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

Good Passwords

General Guidelines:

  • Never share your password or your account with anyone including family, friends, faculty or staff unless extreme circumstances demand it. Sharing accounts is not permitted at Barnard.
  • Never write down your password in an obvious location. (e.g. on a sticky note on your monitor!)
  • Periodically change your password.
  • Do not use a password suggested in this document.
  • Avoid using passwords that are part of accessible information about you, such as your phone number, your mother's maiden name, your social security number, the name of your pet, or any word in the dictionary, including languages other than English.

Password Requirements:

  • Your password must be at least 8 characters long.
  • It must contain at least 5 letters, 1 number and 1 special character.
  • These are the special characters that are accepted: !@#$%^&*)(_+=<>