Departmental Program Planning Meetings

Department Name	Meeting Date and Time	Meeting Location
Human Rights	April 1, 6:30pm-7:30pm	119 Milstein Center
Computer Science	April 8, 5:30pm-7pm	Milstein 514 (CSC Social Space)
Sociology	April 9, 4pm-5pm	332 Milbank

Barnard Bold Conference | April 3-4

Barnard Bold Conference | April 3-4 (various time), RSVP here

Interested in student-faculty pedagogical partnership? Curious about what makes academic freedom possible? Eager to make your voice heard in conversations on teaching and learning with Barnard students, faculty, and staff? There is still time to RSVP for the annual Bold Conference. Check out the full line-up and RSVP for all conference sessions here.

Bold is not just any pedagogy conference; it’s a rare space for the whole Barnard community–students, faculty, and staff–to come together to consider the urgent questions impacting our teaching and learning culture. This year, we went back to our roots to emphasize student-designed sessions–like our Centering Disabled Voices panel discussion and our Prioritizing Student Learning, Centering Community Needs community conversation, both of which were pitched and designed by Barnard students and members of the CEP Student Advisory Committee. 

Barnard's Urban Teaching Program - Applications due April 1

Are you a sophomore with an interest in teaching?  Please consider Barnard College's Urban Teaching program. 

There are two tracks - childhood and secondary. The flyer links to Barnard's Education program website, which has detailed info on how to apply. 

Many majors combine well with this minor.

Feel free to email Amy Shire with any questions: ashire@barnard.edu. 

 ACADEMIC MAJOR - ALIGNMENT WITH URBAN TEACHING TRACKS

Childhood Education (Grades 1-6) works with any major. Most students who do this track major in psychology or sociology, but we have had students major in dance, theater, history, English, math, computer science, urban studies, and many others.

Please note - all Childhood Education candidates are required to take courses in the following:
● U.S. History and/or Government [1 course]
● World History [1 course]
● Natural Sciences with lab (psychology does not count as a natural science) [2 courses]
● English literature and writing [2 courses]
● Art (can be theoretical or practical, and includes all performing and visual arts) [1 course]

Adolescent Education (Grades 7-12)
English Language Arts (ELA) really only works with the English major. Students can have any focus within the major, but need to have at least one writing course and one literature course. 30 of the 36 credits required must have the course code of ENGL. 36 credits are required.

Foreign Languages requires a major in the modern language that the student is seeking certification for - French, German, Italian or Spanish - or in Classics for Latin or Greek. Culture and literature courses count, but the courses must be taught in the language, not in translation. Courses should have the code for the department of the language. 36 credits are required.

Math requires a major in Mathematics or Mathematical Sciences. Students majoring in Applied Mathematics should plan to take more than 50% or more of their courses with the code MATH. 36 credits are required.

Sciences
30 credits in the science of choice below, plus 6 credits, which may be in another science.
● Biology works best for students who major in Biology, but can work for students who major in Biochemistry or Environmental Biology.
● Chemistry works best for students who major in Chemistry.
● Earth Science works for students who major in Environmental Science. Courses should focus on science rather than social science. Students should be prepared to take some courses in astronomy. The Environmental Science and Sustainability major does not work well with this track.
● Physics works with the Physics major.

Social Studies works with a variety of majors including: History, American Studies, Economics and Social History, Sociology, Socio-Cultural Anthropology or Political Science. Please note, regardless of the major, the student will need 6 credits in U.S. History, 6 credits in European or World History, and 3 credits in Non-Western History, as well as a course in economics and U.S. government. The remainder of the 36 credits required can be from any of the social sciences. 36 credits are required.

When planning for their major, all students should plan to student teach in their final (spring)
semester. Student teaching requires that students be in schools Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 3:15 p.m.

Are you considering taking a class this summer?

There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer.  Note, however, that financial aid does not tend to cover summer study, although students who receive financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for limited financial assistance for Barnard summer classes (option 1, below).  Please come see your Sophomore Class Dean if you have any questions about what follows. 

1. Barnard is offering classes this summer, in two summer sessions. They are now listed here and on Vergil. 

When can I register for them?

Now!  Please see the Summer Course site FAQs for details. 

How can I register for them?

On Vergil. 

How will I be billed?

Costs will be listed on the Summer website, and you will be billed by Barnard on a per-credit basis.

How will these courses be counted?

