Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Friday, April 12, 2024
Commuter Student Study Spaces! 4/26 & 4/29
The Non-Residential Support Office in collaboration with SEE and the Deans' Office for Advising and Support will be hosting Commuter Student study spaces!
If you are a commuter student, feel free to stop by Diana 504 on Friday, 4/26 from 10AM - 12PM or MLC LL001 on Monday, 4/29 from 4PM - 6PM. Snacks will be provided!
Tuesday, April 9, 2024
DEADLINE ALERT: incomplete work from fall 2023 due MONDAY, April 15
If you took an Incomplete in any of your Fall 2023 classes, be sure to turn in all remaining written work to both the instructor and registrar@barnard.edu (so that it can be time-stamped as on time) no later than Monday, April 15, 2024.
Once the instructor submits the new final grade, it will completely replace the temporarly placeholder "I" grade, and your transcript will show no evidence of the former incomplete.
In between you submitting the work and the instructor entering the updated grade, you may see your grade temporarily changed to "WS" -- do not panic if you see this! It stands for "Work Submitted" and means you have done everything correctly and by the appropriate deadline.
If work is not submitted by the deadline, the instructor will be directed to enter the contingency grade, i.e. a final grade factoring in a zero for any missing work. The contingency grade will be preceded by an asterisk on the transcript (e.g. *B, *C-, *F).
If you are experiencing extenuating circumstances and would like to discuss the possibility of petitioning to extend an incomplete, please contact your class dean.
Monday, April 8, 2024
Barnard College Greek Games 2024
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The Greek Games are BACK! Get ready for an unforgettable revival of this once long-standing tradition. The Greek Games are a friendly competition between the class year with games focused on physical and creative activities. The main competition will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 11:30am-2pm where representatives from your class year can participate in a tug of war, flag football, a dance competition and more!
During Spirit Week (April 15-19) there will be select events that by attending, you can help your class-year earn points in the Games.
Whether you're ready to compete for your class-year or just want us to save you a seat at the Games, be sure to RSVP by Monday, April 15th!
Check out our latest Instagram post for more information and check your email for updates!
Friday, April 5, 2024
Academic Coaching Drop In Hours!
Are you feeling stressed for finals, needing help organizing a study plan, or wanting to learn some new studying strategies? Join the program coordinator for academic coaching for one on one support! There will be drop in hours at various times from April 15th - 25th. You can sign up for a time using this form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Allie Johnston at ajohnsto@barnard.edu.
Thursday, April 4, 2024
Notice of temporary technical issue affecting University Commencement Registration/Ticket Requests on 4/4/2024
From our friends in Columbia University Commencement/CUIT:
The ticket registration site is experiencing technical difficulties, and we hope to resolve this soon. Rest assured, there are plenty of tickets left for everyone. We hope to resolve this in the next 48 hours.
For students who have registered and did not receive their confirmation emails, you will receive it within 48 hours. If you do not receive it by Monday, please contact us at commencement@columbia.edu.
Senior Class Dean Walk-In Hours CANCELED 4/9/2024 - 4/30/2024 -- contact Deans' Office if you need to speak to a dean immediately
With apologies for the inconvenience, Dean Grabiner's walk-in hours will be canceled April 9 - 30, 2024. But help is still available!
If you need to speak to a dean urgently during business hours, please call the office at 212-854-2024 or email dos@barnard.edu.
You will find answers to many frequently asked questions on the senior blog.
Wednesday, April 3, 2024
Registration now OPEN for University Commencement -- reserve your tix today!!!
Reminder that, as a Barnard student, you get to attend -- and must RSVP and request guest tickets for -- two Commencements: University Commencement on Columbia's campus the morning of May 15, and Barnard College Commencement at Radio City Music Hall on the afternoon of May 15.
You should by now have received the email below from commencement@barnard.edu advising you that registration/ticketing is now OPEN for University Commencement. (Stay tuned for upcoming info about Barnard tickets/registration!)
