First-Year Class Dean 2025-2026 Walk-In Hours!

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 Siegel's online scheduler.

Mondays 3:30-4:30pm Eastern Time

• Enter waiting room via this 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.

Fridays 3:30-4:30pm Eastern Time

• Enter waiting room via this Friday 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.

UPCOMING DEADLINE REMINDERS!

Hey First-Years,

We hope the first week of classes (aka, FWOC😍) went well for everyone! Although we're sure you're all caught up in the excitement of the semester starting, we wouldn't want you to forget about some very important reminders. Please make sure you've done the following things by the end of this week:

1. You must be registered in a minimum of 12 credits by Friday, September 12. If this is the case, your Fall 2025 Course Plan in Vergil must be green (i.e. fully registered), for all courses that you are taking this semester. This includes your First-Year Seminar/Writing and PE, or any Dance technique, Varsity sport, or rehearsal/performance course for which you will earn credit this semester. 
2. You must meet with your pre-major adviser. Your adviser must approve your course schedule in Vergil by Friday, September 12th. Make sure to reach out to them ASAP, if you haven't already. If you're unsure how to find your who your pre-major adviser is, check out this link. Need advice or approval and can't reach your adviser?  Visit us in the Deans' office!

If you've already done the action items mentioned above, congratulations! Although, there's more. Please also make sure you're aware of the following reminders and deadlines:

• Friday, Sept 12 is the last day you may officially add a course to your schedule. If you need to add a course to your schedule after that date, you may need to petition the Committee on Programs and Academic Standing for permission to do so (contact your class dean if you need info about this), and a late fee may be charged.
• You may still drop courses until the Drop Deadline, which is October 7.  However, to drop a course after this Friday you will need to meet with your adviser for approval. 
• It is a good practice to check Vergil in the third week of term to confirm that your enrollment is accurate.  You should be signed up for all the classes you intend to take, and you shouldn't see any on your schedule that you might have forgotten to drop or that you ended up in after you were enrolled off a waitlist you forgot you were on.  

If you are having any issues with adding or dropping courses and waitlists, please visit or contact the Registrar's Office at registrar@barnard.edu! The First Year Team's email is also always open to your queries and concerns at first-year@barnard.edu :) 

We hope you have an amazing second week of class!

Best,

The First Year Team

PE Last Call!

Hello First-Years!

We just wanted to send you a quick update and reminder from the PE Department! There are currently 41 spots available in OPEN PE classes. Students will be allowed to join Monday and Tuesday ONLY (potentially with one or two absences.) Students with more than two absences will NOT be added even in an open class. Switches into OPEN classes can be accommodated if students attended another PE class last week

Students should sign up for the waitlist for an OPEN class and show up for the class Monday/Tuesday

Students should NOT be getting on a waitlist for a closed class.

As a reminder, students can also take a studio dance class for PE credit.

If you have any further questions or concerns, please reach out to the PE Department Chair, Lisa Northrop at lnorthro@barnard.edu.

Best,

The First-Year Team