Lift Up Barnard August Programming!

 

Hey First-Years!

Check out this message from Lift Up Barnard regarding exciting programming happening in the beginning of August! See below:

Hey Barnard first years!

We're Lift Up Barnard, a student-run organization that helps all Barnard students adjust to all aspects of college life, like academics, socializing, and more! 

During the school year, we have discussions every other week focusing on a different topic. These sessions are a wonderful place to talk about how you're feeling about college and meet some cool new peers :) On the weeks that we don't have discussions, we have movie/game nights and other fun activities! Also, a few times a semester, we have outings to different areas of NYC—past trips include outdoor movies at Bryant Park, Levain Bakery, and the Union Square Holiday Market!

We wanted to help your class have as smooth a transition to Barnard as possible, so we're going to be holding a few Zoom sessions where you can see what our club is like and ask any questions you may have about life at Barnard.

Ideally, there will be ~20-30 people per meeting so we all have a chance to get to know each other as well. To make this a little easier, here's a Google Form for you to fill out to RSVP to a session of your choosing and ask any questions you want us to answer. The Google Form will close next Tuesday, July 30th at 12pm ET, so be sure to fill it out if you know you want/are able to attend!

There will be sessions on (all times in ET)

Thursday, August 1 at 8pm

Sunday, August 4 at 11am

Tuesday, August 6 at 7pm

Friday, August 9 at 3pm

Here is the link to RSVP: Zoom RSVPs

Once we have your RSVPs, we'll send out your Zoom links! If anything, you can reach out to us via email at liftupbarnard@gmail.com or on Instagram @liftupbarnard 🩷🧡

We hope y'all can attend and are so excited to meet you! 

Love, 

Lift Up Barnard

Languages at Barnard: Language Placement Exam Extravaganza

Hey First-Years!

Please read this blog post for a better understanding of how language placement works at Barnard, including links with information about the placement exams for all languages offered at Barnard and Columbia!

Determining Your Language Level 

Registration Resources Document

 

Hi First-Years!

We hope registration week has been going swimmingly and you are not too stressed! You have already received an email with this document containing registration resources. However, we wanted to make it available here as well. Please click here to access the document.

Best of luck with the rest of the registration. Remember that your schedules at the end of the day are not final at all (except for FYE). You will have plenty of opportunities to add/drop/waitlist classes during the Fall registration periods.

As always, we are here to help! Email us at first-year@barnard.edu

PE and Dance Info from the PE Department

                                                                

Hey First-Years!

Here is a breakdown of the PE requirement with additional information about Dance. See below:

FIRST YEAR PE Overview:

All Barnard students must fulfill the PE requirement in their FIRST YEAR. There is no exemption for the PE requirement. Students registered with CARDS should consult with their CARDS advisor for placement. There are THREE ways to fulfill the PE requirement:

1) Barnard PE course (Barnard PE Department)

    ● All PE courses are ONE point and are graded Pass/Fail based on attendance and participation.

    ● Barnard PE courses are Barnard students ONLY (no CC/EN/GS etc.)

    ● Generally, Barnard students are not permitted to register for CU PE courses.

2) Barnard Dance technique course (Barnard Dance Department)

    ● All Dance technique courses are TWO points and receive a letter grade. 

    ● If a student wants to take a Dance course as pass/fail, they must apply for P/D/F in Slate, otherwise they will receive a letter grade. You will elect this option at the beginning of the academic year so you don't have to worry about this just yet! Please note that Dance courses, after elected for P/D/F, can result in a D, unlike PE courses, which only result in P/F.

3) Varsity sport. (Columbia PE Department)

    ● All Varsity sports are ONE point and are graded Pass/Fail.

REGISTRATION PROCEDURES:

● Students register for Barnard PE and Dance classes at their appropriate registration time.

● Generally, spots are held for each registration group by class year.

● Only students who have NOT fulfilled the PE requirement are permitted to register or get on a waitlist.

● If a course is full, the student should get on the waitlist. Waitlists move fast and students are added automatically.

● Students are required to ATTEND the first 2 classes. Students who miss the first class risk losing their spot in the class. If there is space in a course, students are added from the waitlist.

● For Varsity Sports, students use the Add Form in Slate. The course number is PHED-UN1005 and the section and call number for the corresponding sport can be found in the Directory of Classes. Student Athletes need to upload a confirmation email from the coach. Some coaches wait until mid-semester to give approval (so it’s a late-add).

Elective Students:

● If a Barnard student has already fulfilled the PE requirement, they are not permitted to pre-register for Barnard PE courses online.

● They may show up to the first class to see if space is available (this is rarely possible due to large incoming classes).

● Therefore, if an Elective student desperately needs a point of credit, they should look to another department and not count on a PE class.

Transfer Students:

● Transfer students are limited to one PE class for their entire time at Barnard.

● They must fulfill the PE requirement by the end of their Junior Year.

● Their registration procedures are exactly the same as for First Year students.

● They may also fulfill the PE requirement with Dance or Varsity.

● If they completed a PE or Dance course at their previous school they may be eligible to have their PE requirement fulfilled by that course. They must check the degree audit as the Registrar makes that determination.

We hope this information is helpful, and as always, please don't hesitate to reach out to first-year@barnard.edu with any questions or concerns

Do you still need to complete the PE requirement?

Students who need to complete the PE Requirement:  Register for PE (or Dance) during early registration. (PE registration is open only to students who have not fulfilled the requirement).  We offer Body Sculpt, Yoga, Pilates Mat, Tai Chi, Strength Training, Fitness Outside, Total Body Conditioning (Core and Cardio) and Health Coaching. 

Need more info? Contact physed@barnard.edu

Barnard Basics: Strategies for Success in Your First Year!

Hello First-Years!

The Dean's Office for Advising and Support is committed to supporting you every step of the way and offering various resources, one being the Academic Coaching program. We are happy to provide a new virtual pre-orientation program called Barnard Basics: Strategies for Success in Your First Year, hosted by the Program Coordinator for Academic Coaching, Allie Johnston. 

In this one-hour session, you will learn skills and tools that will help you not just in your academics, but in every aspect of life here at Barnard. Please see this RSVP form to sign up and the attached flier as well. There will be multiple sessions, so choose the one that works best for your schedule. If there are any conflicts or questions, feel free to reach out to Allie at ajohnsto@barnard.edu. 

Best,

The First-Year Team

2024 Summer Send-Offs!

Welcome incoming and current students to the Barnard family! These exciting networking gatherings will give you the opportunity to make closer connections with Barnard students, graduates, parents, and friends.

Regional event details are listed alphabetically by location below. More events may be added as they are confirmed. 

RSVP for events here!

If you have any questions, you can complete the "Contact Us form" via the RSVP link above or email alumnaerelations@barnard.edu.