Bard Hall Commons is the center for activities on the Columbia University Medical Center Campus. The first floor of Bard Hall supports a variety of student activities and services. Students can drop in at the P&S Club to meet Andrea or visit Adele next door at the Off-Campus Housing Resources Center. Down the corridor across from the Bard Hall student mailboxes students can seek advice and counseling from Fr. Daniel Morrissey, Pastoral Counselor or Marsha Wagner, Ombuds-Officer. Study and meeting space is available in the Recovery Room and Main Lounge. Students can also hang out in the Recovery Room. The opening of five new music/practice rooms will provide much needed music practice space.

Large student group activities and campus meetings are held in the 1b dining room. The Bard Athletic Center, located on the 3b level of Bard, encompasses a 20-yard swimming pool, three squash courts, a gymnasium, aerobics room, lockers, showers and saunas. Students can develop a workout program using the facilities’ nautilus and universal exercise equipment, rowing machines, stair climbers and treadmills or can participate in a number of scheduled programs. The facility is handicapped accessible. Students can call the Housing Office (304-7000) or the Bard Athletic Center (304-7010) for information regarding available services and fees.