As Low Plaza seating may be limited, we strongly encourage all Barnard students to register ASAP for yourself and the maximum number of guest tickets for University Commencement. You can swap with friends later if you have too many or too few guest tickets -- just don't buy or sell the free tickets; that is of course unfair and not allowed!
Email below:
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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
LAST CALL: Task Force Focus Group Recruitment Letter
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Important update on NEW p/d/f and W deadlines
You should by now have received this email from Dean Tedder & Registrar Simmons:
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Barnard College
3009 Broadway, New York, NY
How do I withdraw from a class by the **NEW** April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. deadline
The **NEW** deadline to withdraw from a spring 2024 class is April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m.
Note that this is NOT the same date as the p/d/f deadline.
Withdrawn classes will not affect your GPA and you will not earn credit for them, but they will remain on your transcript, and a W will be entered place of the final grade.
Note: You may not withdraw from a class if doing so would leave you with fewer than 12 credits.
To withdraw from a class, use this online form , following these steps:
1. Consult with your adviser.
2. Get an email from your adviser confirming they approve you to withdraw from this specific class.
3. Download that email as a PDF or save a screenshot of it.
4. Complete and submit the online W form on or before the W deadline, uploading your adviser’s confirmation email when prompted to do so.
5. You will receive an email confirmation once your W request is processed, ordinarily within two business days.
Note that the W may not appear on your record until the end of the semester when final grades are entered.
NEW DEADLINE ALERT: April 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT is now the deadline to P/D/F a Spring 2024 course
If you are considering electing the p/d/f option for a spring 2024 course, the **new** deadline to elect the p/d/f option is April 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT (note that, unlike in past semesters, this is NOT the same date as the W deadline)
**Special note for May grads -- you cannot uncover grades of P from a course taken during your last semester.
Also, reminder that courses taken p/d/f this year are subject to the current rules. Read all about p/d/f rules on the Registrar's website:
To elect the P/D/F Grading option:
NEW process as of fall 2023:
Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading
-Click here to elect a Fall 2023 course for P/D/F grading. (Use a browser other than Safari).
-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.
This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.
To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):
-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.
FAQ: I tried to elect the p/d/f option in SSOL but there's a note saying P/D/F is unavailable? Does this mean I can't p/d/f this class????
A: No! If P/D/F is unavailable in SSOL, you can still p/d/f your course -- you just need to use this Slate form.
Some classes may not have p/d/f available in SSOL, but this does NOT mean you can't take the class p/d/f -- the only reason you would not be allowed to take something p/d/f would be if you need it for a major or minor requirement.
Monday, April 1, 2024
How to add an upcoming term in Student Planning so you can plan & register in the next registration/add/drop period
If you don't see Fall 2023 as an option when you want to begin planning your courses for next semester on Student Planning, you’ll need to add a new term to your Student Planning account.
To do this, go to the Plan and Schedule screen of Student Planning. On this screen, click the small button with an addition sign to the right of the current term name in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
To do this, go to the Plan and Schedule screen of Student Planning. On this screen, click the small button with an addition sign to the right of the current term name in the upper left hand corner of the screen.
*NEW* Vergil feature to search for classes with open seats
Columbia has launched an updated Course Search in Vergil, which Barnard students can also use.
The tool has similar search criteria as Student Planning, including the ability to look for classes that satisfy Barnard General Education (Foundations) requirements, classes with a particular number of credits, etc.
NOTE ON FOUNDATIONS REQS: for Barnard requirements, be sure to cross reference anything found here with the Slate listing of courses approved for Foundations requirements.
It
also has the option to “Only show classes with open seats” in the search
results.
Special Alumnae Panel coming to thesis coaching group THIS FRIDAY April 5, 2pm, Milstein 402
Senior
year goes by in a flash, and you may already be thinking about what
comes next. The Dean’s office for advising and support and the CEP are
partnering to bring a panel of recent graduates to help answer your
burning questions about completing the senior thesis, graduation, and
life after Barnard.
