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A portion of Barnard's campus is under construction as our new student center, the Nexus, is built. The Nexus will be a 70,000 square foot mixed-use building. Visit the Nexus website to learn more about this exciting addition to our campus and community.

A full day on Barnard's campus could include:

[Admissions Office location, maps, and office hours]


Campus Tours
and
Information Session with an Admissions Counselor

See the campus from a student's perspective!   Current Barnard students lead tours of campus Monday - Friday at 10:30am and 2:30pm. No appointments are necessary.

Tours depart from the Admissions Visitor Center in the Sulzberger Hall Annex. (2 on the map).) All tours last approximately one hour and can be accessible, no-step tours

Please note there are no tours offered on the following days:

    • Monday, August 25
    • Monday, September 1 (office closes at 4 on Friday, August 29)
    • Thursday, October 23
    • Friday, October 24

Information sessions with a Barnard Admissions Counselor will immediately follow all tours, Monday through Friday, at 11:30am and 3:30 pm. Counselors will walk you through our application process and answer all of your questions.   No appointments are necessary. Information sessions convene in the Admissions Office, 111 Milbank.

Please note that we are not able to offer information sessions on the following day:

    • Monday, September 1 (office closes at 4 on Friday, August 29)

Class Visit

One of the best ways to sample what Barnard has to offer is to sit in on one of our classes.

Class visits will resume in September.

Interview

Personal interviews are recommended but not required for first-year applicants. On-campus interviews may now be scheduled for those students applying for admission as first-year students for fall 2009. These interviews will be offered from June through the beginning of December 2008. A limited number of weekend interviews will be available during the fall 2008 semester as well. Students applying for fall 2009 should schedule an on-campus interview in advance by calling Admissions at 212-854-2014.


Schedule an Alumna Interview

Alumnae interviews are offered only for students residing outside the New York metropolitan area. However, if you live in the New York metropolitan area and are unable to schedule an on-campus interview, you may request an alumna interview. Please note that interviews are not guaranteed.

If you reside outside the United States and will be visiting campus please contact Laura Kaub .

Fall On-Campus Events

Barnard hosts several events for prospective students each fall.

  • Fall Open House
    • Monday October 6, 2008
    • Monday, October 27, 2008
  • Weekends at Barnard
    • Saturday, October 4, 2008
    • Saturday, October 11, 2008
    • Sunday, October 12, 2008
    • Saturday, November 1, 2008
    • Sunday, November 2, 2008

Meet with a Coach

Under a unique agreement, women at Barnard College and the undergraduate division of Columbia University compete together as members of University-wide athletic teams.    The athletic teams compete at the NCAA Division I level within the Ivy League.   If you are interested in competing on one of our Division I athletic teams, we encourage you to contact the coaches directly to speak with them about setting up a time to speak with them on your visit.

Free Time to Explore

Barnard College is located in the Upper West Side neighborhood of Morningside Heights in Manhattan.   While you're visiting our campus you may want to walk around the neighborhood and explore our little "college town" with its wealth of restaurants and shops.   You may also want to visit the Barnard College store where you can buy all kinds of Barnard paraphernalia.

 

 


The Admissions Office is located in 111 Milbank, at the north end (1 on the map) of the Barnard campus. It is open Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm except for Friday, August 29, when the office closes at 4, and Monday, September 1, when the office will be closed.

The Admissions Visitor Center is located in the Sulzberger Annex, at the south end (2 on the map) of the Barnard campus. It is open Monday – Friday from 9am to 5pm except for Friday, August 29, when the office closes at 4, and Monday, September 1,

[.pdf version of campus map]

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