The Office of Residential Life helps support ECLA of Bard’s philosophy of student life that regards residential life as an essential part of the educational experience. It is made up of the Residential Life Coordinator and student Residential Assistants who represent their fellow students and assist the Coordinator. The two main areas covered by the Office of Residential Life are community life and the organization of extracurricular programmes.

The Residential Life Coordinator is the first contact point for all matters relating to student residential life. The Residential Life Coordinator is familiar with ECLA of Bard resources and has a budget to initiate and help support student projects for ECLA of Bard’s on-campus community. Students who would like to organize a residential life programme supported by the Office of Residential Life should approach the Residential Life Coordinator. Programme proposals are evaluated and approved on the basis of their potential contribution to at least one of the following four areas:

·        their relevance to integrating Berlin’s resources in the life of the college
·        their potential to enhance learning
·        their potential to build on and benefit from the diversity of national and academic backgrounds represented by the ECLA of Bard community
·        their potential to strengthen the community and contribute to the available health and fitness options.

Events organized by the Office of Residential Life typically include late-night talks, international dinners, sport activities, and excursions. The Office of Residential Life is supported by the Student Life Committee which is made up of students, faculty members, and the Residential Life Coordinator.

The Office of Residential Life is conveniently located in the Student Centre.