Senior FAQ: Can I take a Dance Technique class for credit?

Q: I've already completed my PE requirement, and I'm not a Dance major. Can I take Dance Technique classes for credit?

Short answer: YES

 

Longer Answer:

Barnard Dance Technique Class Policy:  

For non-Dance majors:

One-credit dance technique courses taken by non-dance majors for credit over and above the physical education requirement are included in the maximum of 18 points of studio, performing art, or professional school courses which may be credited toward the degree; a maximum of twelve courses in dance technique can be credited. 

 

For Dance majors:

Dance majors have no dance credit limit, but cannot receive credit for a lower level after a higher or for the same level more than twice. 

 

I'm in! How do I get credit?

The default value for dance technique courses is 0; students may receive academic credit for a dance technique class only if they have completed or are concurrently completing the Physical Education requirement, and only upon filling out the Request Credit for a Dance Technique Class in Slate.  Ballet I and Modern I receive a P/F grade and have no prerequisite.  Global and Somatic Forms courses require a placement audition at the first class meeting or permission of the instructor and are grade bearing courses.

 

I took a dance class in a past semester and I just realized it's showing as zero credits on my transcript?!

That's okay! You can fill out the Request Credit for a Dance Technique Class in Slate for a past class too!

Senior FAQ: Can I take 2 classes that overlap?

Thanks to everyone who suggested we address this important question!

Short answer: NO

Even if a class may be recorded, you my not take two classes that overlap, as the expectation is that students will attend classes in-person and synchronously, as there is no substitute for the learning experience of interacting with faculty and fellow students in person and in real time.

Longer answer: Very occasionally, in very specific circumstances, and by petition only

Okay; how do I petition?

Contact your class dean for information about how to petition the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing to take overlapping classes. Once the semester begins, petitions submitted by Thursday will be considered at the following Thursday's CPAS meeting.

How likely is it that my petition will be approved?

Such petitions are only rarely approved. Petitions with a greater chance of success will include:

• Both classes are required (major or general education req)
• Both can only be taken this semester due to compelling reason like impending graduation
  
• Both faculty members are aware of the conflict and support the petition
• Course overlap is minimal, e.g. 10-15 minutes (including travel time!) once a week.
• You/your instructors have a plan to make up the missing content which is more than just watching a recording.
  

What should I do while I'm waiting to know if my petition is approved?

• Add a "Plan B" course to keep your options open
• If you're currently registered for both conflicting classes, stay in them. If your petition is not approved, you will ultimately need to drop one. If you don't drop one, the registrar will drop whichever was most recently added.
  
• If you're not registered for both classes, the system will not let you register for conflicting courses, though you may plan or waitlist for a course that conflicts with a registered course. We recommend that you strategically register for whichever course is more important and/or more likely to fill up if you wait.

How to search for open classes using SSOL

Here is a picture guide to help you all search for open classes using SSOL!  Images are from Fall 2022, so current directions are the same except you should of course search for "Fall 2023" courses.

Once you find something that has space or a shorter waitlist, you can add/waitlist it via Student Planning during your registration time, as usual.