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
Barnard’s Dean of Admissions Jennifer Fondiller reports that application numbers are up 12 percent over last year. A total of 5,154 young women were vying for spots in the class of 2015. This is the first time the College has received over 5,000 applications (last year’s total was 4,618), and follows a record 550 Early Decision applications received this fall, representing a 38 percent increase over last year.
Fondiller attributes the increased interest to her staff's targeted recruitment, as well as revamped tours and open houses that bring to life what’s unique about Barnard. And, she said, since the Diana Center opened last winter, there has been a huge amount of buzz among prospective students.
With the application review process underway, Fondiller has been struck by the degree of thoughtfulness, curiosity, and enthusiasm of this year’s applicants. “From what we’ve seen so far, this is a pool of remarkably accomplished young women – narrowing this field will not be an easy task,” she said.
