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.