They will share their thoughts on what they would
have wanted to know when they were in your shoes this time last year.
These alumni majored in a wide range of departments, like neuroscience,
history, and more! No matter your major, you can gain some tips and
words of wisdom for completing your thesis and graduating. We will be
meeting on April 5th at 2pm in Milstein rm 402. There will also be snacks and drinks! We hope to see you there!
Not graduating this May? Don't forget to meet with your adviser and register for classes April 15-10
Additional reminder about the credit cap: You may not advance-register for more than 19 credits. Once the semester begins, you may ask your adviser for permission for up to 23 credits if there are extremely extenuating circumstances that make this necessary
Tuesday, March 26, 2024
Senior Class Dean Walk-In Hours canceled from April 9th-April 30th
Got a quick question?
Need to talk to a dean ASAP?
If you have something complicated or want to be sure you can talk at length, please make an appointment via Dean Grabiner's online scheduler.
Otherwise, beginning the first week of classes, feel free to walk in any Tuesday morning or Wednesday or Thursday afternoon during the semester.
- NOTE: Canceled 4/9-4/30
Tuesdays 3:30-4:30pm Eastern Time
- Enter waiting room via this Tuesday Afternoon Walk-In Hours Zoom Link or visit 105 Milbank,
- We will see students on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If we run out of time and can't see you, we apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to schedule an appointment, to try walk-ins on a different day, or for time-sensitive matters, to call the office at 212-854-2024 during business hours.
Wednesdays: Degree Audit Drop-Ins 4-5pm Eastern Time
- Enter waiting room via this Degree Audit Drop-ins Zoom Link or visit 105 Milbank
- We will prioritize students seeking degree audit advice but will see other students if time permits
Thursdays 3-4pm Eastern Time
- Enter waiting room via this Thursday Afternoon Walk-In Hours Zoom Link
- We will see students on a first-come, first-served basis.
- If we run out of time and can't see you, we apologize for the inconvenience and encourage you to schedule an appointment, to try walk-ins on a different day, or for time-sensitive matters, to call the office at 212-854-2024 during business hours.
Saturday, March 23, 2024
Commencement FAQ: if I missed the March 22 Cap & Gown event, when, where & how can I get my cap and gown?
If you have submitted the graduation application or have received permission to walk with credits pending (if you didn't, please contact your class dean for advice on how to take immediate steps to address this), you can pick up your free cap and gown at the Columbia University Bookstore. You can do this any time the bookstore is open, between now and the end of the semester!
To get your cap and gown (also known as "regalia"):
1. Go to the CU Bookstore. At the bottom of the escalators, turn right and head toward the back right corner by the Textbooks sign. Please let the employee know that you are a Barnard student and be ready to present your ID.
2. Receive your cap and gown.
3. Do not pay any money.
5. Feel excited.
In the unlikely event that the bookstore folks don't have your name on their list, email seniorclassdean@barnard.edu and commencement@barnard.edu for assistance.
Questions? Contact commencement@barnard.edu.
Monday, March 18, 2024
Summer at Barnard? Summer at Columbia? Summer elsewhere? How? When?
If you're a rising senior or a senior who may need an additional class or two to finish up, you may be interested in -- and possibly confused by! -- summer course offerings at Barnard, Columbia, or elsewhere during summer 2024.
There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer:
1. Barnard will offer a limited number of courses, in two summer sessions. Courses are now posted here: https://doc.sis.columbia.edu/#sel/SMRB_Summer2024.html
When can I register for them?
You may register beginning Monday, March 18. Registration will be first-come, first-served, so register as soon as possible if it is important for you to take something specific.
How can I register for them?
