prior to move-in, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
• Should a vacancy occur during the academic year, the remaining residents will be given an opportunity to bring in a replacement suitemate. If a replacement is not found within three (3) days, Residence Life & Housing reserves the right to place another student into the vacant space.
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Partnered Single SuitesOn North Campus, we have 16 pairs of singles attached by a private half bathroom. This application allows for two students with 60+ 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 60+ 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
• 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.
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Double Preferred ApplicationIn an effort to encourage juniors and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive pre-selection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. Learn more about these great double room options and the pre-selection process below:
Double Preferred Application
In an effort to encourage juniors and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive pre-selection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. Learn more about these great double room options and the pre-selection process below:
In an effort to encourage current sophomores, juniors, and seniors to select into double rooms, we are opening an exclusive pre-selection at Room Selection for students who apply with a roommate. These students will come to the first section of Room Selection and be able to pick from any double room on campus (excepting those held for first-year students).
There are several double rooms with private bathrooms, many with amazing views, and even some small buildings that could practically be taken over through pre-selection.
Double Preferred Application Guidelines
Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing.
• Only one application is needed for each double group.
• Applicants must have 28+ completed credits.
• Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received.
• Double applications are selected based draw number.
• If approved, double selection will take place on the evening of room selection by invitation. Only one representative from the triple needs to attend.
• In the event that a double application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based room draw number for any available room type.
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Triple Preferred ApplicationThroughout 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
• Only one application is needed for each triple group.
• Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received.
• Triple applications are selected based draw number.
• If approved, triple selection will take place by invitation. Only one representative from the triple needs to attend.
• In the event that a triple application is not accepted, individual students will participate in the general selection of a room, based room draw number.
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Waitlist for Senior Select
Waitlist for Senior Select
The design of this waitlist is simply to have a fair and equitable process of assigning spaces.
The Senior Select Wing exists to create an academic and social environment conducive to the unique demands of the senior year, while being surrounded by peers experiencing similar academic rigors. To select into these spaces, one must apply.
The Senior Select Wing exists to create an academic and social environment conducive to the unique demands of the senior year, while being surrounded by peers experiencing similar academic rigors. This option is available to a limited number of seniors who are specifically working on senior projects for the upcoming academic year and intend to graduate in December or May. The designated single rooms have an attached private bathroom and are located on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors of the north corridor of Robbins Addition.
Senior Select Application
Application must be submitted to Residence Life and Housing.
• Students with a cumulative GPA of 3.6 or higher and who are in good social standing will be given priority. All Academic and social standing will be considered when reviewing the applications received. You can view your total completed credits on BIP. If you believe there is a discrepancy in your credit total, please connect with the Office of the Registrar. If an adjustment is made, please reach out to us via [email protected] once the adjustment has appeared on your BIP.
• Senior Select Applications are selected based draw number after GPA minimum has been met.
• If approved, Senior Select Wing selection will take place by invitation.
• Following Room Selection, Senior Select Wing applicants will be kept on a waitlist in draw number order if spaces become available. In the event a student is offered an opening, the applicant must respond within 48 hours.
• Any students assigned to the Senior Select Wing who are later found in violation of College policies may be relocated to alternative accommodations at the discretion of Residence Life and Housing.
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Living Off CampusIn their second year on campus, students have the option to apply to live off campus for their third year and beyond. Students living off-campus must attend an information session and declare intent to live off-campus before 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 living off-campus must attend an information session and declare intent to live off-campus before 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 cannot 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 by emailing [email protected].
Off-Campus Information 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 completing the session, students sign in to declare a potential intent to live off campus.
Students can register their off-campus residence anytime after attending the information session and declaring intent to live off-campus to [email protected]
Where will Returning Students Live?
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.
Suite Applications + Selections
All across campus we have unique spaces and suites to which we welcome all groups of students to apply. Our goal in these applications is to have intentional groups house together to create the best on-campus experience.
Frequent Questions + Concerns
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.
Living Off Campus
Undergraduate students at Bard are required to live on campus for their first two years (some exceptions apply). In their junior/senior year, students may choose to live off campus after attending an Off-Campus Living Information Session.
Withdrawing from College Housing:
Students not needing college housing for the fall 2024 semester need to email Reslife. This includes students who are graduating at the end of this semester, studying abroad for the fall 2024 semester, living off campus (must have 60+ credits), taking a leave of absence (must have approval from the Dean of Student Affairs Office), etc. This email to [email protected] must be sent by noon on Tuesday, April 30, 2024. Students who do not email by this deadline will be charged the entire cost of housing unless they have been approved for a leave of absence by the Dean of Student Affairs Office.
