Frequently
Asked Questions
Will I receive credit for courses taken abroad?
Yes. All courses taken on an approved program will be considered for
credit. You must, however, have each course approved by the department
granting credit. Attend an ebear training prior to leaving campus to learn
how to submit courses for approval.
Credit will be given for courses in which you earn a grade of C- or
higher.
Courses may not be taken Pass / Fail.
(Each foreign institution has varying scales by which foreign grades are
translated into Barnard letter grades. Please ask Dean Young for the policy
on your program.)
Do my grades from study abroad count toward my gpa?
Grades will show up on your transcript in parentheses just as all
transfer credit is noted. Grades are not included in the Barnard grade point average but they will
be included in the calculation if you are being considered for Latin Honors.
These courses and grades may, however, be considered by graduate or
professional schools, which normally require the submission of an
applicant's transcript from all colleges attended.
Grades from Columbia University programs abroad (Reid Hall, Columbia
University in Beijing, KCJS, BCGS) are included in the Barnard grade
point average.
Can courses taken abroad count toward my major, minor or the Nine Ways
of Knowing?
Yes. However, courses must be approved as such on ebear.
A minimum of six courses in the major must be taken on campus. Some
majors have stricter requirements than this. Check with your major
department.
How can I study abroad in the summer?
Summer Study Abroad is not regulated by this office. It is treated as any
other summer study undertaken here in the U.S. Please consult the
registrar's policies on summer study for detailed information about
credit transfer.
Barnard College Study Abroad does not endorse any particular summer study
abroad programs. In general, it is up to you to find a program that meets
your needs and the standards of Barnard College. We recommend that you start
by looking at summer programs run by colleges and organizations that have
semester/year programs on our approved programs list.
To that end, we do have some information on file in our office. Feel
free to browse our resources or speak to Dean Young about your plans.
What if I want to find an internship or work abroad after graduation
or for a summer?
You should explore the Office of Career Development's
Virtual Library and then meet with a
member of the office, 212.854.7758.
