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
Preparing for your semester at Barnard
Once you are accepted to VISP, you will recieve an email from the Office of International Programs with information on the visa application process. (For more information, see the International Student Handbook)
Then, please download the acceptance packet to the right, 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
- advice from former VISP students
and much more.
Please use this simplified "To Do List" below as a guide to help you prepare for your semester at Barnard.
Date To do
Fall 2013 Apply for your J-1 visa
October 25 Dining Services contract due
November 10 Submit adviser, ambassador, and housing survey online
Demember 2 Submit required health information forms
December 3 Payment due IN FULL
December 2013 Activate your eBear/email; activate UNI; submit ID photo;
complete online forms via eBear
January 1 Submit your flight information online
January 15 Move-in to your residence hall
January 16 Orientation begins
Choosing courses for your VISP semester
You will not register for courses until you arrive on campus in January 2013. Courses which VISP students are eligible to take while at Barnard include:
- Courses designated BC, C, V and W
- Courses numbered from 1000 through 4999
- VISP 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
VISP Course Spring 2013
Please review our Frequently Asked Questions for even more helpful information as you prepare for your semester at Barnard.
