Conservatory Probation is distinct from Academic Probation and other probation policies of the college.
Conservatory students are expected to act respectfully and responsibly toward each other and toward faculty and staff of the conservatory. This includes on-time attendance at all lessons, coachings, and rehearsals, professional standards of preparedness for rehearsals and performances, observance of practice room policies, and adherence to high standards of collegiality. A pattern of violations of these expectations will result in the student being placed on Conservatory Probation.
Upon being placed on Conservatory Probation, the student will receive written notice, with an explanation of the reasons for Probation, the steps that the student must take to end the Probation, and the date by which, if Probation is not ended, the student may be dismissed from the Conservatory. A student who has been dismissed may petition for reinstatement to the Conservatory after one year. Note that this does not affect a student’s standing in Bard College; however, dismissal from the Conservatory will result in revocation of any Conservatory-based merit financial aid.