Summer courses will automatically appear on your Barnard transcript, just like classes taken during the year. Courses taken for a grade will factor into your Barnard GPA. 

What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?

Learn more here.

Any other questions? 

Email summersession@barnard.edu

2. As in past years, Columbia will be offering summer courses, which Barnard students may take.

When can I register for them?

Registration is now open for Columbia Summer courses.

How can I register for them?

On Vergil. Be sure to adhere to rules about summer transfer course registration, listed on the registrar's website

How will I be billed?

Columbia will bill you directly.

How will these courses get onto my transcript?

Note that Columbia summer courses are considered transfer credit, so in addition to registering, be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form. Once you complete the course(s), Columbia will automatically send transcripts to the Barnard Registrar.  Columbia Summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.

What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?

Learn more here.

 

3. You may also take courses at another accredited college or university and transfer them back to Barnard.

How do I get those approved?

Look for courses that adhere to the rules about summer transfer course registration. Register for them directly through the host university, and be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form and to request that a final, official transcript be sent directly to the Barnard Registrar when your courses are finished. External summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.

The Deadline to Withdraw from a Spring 2025 class is Thursday, March 27

 

How do I withdraw from a class (now that the drop deadline has passed)?

The deadline to withdraw from a spring 2025 class is Thursday, March 27. Withdrawn classes will not affect your GPA and you will not earn credit for them, but they will remain on your transcript, and a W will be entered place of the final grade. 

Note: You may not withdraw from a class if doing so would leave you with fewer than 12 credits.

 

To withdraw from a class, use this online form, following these steps:


1. Consult with your adviser.

2. Get an email from your adviser confirming they approve you to withdraw from this specific class.

3. Download that email as a PDF or save a screenshot of it.

4. Complete and submit the online W form, uploading your adviser’s confirmation email when prompted to do so.

5. You will receive an email confirmation once your W request is processed, ordinarily within two business days. 

Note that the W will not appear on your record until the end of the semester when final grades are entered.

How to track the status of a Slate form you have submitted

 Did you submit one of the online forms that are available via the Slate for Students website? 

Wondering how to track its progress, i.e. to see if/when it was received, approved, processed, etc.?

Here's how to check.

1. Log into Slate directly or find it on the Barnard Portal under the Academics tab

 

 

 2. In the Home tab of Slate, scroll down to the bottom of the page, to Forms Submitted. There you'll see any forms you have submitted and can track them along their route from submitted to approved and processed. The legend below explains any symbols

3. That's it!

Departmental Program Planning Meetings/Open Houses - Spring 2025

 

Department Name	Meeting Date and Time	Meeting Location
WGSS	Feb 26, 2pm-3pm	CCIS Conference Room, Barnard Hall 205
Cognitive Science	Feb 26, 6pm-7pm	Sulzberger Parlor
Spanish & Latin American Cultures	March 4, 12:00 PM	Sulzberger Hall, North Tower
Anthropology	March 5, 4pm-5:30pm	Milstein LL001
Jewish Studies	March 25, 9am-10am	218 Milbank

Join us for the Major Declaration Celebration!

Study Abroad Application Deadline: March 15th

Considering studying abroad next year? All Barnard students are required to submit the Preliminary Barnard application in order to be approved to study abroad for the semester, academic year, and summer. 

Research programs and access the application at passport.barnard.edu. 

Review how to apply instructions or attend a Study Abroad Workshop for more information. 

The deadline to submit the Preliminary Barnard application for Fall 2025, Spring 2026 and Academic year 2025-26 is March 15th, 2025. The deadline to submit the Preliminary Barnard application for non-Barnard Summer 2025 study abroad programs is April 15th, 2025. 

Questions? Book a study abroad advising appointment here or email studyabroad@barnard.edu.

Hi Sophomores!

As students in your fourth semester, we know you probably feel a little more at home at Barnard than you did a year ago. You have your routines, friends, and most importantly, a better understanding of where buildings are on campus! If you’re still looking for another extracurricular to be a part of and/or some new friends, we here at Lift Up Barnard wanted to remind you that we as a group are here for you!

In case you don’t know who we are, or would like a little refresher, we’re a student-led group dedicated to friendship and community at Barnard. Every week, we switch between having discussions about things like FOMO, stress, friend groups, and more, and having fun activities like origami sessions, movie/game nights, and other things like that. A few times a semester, we also take some off-campus trips to explore NYC together! In the past, we’ve gone to Hex & Co, Levain Bakery, a picnic in Central Park, and the Union Square Holiday Market.

