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Academic
advising is coordinated by the Office of
the Dean of Studies, which oversees the
assignment of an adviser to each entering
student. Although responsibility for the
fulfillment of degree requirements rests
with the student, her academic adviser is
prepared to help her match her program of
courses to her individual goals and priorities,
to acquaint her with the full range of academic
resources available at the College and the
University, and to respond to her questions
about the curriculum and academic policies
and procedures. Also available for assistance
are her Class Dean, the entire staff of
the Dean of Studies, and the other members
of the Barnard faculty.
Class
Deans and Advisers
Prior to her matriculation, each entering
first-year student will receive a program
form and the program guide from the First-Year
Class Dean. The student selects courses
for the Autumn term and returns the completed
program form to the Class Dean who, insofar
as possible, schedules classes accordingly.
Class schedules and registration materials
are distributed when students arrive on
campus in September. The Class Dean also
assists the Dean of Studies in coordinating
the academic advising of first-year students,
participates in planning for first-year
orientation with a committee of upper-class
students, and oversees other special programs
for first-year students.
Assistance
in planning courses of study is given to
first-year students and sophomores by their
academic advisers. Group meetings with advisers
are scheduled during orientation; students
are expected to schedule appointments for
individual advising throughout the year.
Group meetings with department chairs and
other professors are arranged periodically
to facilitate the selection of majors.
In
the second semester of her sophomore year,
each student chooses her major field in
consultation with her adviser, her Class
Dean, the academic department, and the Director
of Career Development. During her junior
and senior years, her major adviser guides
advanced study for the undergraduate degree
and is the principal source of information
on preparation for graduate school. Also
available to her for general academic guidance
is her Class Dean.
While
it is the student's responsibility to complete
all degree requirements, the Registrar reviews
each senior record and advises on graduation
status. A senior handbook, sent to campus
mailboxes at the beginning of the autumn
term, describes College policy on honors,
application procedures for graduate or professional
study, and deadlines for major examinations
such as the GRE, LSAT, MCAT, and fellowship
applications. The Senior Class Dean and
the Coordinator for Commencement oversee
the planning for commencement with the help
of class officers and the Commencement Committee.
Transfer
Advisers
Incoming transfer students are assisted
by the transfer advisers in planning their
courses of study and designating a major
field. Group meetings are scheduled in the
summer and during orientation, and individual
appointments may be arranged in the Office
of the Dean of Studies throughout the academic
year. Transfer students who enter with junior
class standing are guided by both transfer
and major advisers during their first Barnard
semester.
International
Student Advisers
Advice on situations arising from international
student status is available in the Office
of the Dean of Studies from the deans designated
to counsel international students.
Visiting
Students
Students
who enroll for classes at Barnard as visitors
who will graduate from another college must
have approval from the degree-granting school
for coursework to be completed at Barnard.
Program filing and registration are guided
by a designated dean in the Office of the
Dean of Studies.
Study
Leaves
Students who wish to study for credit toward
the Barnard degree at another accredited
college, whether it be abroad or in the
United States, are to apply for approval
from the appropriate dean in the Office
of the Dean of Studies early in the semester
before the period of enrollment at the other
institution. Information and forms are available
at 105 Milbank.
Pre-Professional
Advising
Students
who are interested in post-baccalaureate
professional training may consult the appropriate
pre-professional dean in the Office of the
Dean of Studies for help with programming,
selection of schools, and submission of
application materials. A student who plans
to enter one of the health professions should
seek advice in her first or second year
in order to discuss requirements and obtain
a handbook. Consultation with the pre-professional
advisers in the junior year is recommended
for any student interested in law, social
work, journalism, or business. The pre-professional
assistant maintains recommendation files
and forwards materials required for applications.
Graduate
School Advising
Students interested in advanced study in
the liberal arts and sciences or the performing
arts may consult faculty members in appropriate
departments and the Senior Class Dean. A
student who plans to apply to graduate school
should, in her senior year, establish a
file with the assistant for graduate school
recommendations in the Office of the Dean
of Studies.
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