Wednesday, March 27, 2024
Monday, March 25, 2024
Department Open Houses Happening in March/April!
Early Fall 2024 course registration period will take place from Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19, 2024. In preparation for this time, departments hold open houses so that students have an opportunity to ask questions about the courses taking place in the following sesmter and how to best satisfy degree requirements!
Not sure what major you would like declare? Consider stopping by one of these open houses to ask questions! See the list below for all department open houses taking place in March/April and any relevant fliers!
Friday, March 22, 2024
Speaking Fellows Application - Deadline extended! Apply by 3/29
Speaking Fellows create learning environments that empower students to explore, question, and reflect on their speaking and listening skills. Through peer-to-peer workshops and one-on-one meetings, Speaking Fellows help students articulate what they want to say and how they want to express those ideas to others. We welcome first-years and sophomores in all majors to apply. The application is due now Friday March 29th at 11:59pm (the flyer deadline is incorrcet, 3/29 is the new deadline).
Link to apply: https://forms.gle/
Meet with a Speaking Fellow about the application: speaking.
Learn more: barnard.edu/speaking-
Contact us: speaking@barnard.edu
Barnard Bold Conference March 28 & 29
The Barnard Bold Conference facilitates conversations between students, faculty, and staff to strengthen teaching and learning at Barnard. The conference will feature sessions on generative AI, facilitation, the politics of refusal, citation justice, and more. RSVP here.
Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Tuesday, March 19, 2024
Sign up for Inside the Situation Room with Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo of SIPA
Secretary Hillary Rodham Clinton and Dean Keren Yarhi-Milo of SIPA will once again be offering their course, Inside the Situation Room, this coming fall. 2024
All rising Juniors (ie: current Sophomores) and rising Seniors (ie: current Juniors) may apply.
The course is designed to teach students to understand why and how foreign policy decisions
are made, drawing insights from political psychology, domestic politics, and international
relations. The lessons learned from this inter-disciplinary analysis are applicable to all
leadership roles. You can read the full course description below.
Additional details: This course includes a large lecture and weekly discussion sections. The
lecture, led by Secretary Clinton and Dean Yarhi-Milo, will include a Q&A for the last 20 minutes
or so focused on the topic of the given week and sometimes also on current events.
Undergraduate students will also register for a required discussion section and course grades
will be assigned by discussion section instructors.
Application Process: Please apply through the application form no later than 11:59 pm on
Thursday, March 28. Students will be notified on Friday, April 12. Please note that once
selected, students will be vetted by US Secret Service.
Are You Considering Taking A Class This Summer?
There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer. Please come see your Sophomore Class Dean if you have any questions about what follows.
1. Barnard is offering 34 classes this summer, in two summer sessions. They are now listed on the Barnard Summer Courses Website and on the Directory of Classes.
When can I register for them?
Now! And the last day to add a class is May 26. Please see the Summer Course site FAQs for details.
How can I register for them?
Via SSOL -- yes, you read that right. Register for Barnard summer courses via SSOL. Note that there are two sections for each class, and Barnard students must register for section 1.
Here's a guide with screenshots for how to register using SSOL: http://assets.ce.columbia.edu/pdf/slar/osa-ssol-reg-instructions.pdf
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: https://barnard.edu/disabilityservices/resources-and-opportunities-current-students
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?
Via SSOL. 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: https://barnard.edu/disabilityservices/resources-and-opportunities-current-students
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.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Department Open Houses Happening in March!
Early Fall 2024 course registration period will take place from Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19, 2024. In preparation for this time, departments hold open houses so that students have an opportunity to ask questions about the courses taking place in the following sesmter and how to best satisfy degree requirements!
Not sure what major you would like declare? Consider stopping by one of these open houses to ask questions! See the list below for all department open houses taking place in March and any relevant fliers!
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Philosophy Program Planning Meeting 3/28
The Philosophy Program Planning meeting will be on Thursday, March 28 from 1pm-2pm in 326 Milbank Hall. Come talk with faculty, meet other students, find out about Fall 2024 classes, ask all your questions, and have some pizza!
Thursday, March 7, 2024
Need a study buddy or group but don't know people in a class? The Barnard Study Group Padlet has you covered!
Why study alone when you can find a fellow Barnard student to work with?
Scan the QR code below to start or join a study group:
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Thursday, March 21 is the Deadline to Withdraw from a Class and Change your Grading Option to Pass/D/Fail
The deadline to change your grading option to P/D/F is Thursday, March 21, 2024. Note you may change your grading option to P/D/F in only one class per term. Grades of P will satisfy General Education Requirements; They will not count towards major requirement. You will have until the end of the registration period of the Fall 2024 semester (the Friday of week 2) to uncover a grade of P received in Spring 2024.
Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading
-Click here to elect Spring 2024 course for P/D/F grading. (Use a browser other than Safari).
-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.
This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.
To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):
-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.
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 on or before the W deadline, 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.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
Environmental Science Program Planning Meeting -- RSVP to Attend!
Join the Environmental Science department Thursday, April 11 at 5:30pm-7pm in 202 Altschul Hall. To RSVP please email ccook@barnard.edu
Current and prospective majors welcome to attend!
Department Open Houses Happening in March!
Early Fall 2024 course registration period will take place from Monday, April 15 - Friday, April 19, 2024. In preparation for this time, departments hold open houses so that students have an opportunity to ask questions about the courses taking place in the following sesmter and how to best satisfy degree requirements!
Not sure what major you would like declare? Consider stopping by one of these open houses to ask questions! See the list below for all department open houses taking place in March and any relevant fliers!
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