It’s never too late to join our group, as we pride ourselves in being a welcoming space for all Barnard students, no matter what stage you’re at in your college journey.  We meet every Wednesday at 7pm in 227 Milbank. Reach out to us via email at liftupbarnard@gmail.com or on Instagram @liftupbarnard and join our mailing list here:  https://forms.gle/gccBFBzHhmWbUzcz8

We hope to meet y’all soon, and best of luck with the rest of the semester!

Love,
Lift Up Barnard

Survivors of Sexual Violence Support Group

 

Toddler Center Seminar Open House -- March 11

 

Study Abroad Fair TODAY, February 11th at 3:30-6pm in the Diana Event Oval

Study Abroad Fair TODAY, February 11th at 3:30-6pm in the Diana Event Oval

Come learn about semester, year, and summer study abroad opportunities at the Study Abroad Fair. Meet program representatives and determine where you'd like to study next year. The Preliminary Barnard application deadline for Fall, Academic Year, and Spring programs is: March 15th, 2025. The Summer Preliminary Barnard application deadline is: April 15th, 2025. 

Furman Counseling Center Spring 2025 Groups

 

Lunar New Year Events!

 

Continue to celebrate the Lunar New Year by taking part in Lunar Reflections brought to you by Barnard Asian Diaspora and Notion, this Friday 2/7 1:00-3:00pm in 409 Barnard Hall. RSVP here. Come for delicious free food, raffles, and a good time with friends at the dinner this Friday 6:00-8:00pm in Diana Event Oval. RSVP here by signing in to MillieLink, or go to MillieLink and search Lunar New Year Dinner. For the most recent updates on these events, follow us @barnardsga on Instagram.

How to Drop a class by the February 25 deadline

 Friday, 1/31/2025 is the deadline to add a class, but you can still drop up to the February 25 deadline (after the drop deadline, you can withdraw with a W on or before March 27)

Follow the easy online steps below to drop a class on or before the deadline. 

1. Contact your adviser to discuss and obtain their approval

Best practice is to have an advising conversation where you discuss options and any possible implications of this drop on your full-time status or your graduation progress, but depending on how much you and your adviser have already discussed things, they may agree to review and approve your form without such a meeting

 

2. Submit the online Drop Request Form

You will only be able to drop online if your adviser grants permission. Be sure that you are not attempting to drop below 12 credits unless approved via CARDS or as a final-semester senior  -- the system will not allow drop below 12 credits without additional approval.

 

3. Once your adviser grants permission, you will receive an email informing you that you have permission to drop the class(es) discussed.

While this adviser permission is for the specific class you request, functionally it reopens your ability to drop in general, so be sure to drop the right class and nothing else.

 

4. **do NOT forget this step!!!** You will have two days to drop the class online via Student Planning.*

If you don't drop within the 2-day window, you will need to request permission again. 

*Note that you must drop on or before the drop deadline if you want the class removed from your transcript.

 

Departmental Program Planning Meetings/Open Houses - Spring 2025

Department Name	Meeting Date and Time	Meeting Location
WGSS	Feb 26, 2pm-3pm	CCIS Conference Room, Barnard Hall 205
Cognitive Science	Feb 26, 6pm-7pm	Sulzberger Parlor
Spanish & Latin American Cultures	March 4, 12:00 PM	Sulzberger Hall, North Tower
Anthropology	March 5, 4pm-5:30pm	Milstein LL001
Jewish Studies	March 25, 9am-10am	218 Milbank

Save the Date for the Major Declaration Celebration!

 

Can I take more than 19 credits? How/when can I get permission?

 

 Q: I heard it's possible for students to get permission from their adviser to take more than 19 credits. Is that true, and if so, how/when can I get permission?

A: Yes, in rare cases, and only once the semester has begun. You may request adviser permission* for more than 19 credits only during the final registration period (Jan 21-31for spring 2025), using this online form. 

NOTE: Approval after the registration deadline is by petition only.

*Please note that these requests will only be granted for urgent reasons, such as completion of a major, a minor, or for graduation requirements.

 

Q: What if I get in off a waitlist that puts me over the limit?

