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.

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.

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.

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

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

• 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

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

 

 

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!

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!

 

Dear Class of 2024,   We hope you are enjoying your final semester at Barnard and taking every opportunity to connect with faculty, staff, and all of your peers. It may be hard to believe, but Commencement is only a few months away!   I am writing to share information and updates about the Barnard and Columbia University Commencement exercises scheduled for Wednesday, May 15, 2024. While you should reference this and any future emails, you can always visit the Barnard and Columbia Commencement websites for up-to-date information and details about the schedule of Commencement activities, distribution of caps and gowns, accommodations for guests with disabilities or accessibility needs, photography, parking, directions, and more.   Columbia University Commencement for the Barnard Class of 2024 will be held the morning of Wednesday, May 15 at 9am on Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus. Please note the updated start time for this event. The ceremony symbolically confers degrees to graduates from all of Columbia’s schools, colleges, and affiliates, including Barnard College. Information about graduate registration, ticket allocation and distribution, health and safety guidelines, and logistics for graduates and guests will be provided later in the Spring semester.    Immediately following the University Commencement ceremony, Barnard will host departmental receptions on our campus, where faculty celebrate with students and their guests.   Barnard Commencement for the Class of 2024 will be held on Wednesday, May 15 at 4pm at Radio City Music Hall in midtown Manhattan. At this ceremony, Barnard degree candidates are individually recognized as they cross the stage. The Commencement speaker and medalists to be honored will be announced in the coming weeks.   Graduating students must register themselves to participate in both the Columbia University and Barnard College commencement ceremonies; more information about online registration will be sent via email later in the Spring semester.    Tickets are required for both the Barnard and Columbia Commencement ceremonies. Please note that the Barnard Commencement and the Columbia Commencement require separate tickets. Detailed instructions on how to reserve tickets for each will be shared in the coming weeks.    • Columbia: For University Commencement, each undergraduate degree candidate may request up to four (4) guest tickets. Barnard graduating seniors who plan on participating in University Commencement will receive an email in the coming weeks with ticketing instructions. Additional details can be found at the Columbia University Commencement Ticketing Website.    • Barnard: Each graduate will be allocated five (5) guest tickets, which will be available digitally. We will facilitate a free ticket exchange so that graduates who do not need their allotted five tickets can return them to the College for distribution to others who wish to bring more than five guests. Students are welcome to exchange tickets directly, at no charge, with other students as well.  • Please note that selling Commencement tickets or producing fake Commencement tickets is a violation of the Barnard Honor Code.    The mandatory rehearsal for all graduating seniors who will participate in Barnard College Commencement will be held on Monday, May 13. More information about rehearsal will be communicated later in the semester.   Additional Celebrations There are traditionally additional end-of-year events at Barnard and Columbia. Some of these may be limited to Barnard and Columbia community members only, while others may be open to non-affiliate friends and family. More information about additional celebrations will be communicated during the semester; students should check with event organizers about specific events hosted by the University and Barnard College.    Caps & Gowns Caps and gowns are provided free of charge for Barnard graduates. Caps and gowns can be picked up at the Columbia University Bookstore starting on Monday, March 4. Caps and gowns can also be picked up at an upcoming event for Barnard graduates on March 22, 2024 from 11am - 5pm in the James Room in Barnard Hall.    Wheelchair Accommodations, and Other Information Additional information about the University Commencement event, including the University’s disability services, can be found on Columbia’s website. Barnard’s Commencement website has additional information specific to College celebrations, as well as FAQs that will continue to be updated. You and your guests are welcome to email commencement@barnard.edu with any questions.      We hope that with this information, students and families can begin to make their plans to attend Commencement. We are so excited to celebrate with you this May and will continue to share information and updates as they are available.   Sincerely,   Leslie Grinage  Vice President for Campus Life and Student Experience and Dean of the College

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