While considering studying abroad, take the following steps:

1. Acquaint yourself with the basic eligibility guidelines for study abroad, which are described elsewhere on this website and in the Barnard catalogue online.
   
   
2. Sign up for the prospective study abroad listserv: go to https://muse.barnard.edu/sympa; click on the list of Lists; click on the saprospactive list for your Barnard year (i.e. saprospective2009@barnard.edu); click subscribe; enter your email address and password.
   
   
3. Attend one of the Study Abroad Information Sessions on: Wednesday October 1 from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Milbank 328 or November 12 from 5:30 - 6:30 pm, Barnard 304 - Held Auditorium.
   
   
4. Attend the annual Barnard/Columbia Study Abroad Fair on Friday, October 3 in Lerner Hall from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m.
   
   
5. Meet with your academic adviser to discuss the relationship between study abroad and your major studies. N.B. Current juniors planning to study abroad during the spring semester are required to meet with Junior Class Dean James Runsdorf before October 31.
   
   
6. Review literature on various programs in the Dean of Studies office study abroad library and on our approved programs website; look over student evaluations of programs; then set up an individual appointment to speak with Dean Young by calling 212-854-2024.
   
   
7. If you are interested in studying at one of the Oxford or Cambridge colleges, keep in mind that deadlines are as early as mid-December; consult Dean Young during the fall semester for more information.