A: If you are removed from a waitlist and temporarily find yourself in more than 19 credits, you will need to drop the "extra" class or receive approval to exceed the limit 

Warning: if you neither request permission nor drop below 19 credits, the registrar will drop you from the most recently added class

The Spelman College Exchange Program - Application Deadline: Feb 15

Barnard offers students the opportunity to participate in a semester-long domestic exchange program with Spelman College, the historically Black women’s college in Atlanta, Georgia. Barnard students studying at Spelman pay Spelman's rates for tuition, fees, room, and board to Barnard. Students interested in a visiting experience at Spelman should speak to the Junior Class Dean (https://deansiegel.youcanbook.me/). 

Applications to study as a visiting student at Spelman College in the Fall 2025 term are available here: https://slate.barnard.edu/register/spelman.

The deadline to apply is February 15, 2025.

Important Information About the Spring Semester and Shopping Period

 

Dear Students,   We hope you had a restful holiday break. Please read the important information below, which includes details about the Spring Semester and Shopping Period.   Registering for classes   Registration will be open in Student Planning from now through Friday, January 31.  (Registration will be closed on weekends and on Monday, January 20). Registration start times can be viewed in Student Planning or in Slate (on the right side of the Home tab).   If you are searching for a class to add to your schedule, Columbia has launched an updated Course Search in Vergil, which Barnard students can also use. The tool has similar search criteria as Student Planning, including the ability to look for classes that satisfy Barnard General Education (Foundations) requirements. It also has the option to “Only show classes with open seats” in the search results. See screenshots here.   •    TIP: Using the Course Search in Vergil is also a great way to become familiar with the Vergil user interface. Vergil will become the registration system for both Barnard and Columbia students (replacing Student Planning and SSOL). We expect that the new system will be launched later this spring (in time for fall registration). We will share more details as we get closer.   You can continue to make changes to your class schedule in Student Planning through 9:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, which is the final registration deadline.   By that date, be sure that you have:   •    Registered for all classes you intend to take (including any zero-credit discussion section or lab classes). Note that students cannot remain registered for two classes that overlap in time, and you must resolve any such conflicts by the registration deadline. •    Requested adviser approval of your final schedule. If you have not yet contacted your adviser for a meeting, please do so immediately.  •    Received special permission from your adviser if you are planning to take more than 19 credits this semester. To request this permission from your adviser, use this Slate form beginning Tuesday, January 21.   If you decide to drop a class after the registration deadline has passed, you will need to request your adviser’s permission using the Drop Request form in Slate. Please note that students must remain enrolled in at least 12 credits per semester, except in very specific circumstances. The final deadline to drop a class (so that it no longer displays on your transcript) is Tuesday, February 25.   Attending class   •    Classes begin on Tuesday, January 21.    •    You should plan to attend every class for which you are officially registered, including during the shopping period. Attendance at the first class is advised in order to secure your spot in the class because it indicates to the faculty member that you plan to remain enrolled.   •    If you are “shopping” a class (for which you have not yet been able to register), you should make every effort to attend it as well. Classroom space may constrain your ability to attend a class for which you are not registered. Please be in touch with the course instructor if that is the case.   Classroom locations and navigating campus   •    Classroom assignments are visible in the Columbia Directory of Classes or the Vergil Course Search. Be sure to verify the location before the first class session for each of your classes, since rooms are subject to change at the start of the semester. •    Some Barnard classes are being held in rooms on the Teachers College (TC) campus again this semester. The building names are Zankel Hall, Macy Hall, and Horace Mann. If you have a class scheduled in those rooms, please note the following details: •    The main entrance to the TC campus is at Zankel Hall on 120th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam. Please see the map here. •    Use your Barnard ID card to tap the card access reader in order to enter the campus. •    While on the TC campus, you can use Eduroam for Wifi. Click on this link for login instructions. •    Due to the renovation of the Roy and Diana Vagelos Science Center, Barnard science departments and labs have moved to new locations on the Barnard, Teachers College, or Columbia campuses. Lab class locations can be found in the Directory of Classes or the Vergil Course Search Columbia Directory of Classes or the Vergil Course Search. The map here shows building locations on each campus. •    We encourage you to consult these revised campus maps if you need help navigating Barnard’s campus during construction.   Shopping Period    As always, you have an opportunity at the beginning of each semester to visit classes for which you are not registered, so that you can learn more about the class content and format. This may help you decide if you would like to enroll.    