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Important : Bard College submits an annual report to the New York State Department of Health and is subject to NYS immunization compliance audits. Students found in violation of any requirement via NYS audit will be billed the fine, which is currently $2,000.00.

Immunization Requirements at Bard

NY State Public Health Law 2165 requires that all undergraduate, graduate, and professional students attending a post-secondary institution must demonstrate proof of immunity against measles, mumps and rubella (MMR). To meet these requirements, students must have had two MMR vaccines on or after their first birthday or provide proof of immunity with quantitative titers.

In addition, Bard requires all students, faculty and staff to have up to date immunization against Covid-19 as per current CDC guidelines. Currently, this means you must have received a primary Covid-19 vaccine series and at least one booster shot. 

Immunization records are due July 1st or 30 days prior to program start, whichever comes first. 


The documentation must be submitted in English and certified by a medical provider; if original documentation is not in English, a translated version must be provided by a certified medical translation service at the student’s expense. 

Providing proof of immunization is a mandatory requirement and students missing this information will be blocked from matriculation until complete.

Submit immunizations

Enter dates of vaccinations and upload supporting documentation via the Student Portal. 

Immunization exemption policy

New York State ONLY permits the following exemptions for the Mumps, Measles and Rubella immunization requirement:

  • If you were born before January 1, 1957.
  • Students with a MEDICAL contraindication to a specific vaccine. Sufficient documentation must be submitted by the student's medical provider, stating the reason for the contraindication and an end date, if applicable.
  • Students with a strong RELIGIOUS conviction against vaccination. To request this exemption, a student is required to submit a signed statement that explains in their words why an exemption is requested and describes the religious principles that guide your objection to immunization. Please also indicate whether you are opposed to all immunizations, and if not all, the religious basis that prohibits particular immunizations. If the student is under 18 at the time of admission, the form will need to be signed by the parent/guardian, and the student will need to resubmit the documentation once they are 18 years old. Bard College requires that this form be notarized by a notary public, and may require additional supporting documents. This request may need to be reviewed by the NYS Department of Health prior to approval.
Please Note:
  • Health Service will notify applicants as to the approval or denial of the exemption request. If the request is denied, the notification will include specific reasons for denial. A denial can be appealed with the NYS Dept of Health Immunization Program within 30 days.
  • Philosophical, political, scientific, sociological or other objections to immunization do not justify an exemption under Department of Health regulation 10 NYCCR, Section 66- 2.2(e). This regulation also allows educational institutions to request additional documents in support of the request for religious exemption. Department of Health regulation 10 NYCCR, Section 66-2.2 (e) can be found on the NY State DOHMH website.
  • In the event of a measles, mumps, or rubella case on campus, students who are not immunized will be required to receive the necessary vaccine, if possible, or leave campus for a period of time determined by the incubation period of the particular disease at their own expense.
  
Bard College MMR Vaccine Exemption Form
Bard College Covid-19 Vaccine Exemption Form

 

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    Please call : 845-758-7433 ; Students are seen by appointment only! 

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    You must know what your current health insurance coverage is and email our office a picture of the back and front of the insurance card  prior to each appointment.
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    We are located in Robbins House Annex on North Campus with Counseling Services.

    We are in the first white building on the left as you head down Robbins Road towards Manor and the Fisher Center.
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    Phone: 845-758-7433
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    Hours: Monday – Friday
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    After-Hours Emergencies
    On campus call ext. 7777, off campus dial 911, or go to Northern Dutchess Hospital(Nuvance Health) Emergency Room.

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    Emergency Room at Northern Dutchess Hospital
    6511 Spring Brook Ave, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Phone: 845-871-3440

    Urgent Care Services
    CareMount Medical Urgent Care Clinic
    6734 U.S. 9, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
    Phone: 844-484-6564
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