Furman Counseling Center Spring 2025 Groups

Hi everyone!

The Furman Counseling Center has just released information regarding their groups and sessions for the Spring 2025 semester. Attached to this post you’ll find their flyer with all of the different groups listed with meeting details. The Furman Counseling Center is a wonderful resource to get support, so if you have any questions about the groups or think you might be interested, don’t hesitate to reach out to them at 212-854-2092 and/or at counseling@barnard.edu. 

Senior-Year FACT OR FICTION: Can't change your major in your final semester?

Welcome to a new series, Senior-Year FACT OR FICTION, wherein we address persistent rumors about credits, graduation, rules, exceptions, etc. so that you can distinguish Senior FACT from Senior FICTION.  

Heard a rumor and want to know if it's true?  Submit requests for this series to SeniorClassDean@barnard.edu

FACT OR FICTION:
Is it true that graduating seniors cannot change their major during their last semester?

YES; this is FACT. In general, graduating seniors cannot change their majors in their final semester.

There are just a few possible exceptions:

• You may change from a double major to a single major if you will be unable to complete one of the two majors.
• You may change your concentration within a major (e.g. from a general biology major to Cellular Molecular Biology).
• If you believe you have an extremely good reason or extenuating circumstance that warrants changing your major in your final semester, you may petition the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing. Such petitions may or may not be successful. Meet with your class dean to discuss. 
• Related: You may add a minor in your final semester if you have already completed or are in the process of completing all the minor requirements this semester. If you are working on an undeclared minor, please file the minor declaration ASAP. Deadline to declare a minor is March 1.

Heard a rumor and want to know if it's true?  Submit requests for this series to SeniorClassDean@barnard.edu

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

Senior Class Dean 2024-2025 Walk-In Hours -- Stop by in person or on zoom!

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, during the semester, you may walk in virtually or in person at any of the times below. 

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 
• 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.

Thursdays 3-4pm Eastern Time -- **NOTE: For Thursday 2/13/25, walk-ins will be ZOOM ONLY & from 4-5PM Eastern Time**

• Enter waiting room via this Thursday 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.

Senior Thesis Group Coaching!

Graduation is right around the corner, and so is completing your thesis! We are here to help you feel less stressed and more confident in your work. Come for helpful tips and tricks, moral support from your peers, and dedicated time to work on your thesis. This will be the first of many meetings with snacks, drinks, and special guests throughout the semester! Kick off dates are Tuesday Feb 18th at 3pm in the C.E.P. (126 Milstein) and Wednesday, Feb. 26 at 5:30pm in S.L.C. (Liz’s place) 

SGA Lunar New Year Celebration!

Continue to celebrate the Lunar New Year by taking part in Lunar Reflections brought to you by Barnard Asian Diaspora and Notion, this Friday, February 7th from 1:00-3:00PM in 409 Barnard Hall. RSVP here. 

Come for delicious free food, raffles, and a good time with friends at the dinner this Friday 6:00-8:00pm in Diana Event Oval. RSVP here by signing in to MillieLink, or go to MillieLink and search Lunar New Year Dinner. For the most recent updates on these events, follow us @barnardsga on Instagram.

A Conversation with Isabella Rossellini: Living with, studying, and working with dogs and other animals

Please join us for this special event:

Actor and filmmaker Isabella Rossellini in conversation with Prof. Alexandra Horowitz about living, studying, and working with animals.

February 12, 2025 | 6:30pm - 7:30pm

Diana Event Oval 

The event is sponsored by the Dog Cognition Lab, and is open to members of the Barnard and Columbia communities only.

Reservations are required. Space is limited.

Register here.