Weather Update

Due to the storm, Barnard College closed at 4pm Friday, for non-essential personnel. “Essential personnel" include staff in Facilities, Public Safety and Residence Halls.  

Friday evening and weekend classes are cancelled but events are going forward as planned unless otherwise noted. The Athena Film Festival programs are also scheduled to go forward as planned but please check http://athenafilmfestival.com/ for the latest information. 

The Barnard Library and Archives closed at 4pm Friday and will remain closed on Saturday, Feb. 9.  The Library will resume regular hours on Sunday opening at 10am.  

Please be advised that due to the conditions, certain entrances to campus may be closed.  The main gate at 117th Street & Broadway will remain open.  For further updates on college operations, please check this website, call the College Emergency Information Line 212-854-1002 or check AM radio station 1010WINS. 

3:12 PM 02/08/2013

Acceptance

Preparing for your year at Barnard

Once you are accepted, you will recieve an email from the Office of International Programs with information on the visa application process. You should download the DS-2019 request form to the right and return it by June 1. (For more information, see the International Student Handbook)

Download your Welcome Packet, which includes required forms and information on:

  • housing
  • meal plans
  • medical forms and insurance
  • setting up your Barnard email account
  • what to bring
  • arrival information

and much more.

Please use this simplified "To Do List" below as a guide to help you prepare for your year at Barnard.

Date                      To do

June 1                    DS-2019 information due
Summer 2012        Apply for your J-1 visa
June 15                  Dining Services contract due
June 15                  Adviser Questionnaire due
June 15                  Housing contract due
June 30                  Health forms due
June/July                Activate your eBear/email; activate UNI; submit ID photo;
                               complete online forms via eBear
August 1                 Payment due IN FULL
August 1                 Email your flight information to VISP@barnard.edu
August 26               Move-in to your residence hall
August 27               Orientation begins
September              Purchase insurance to maintain J-1 visa status

 

Choosing courses

You will not register for courses until you arrive on campus in August 2012. Courses you are eligible to take while at Barnard include:

  • Courses designated BC, C, V and W
  • Courses numbered from 1000 through 4999
  • Visiting international students are not eligible to take any course designated G, K, I, J U or any other letter, or any course number beginning with 6000 or higher

Please note that you are welcome to search for courses but you should plan to work closely with your academic advisor during Orientation to put together an appropriate program.

Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for even more helpful information as you prepare for your semester at Barnard.