Via SSOL -- yes, you read that right. Register for Barnard summer courses via SSOL
Here's a guide with screenshots for how to register using SSOL: http://assets.ce.columbia.edu/pdf/slar/osa-ssol-reg-instructions.pdf
How will I be billed?
Costs will be listed on the Summer website, and you will be billed by Barnard on a per-credit basis.
How will these courses be counted?
Summer courses will automatically appear on your Barnard transcript, just like classes taken during the year. Courses taken for a grade will factor into your Barnard GPA.
What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?
Learn more here: https://barnard.edu/disabilityservices/resources-and-opportunities-current-students
2. As in past years, Columbia will be offering summer courses, which Barnard students may take.
When can I register for them?
Registration is now open for Columbia Summer courses.
How can I register for them?
Via SSOL. Be sure to adhere to rules about summer transfer course registration, listed on the registrar's website
How will I be billed?
Columbia will bill you directly.
How will these courses get onto my transcript?
Note that Columbia summer courses are considered transfer credit, so in addition to registering, be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form. Once you complete the course(s), Columbia will automatically send transcripts to the Barnard Registrar. Columbia Summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.
What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?
Learn more here: https://barnard.edu/disabilityservices/resources-and-opportunities-current-students
3. You may also take courses at another accredited college or university and transfer them back to Barnard.
How do I get those approved?
Look for courses that adhere to the rules about summer transfer course registration. Register for them directly through the host university, and be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form and to request that a final, official transcript be sent directly to the Barnard Registrar when your courses are finished. External summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.
Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Office of DEI has tickets for THE ALLY at the Public Theater on Tuesday March 19th at 7:00pm.
Join us for the THE ALLY at the Public Theater on Tuesday March 19th at 7:00pm.
Written by Itamar Moses and Directed by Lila Neugebauer.
When college professor Asaf (Josh Radnor) is asked by a student to sign a social justice manifesto, what seems at first like a simple choice instead embroils him in an increasingly complex web of conflicting agendas that challenge his allegiances as a progressive, a husband, an artist, an academic, an American, an atheist, and a Jew. With tensions at an all-time high, Asaf is forced to confront the age-old question: “If I am only for myself, what am I?”
THE ALLY is a passionate, provocative, and unflinching new play about the vanishing line between the personal and the political.
Limited number of free tickets available for BCID participants. Please register here.
*Participation in this show includes a follow-up discussion on campus.
Sponsored by the Office of DEI
Tuesday, March 12, 2024
All Barnard students eligible: Jewish Women's Archive Summer Remote Internship External
The Jewish Studies Program of Barnard College offers a virtual
internship program with the Jewish Women’s Archive (JWA). The
application deadline for the summer internship is March 27. The
internship begins June 3.
What is the JWA?
JWA
is a national organization dedicated to collecting and promoting the
extraordinary stories of Jewish women and gender-expansive people. JWA
explores the past as a framework for understanding the issues important
to women today; inspires young people with remarkable role models; and
uses Jewish women’s stories to excite people to see themselves as agents
of change. JWA.org is the world’s largest collection of information on
Jewish women and draws nearly 3 million visitors a year from more than
230 countries seeking information, inspiration, community, and a sense
of identity. JWA also hosts
public programs; sparks conversation with its blog, podcast, and social media presence; trains the thought leaders of tomorrow through the Rising Voices Fellowship; and is a leading voice in feminist and Jewish spheres.
Who should apply?
The
ideal internship candidates will be motivated and enthusiastic and have
a strong interest in Jewish Studies, feminism, and public history. The
intern must be a current student of Barnard College.
How many hours of work is the internship? What is the stipend amount?
A commitment to 100 hours over the course of the summer is required for a stipend of $1500. All work can be done remotely.
What will interns do?
