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.
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What to Bring to Campus
You should bring all software, hardware, information related to your computer with you to Barnard. This includes manuals, install disks, cables, etc. If something should happen to your computer, you might need to re-install some of your programs and therefore need their original disks and license number. It is particularly important to bring the main manual for your computer. If an ACE needs to assist you with your connection, she might need it to figure out how to open a difficult computer case or for a variety of other reasons.
System Recommendations
The following outlines the recommended minimum hardware specifications for connecting your computer to the network and using the latest Internet browsers and other applications.
Barnard Student Computing supports both PC and Macintosh computers. We are best equipped to support systems running the follow operating systems: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP Professional SP3, Windows XP Media Center Edition SP3, and Mac OS X 10.4 and higher. Windows XP Home, Windows ME and Windows 95/98 have presented problems with software installation and with networking on many campus networks, including our own, and we do not recommend them. Additionally, any Windows XP machine running SP2 will need to be upgraded to SP3 before installation or troubleshooting can occur. If you are using an operating system which we do not recommend, you will be able to configure your own network connection, but our staff are not trained to troubleshoot any problems that may occur in the process.
| Hardware | PC and Macintosh |
|---|---|
| Chip | Core 2 Duo Processor |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Drives | DVD+/-RW Burner |
| Ethernet Card | Integrated Ethernet and Wireless Ethernet (N-capable) |
| Hard Drive Capacity | 160 GB or more |
| Hardware | PC and Macintosh |
|---|---|
| Chip | Intel Celeron 900, Intel Pentium Dual Core or Core 2 Duo Processor |
| RAM | 2GB |
| Drives | CD-RW Drive (CD Burner) |
| Ethernet Card | The Barnard main campus and all but two Barnard residences support wireless (a/b/g/n) internet. It is imperative that your system has wireless capabilities, and if not, that you have a USB wireless receiver. |
If you need help determining which operating system you are running, please see below:
Macintosh
Navigate to the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. Click on it once and select About This Mac.
Windows
In the Start menu, right-click on My Computer then select Properties.
We also recommend that you purchase a USB key drive along with your system.
Many manufacturers include these in optional packages when you purchase your computer.
