For Parents

Welcome to the start of another academic year; this is my favorite time of the year. I am excited to see the Barnard community grow as the members of the Class of 2013 join our returning students and new transfer students on campus. This year is particularly notable because our entire family - students, faculty, alumnae, parents, friends and staff - will soon celebrate the opening of our new multi-use building, The Diana Center, and our lovely re-landscaped grounds.

I am fortunate to love my work at the College in part because I am a proud Barnard alumna who believes that the College changed my life in dramatic and positive ways, but mainly because I love to meet and get to know Barnard students - your daughters.

Pages on this web site are designed to provide you with information and insight into Barnard's distinctive community. We hope you will visit the College website often and use the links provided on this webpage as a resource throughout the year. You might find the Parent Handbook, the latest Parent Newsletter, and the Academic Calendar to be particularly helpful.

We encourage parents to take an active role in the College, whether you choose to volunteer on The Parents Fund Council or support Barnard's educational excellence by giving to the College in other ways. There are many opportunities to get involved in the Barnard community no matter where you live. The choice is yours.

As always, I invite your comments and questions (deansoffice@barnard.edu) and I hope that this academic year will be especially happy and rewarding for your daughter.

Frequently Visited Links

Academic Calendar

Commencement

Family Weekend

New Student Orientation

Office of Career Development

Parent Handbook

Virtual Campus Tour

Visiting New York

Helpful Local Numbers

Prospective Parents
If your daughter is considering Barnard for her undergraduate studies, you can learn more about the College by browsing admissions information and the academic culture.

Commencement
MONDAY, MAY 17, 2010 – 2:30 PM
Barnard's ceremony – Presentation of Degree Candidates Tickets required.

TUESDAY, MAY 18, 2010 – 10:30 AM
Columbia University ceremony – conferring of degrees
Tickets required.