• Assisting with ongoing revision of the Shalvi/Hyman Encyclopedia of Jewish Women by updating entries and adding multimedia illustrations
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Working with JWA’s extensive collections of oral histories by
transcribing or reviewing oral history transcripts and cataloging,
describing, and organizing oral history records
• Adding entries to the “This Week in History” feature
• Contributing to JWA’s robust social media presence
• Assisting in the marketing of JWA’s events and programs
What experience & qualifications do I need in order to apply?
• Strong writing skills
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent computer skills
• Keen interest in the history of Jewish women and feminism
• Background in history, gender studies, or Jewish Studies; interest in public history a plus
What opportunities and benefits does the internship offer?
• Gain unique insight into the inner workings of a nationally recognized non-profit
• Gain increased understanding of the editorial process
• Learn about the rich history of Jewish women
• Connect to an influential network of professional women and community partners
• Receive professional advice and guidance from JWA’s talented staff
• Build marketable professional skills
How can I apply?
Send an email to Mikki Pugh, Chief of Staff [mpugh@jwa.org] and Professor Rebecca Kobrin [rk2351@columbia.edu] that includes:
• Current resume
• Cover letter with at least one professional reference
• 2 samples of (or links to) your writing
When is the deadline for applications? When does the internship begin?
Application deadline: March 27, 2024
Internship begins: June 3, 2024
Monday, March 11, 2024
Senior FAQ: Latin honors - how do they work? when and how will I know if I got them?
Many of you have been asking about what Latin honors are, how they are determined, and when and how to know if you received them.
Here's what you need to know:
- The Faculty awards honors to the top 35 percent of the graduating class, who have completed their work for the degree with distinction (cum laude), with high distinction (magna cum laude), and with highest distinction (summa cum laude).
- Honors are determined by a student’s final cumulative Barnard GPA, with the top 5 percent of the graduating class being awarded summa cum laude, the next 10 percent being awarded magna cum laude, and the remaining 20 percent awarded cum laude. Because the cutoffs are determined by the actual graduating class's GPA -- and therefore may change from year to year -- they are not known in advance.
- Study at other institutions (transfer, summer school, study leave) is not factored into a student’s Latin honors eligibility.
- Latin honors display on the transcript and the diploma.
- Within a few weeks after graduation, your transcript will be updated to confirm degree conferral. At that point, when you log into Student Planning to view your unofficial transcript, you will see the following notations added at the top:
- The words "Degree: Bachelor of Arts," followed by the date your degree was conferred
- Any honors you may have earned
- Confirmation that your senior requirement was passed or passed with distinction
Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Senior-Year FACT OR FICTION: Can't uncover grades of "P" for classes taken in final semester?
FACT OR FICTION:
Is it true that graduating seniors cannot uncover grades of P for classes taken in their last semester?
YES; this is FACT. Graduating seniors cannot uncover P/D/F grades for classes taken during their final semester. (If a graduating senior elects P/D/F in a course that is required for the major, the Registrar’s Office will uncover the grade the month before graduation, but the student cannot uncover any P/D/F grades for the final semester.)
Heard a rumor and want to know if it's true? Submit requests for this series to SeniorClassDean@barnard.edu
Pick up your free cap and gown & celebrate this milestone at Bold, Beautiful Gowns for Bold, Beautiful Grads, Friday 3/22, 11am-5pm, James Room (Barnard Hall 4th Floor)
Sure you could just stop by the Columbia Bookstore with your ID in March or April (or even early May if you like living on the edge) to pick up your free cap and gown in time for Commencement.
Or you could start the collective celebration of your upcoming commencement by coming to
Bold, Beautiful Gowns for Bold, Beautiful Grads
Friday, March 22
11am - 5pm
James Room, Barnard Hall 4th Floor
Stop by the James Room to pick up your cap and gown and celebrate with your classmates!
Monday, March 4, 2024
Barnard Commencement 2024: Ticketing and other updates
All students eligible to participate in May 2024 Commencement should by now have received the following email from Dean Grinage -- please let us know (by emailing seniorclassdean@barnard.edu) if you did not!
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