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
| Location | 1235 Amsterdam Avenue (at corner of 121st Street), 2 blocks from Milbank Hall |
| Construction | Built in 1968 |
| Population | 311 upperclass students; Plimpton also houses some male & female Columbia University students |
| Common Areas | TV lounge, formal / piano lounge, computer lab, and patio terraces on the 1st floor |
| Room Layout | Single & double rooms in 5 and 6-person suites (floor plans) Note: starting in the 2013-2014 academic year, all suites will be 6-person |
| Furniture | Bed (XL Twin), desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe/closet space |
| Security | 24-hour access attendant at the front desk (212-933-6360) |
| Internet | Wireless internet access |
| Cable | Students may arrange cable TV service with Time Warner Cable for a fee |
| Intercom | One intercom phone line per room |
| Bathrooms | Each suite has its own bathroom |
| Kitchens | Each suite has a kitchen with a sink, gas stove/oven, and refrigerator |
| Laundry | Located in the basement (more info) |
| Accessibility | Wheelchair access is on the street level through a locked door, left of main entrance (call the desk attendant for access); both elevators stop on all floors |
| AC | Plimpton has AC; however, please note that the central air-conditioning is typically turned off by late September and does not turn back on until after the end of the academic year |
| Staff | Associate Director, Graduate Hall Director and 5 RAs (Staff Directory) |
Note: Smoking is prohibited in all residence halls (Smoking Policy).
