Bard College

What are the security measures and safety resources available for students at Bard College?

Bard reports around-the-clock patrols by trained security personnel, emergency telephone or alarm devices, electronically controlled residence-hall entrances, and late-night transport or escort service. These are available resources, not a guarantee against crime or other emergencies.

Students should learn how to contact campus security, receive emergency notifications, and report an incident. Bard also provides health and psychological counseling services. For sexual misconduct, applicants and students should consult the college's current reporting and support procedures, including options that do not depend on making a criminal complaint.

The college's annual security report is the appropriate source for federally reported campus crime statistics and safety policies. Such figures cover specified locations and reporting periods; they do not capture every experience or serve as a complete measure of personal safety.