To aid in your decision-making, the Courseworks/Canvas sites for some Barnard classes will be open for all students to access syllabi and course materials for class shopping purposes.   •    Find the class either in the Vergil Course Search or in the Directory of Classes (from the Directory, click on the “View in Vergil” link) •    In Vergil, click on the Course Title  •    Click on the “View in CourseWorks” tab - this will take you to the class’ CourseWorks site. (If you don’t see the “View in Courseworks link” initially, click the down arrow next to the section number to display more details.)   If you are interested in shopping a Barnard class that does not have materials visible in Courseworks, the instructor may be willing to share the syllabus with you.   If you decide to enroll, be sure to officially add the class in Student Planning before the January 31 deadline.  If you have any questions, email registrar@barnard.edu.    Enrollment Confirmation Process   Please note that final enrollment confirmation for new and continuing students will entail finalizing both your registration for a full-time schedule of classes (or approval for a reduced courseload) and payment of the term bill (for students on payment plans, be up to date on scheduled payments). Both steps must be completed by the Friday, January 31 semester registration/add deadline.   Students who have not completed both of these steps by the deadline will be deregistered for courses and, therefore, considered not enrolled for the semester. Students will then automatically be placed on a personal leave of absence.   Holds will prevent add/drop   If you have a registration hold (e.g. a hold placed by the Bursar, Dean’s Office, Health Services), you will need to clear the hold before you can add/drop courses.   Students who do not have a designated emergency and/or missing person contact person on file with the College will have a registration hold. If you received an email asking you to provide this information using this Slate form, or if you are unsure if you have provided this information, please be sure you have done that prior to the start of the semester.   The P/D/F grading option   If you are interested in electing Pass/D/Fail (P/D/F) grading for a particular course, we recommend that you speak with your academic adviser or class dean to discuss this decision and whether it will be beneficial for your specific situation and longer-term goals.    Students who elected the P/D/F grading option for a Fall 2024 class can uncover a P grade through Friday, January 31 in SSOL. In SSOL, Click on “P/D/F grading,” then “PDF Option Change Request,” then “Pass/D/Fail Uncover.”   If you would like to elect P/D/F grading for a Spring 2025 class, that option will become available on February 3, and you will do this in SSOL. As a reminder, Barnard students are able to elect P/D/F grading for one class per term. The class cannot be used towards a major or minor requirement, but it may be used to fulfill a general education requirement. Students who are facing extenuating circumstances in a particular semester can petition to elect P/D/F grading in a second course, by speaking with their class dean and then submitting a petition to the College’s Committee on Programs and Academic Standing (CPAS). Further details are available on the Registrar’s webpage.   Seniors graduating at the end of this semester   If you are planning to graduate at the end of this semester, congratulations! Here are a few suggestions to make sure that your plans stay on track:   •    Submit the official application for graduation. The deadline is Friday, January 24.  You can find the application either in Student Planning or at portal.barnard.edu, in the Graduation tab. •    Be sure that you have registered for enough credits this semester to be eligible to graduate. If you entered Barnard as a first-year student, you will need 122 credits. If you entered Barnard as a transfer student, you will need 121 credits. •    Review your online degree audit to be sure that all general education requirements are marked as complete or in progress. Check in with your major adviser (if you haven’t already) to be sure your major requirements will also be complete. •    If you are interested in enrolling in fewer than 12 credits during your final semester, you can submit that request in Slate. •    If you are planning to declare a minor, submit the request in Slate as soon as you have registered for all required classes (and no later than March 1). •    The P/D/F grading option will become available for spring classes at the beginning of February. If you decide to P/D/F a class, please keep in mind that, as a final semester senior, you cannot uncover the P grade later.   Deferred Exams from fall classes   If you had an extenuating circumstance requiring you to defer any of your final exams in December, deferred exams will be given on Friday, January 24 and Monday, January 27. Be sure to reference the Registrar’s Office website and your Barnard email account for details. If you are eligible to take exams with CARDS, please be in touch with cards@barnard.edu regarding plans for your deferred exam.   Barnard Portal   Sign in at portal.barnard.edu for important College updates, convenient links to tools like Student Planning and Slate for Students, and access to other campus and academic resources.   Important Dates & Deadlines   Please be sure to reference the academic calendar to remain aware of the different academic deadlines, such as dropping, withdrawing and electing P/D/F for your classes.    Best wishes for a good start to the semester,   Jennifer Simmons Registrar   Holly Tedder Dean for Academic Planning & Class Advising