New Student Computing Info

Logging In for the First Time

Good Passwords

Your password must meet these criteria to be accepted.

Access Your Initial Barnard Login and Password

You can use your Barnard Login and Password to access eBear and Barnard Webmail.

Activate Your Columbia UNI

You can use your Columbia UNI to access your Columbia email account, all lab computers and printers, Courseworks, and more.

Login to eBear

You can schedule your classes, register for class lotteries, see community announcements, and more through eBear.

Login to Webmail

Webmail is the web version of your Barnard student email account. You can also access this email account through Pine.

Buying and Setting Up Your Computer

Mandatory Computer Setup Instructions

These instructions MUST be followed before you connect your computer to the Barnard network.

System Recommendations and what you should bring

These are the requirements your new computer should fulfill and what you need for successful computing at Barnard.

Information for Parents

Here are the answers to some questions frequently asked by parents of new Barnard students.

Dell Buying Program

Barnard has made arrangements with Dell for students to purchase computer packages.

Columbia's Apple Online Store

Columbia students can purchase Apple computers at discounted prices.

Columbia's e-Academy Software Center

Columbia students can get discounts on educational software, including Microsoft Office.

See also the New Student section of the FAQ.