Weather Update

Due to the storm, Barnard College will close at 4pm today, 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. 

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

Spelman Exchange

Barnard College is pleased to offer students the opportunity to participate in a domestic exchange program with prominent historically black colleges and universities, Howard University and Spelman College.  The program offers students the opportunity to undergo a semester or year-long course of study.  This exchange has aided in forming an alliance between these institutions as a means of providing students with a truly enriching and intellectually stimulating experience.

Eligibility

  • Student must currently be enrolled in Columbia College, SEAS, or Barnard College.
  • Student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.8.     
  • Student must have at least sophomore (SEAS students only) or junior class standing (Columbia College and Barnard Students).
  • Student must be in good academic and disciplinary standing.

Application Process and Deadlines

  • Students must meet with Home Institution Program Coordinator to pick up application.
  • Completed applications should be submitted to the student’s home institution by the appropriate deadline.
    • Howard University: Applications are due by March 15th for the fall 2012 semester.
    • Spelman College: Applications are due by March 15th for both the fall 2012 and spring 2013 semester.
  • Applications will be reviewed by a joint Columbia University-Barnard College Committee.
  • Approved applications will be forwarded to Howard/Spelman for final decision.

For more information students should contact: Dean Tollinchi-Michel at 212-854-2024 or mtollinc@barnard.edu.