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A portion of Barnard's campus is under construction as our new student center, the Nexus, is built. The Nexus will be a 70,000 square foot mixed-use building. Visit the Nexus website to learn more about this exciting addition to our campus and community.

A full day on Barnard's campus could include:

[Admissions Office location, maps, and office hours]


Campus Tours and Information Session

See the campus from a student's perspective!   Current Barnard students lead tours of campus Monday - Friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. No appointments are necessary for tours or information sessions.

Tours depart from the Admissions Visitor Center in the Sulzberger Hall Annex (2 on the map). All tours last approximately one hour and can be accessible, no-step tours, upon request.

No tours will beoffered on the following days:

    • Monday, September 1 (Labor Day -- office closes at 4 on Friday, August 29)
    • Thursday, October 23
    • Friday, October 24
    • Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day -- office closed)
    • Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28 (Thanksgiving -- office closes at 4 on Wednesday, November 26)
    • Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 (Christmas -- office closes at 4 on Tuesday, December 23)
    • Wednesday and Thursday, December 31 and January 1 (New Year -- office closes at 4 on Tuesday, December 30)

Learn about the admission and financial aid process! Information sessions with a Barnard Admissions staff member are held Monday through Friday, at 11:30am and 3:30 pm and will convene in the Admissions Office, 111 Milbank.

Please note: Information Sessions are designed to complement the content of the tour and will cover the admission and financial aid processes.

No information sessions will be offered on the following weekdays:

    • Monday, September 1 (Labor Day -- office closes at 4 on Friday, August 29)
    • Thursday, October 23 (No afternoon Information Session)
    • Tuesday, November 4 (Election Day -- office closed)
    • Thursday, November 27 and 28 (Thanksgiving -- office closes at 4 on Wednesday, November 26)
    • Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25 (Christmas -- office closes at 4 on Tuesday, December 23)
    • Wednesday and Thursday, December 31 and January 1 (New Year -- office closes at 4 on Tuesday, December 30)

Weekend Tours and Information Sessions: Tours and Information Sessions will be offered from Milbank Hall on a limited number of Saturdays and Sundays through early December. Tours will be held at 10:30 and 2:30 and information sessions will follow the morning tour at 11:30 am on the dates below. No appointments are necessary.

  Saturday Sunday
September 13, 20, 27  
October   19
November 8, 15, 22  
December

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Class Visit

One of the best ways to sample what Barnard has to offer is to sit in on one of our classes.

Class visits will resume in mid-September.

Interview

Personal interviews are recommended but not required. Ffirst-year applicants for Fall 2009 admission may schedule interviews for mornings or afternoons, Monday-Friday, through the beginning of December 2008. A limited number of weekend interviews will be available during the fall 2008 semester as well, as listed below. Students should schedule an on-campus interview in advance by calling Admissions at 212-854-2014.

  Saturday Sunday
September 13, 20, 27  
October 4 12, 19
November 1, 8, 15, 22  
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Schedule an Alumna Interview

Alumnae interviews are offered only for students residing outside the New York metropolitan area. However, if you live in the New York metropolitan area and are unable to schedule an on-campus interview, you may request an alumna interview. Please note that interviews are not guaranteed.

If you reside outside the United States and will be visiting campus please contact Laura Kaub .

Fall On-Campus Events

Barnard hosts several events for prospective students each fall.

  • Fall Open House -- These full-day programs provide in-depth opportunities for families to hear from students, faculty, and a variety of campus admisistrators. Topics include academic and residential life as well as admissions. Students may also attend classes.

    • Monday October 6, 2008
    • Monday, October 27, 2008

  • Weekends at Barnard -- These half-day programs provide opportunities for families and students to attend a student panel, hear about first-year programs, and tour our campus.

    • Saturday, October 4, 2008
    • Saturday, October 11, 2008
    • Sunday, October 12, 2008
    • Saturday, November 1, 2008
    • Sunday, November 2, 2008

Meet with a Coach

Through the Columbia/Barnard Athletic Consortium, women at Barnard College and the undergraduate divisions of Columbia University compete together as members of University-wide athletic teams.    These teams compete at the NCAA Division I level within the Ivy League.   If you are interested in competing on one of our Division I athletic teams, we encourage you to contact the coaches directly to set up a time to speak with them when you visit. Contact Carolyn Middleton, the Barnard athletics liaison, for more information.

Free Time to Explore

Barnard College is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Morningside Heights in Manhattan.   While you're visiting our campus, plan additional time to walk around the neighborhood and explore our little "college town" with its wealth of restaurants and shops.   You may also want to visit the Barnard College store, located near the Visitor's Center in the Sulzberger Annex.

 

 


The Admissions Office is located in 111 Milbank, at the north end (1 on the map) of the Barnard campus. It is open Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm except for closing at 4 pm before holiday weekends. The office will be closed on Tuesday, November 4; Thursday and Friday, November 27 and 28; Wednesday and Thursday, December 24 and 25; and Wednesday and Thursday, December 31 and January 1.

The Admissions Visitor Center is located in the Sulzberger Annex, at the south end (2 on the map) of the Barnard campus.

[.pdf version of campus map]

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