Education Program Open House -- UPDATE: **VIRTUAL MEETING**

Good morning, First-Years!

Below is a flyer for the Education Program's Spring Open House! No RSVP required! 

**The Barnard Education Program's Open House planned for Monday, Feb. 23rd @ 6 pm is STILL taking place - but remotely, on Zoom.

Please join us then, using this link: Education Program Open House**

Happy Snow (Virtual) Day!

Sophia 

First-Year Class Dean 2025-2026 Walk-In Hours! -- Monday walk-ins will be VIRTUAL-ONLY on Monday, February 23rd!

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 -- Walk-ins will be VIRTUAL-ONLY on 2/23

• 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 2:00-3:30pm 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.

NOTE: If you need to schedule an appointment with Dean Siegel, please note that she typically works remotely on Tuesdays, so all meetings will be conducted virtually over Zoom or via phone call ONLY on that day

English and Film Studies Program Planning Meetings

Happy Friday, First-Years!

See the posters below about the English (3/23) and Film Studies (4/8) Program Meetings!

Have a great weekend!

Sophia

Undergraduate Statistics Open-House!

Please come to our undergraduate statistics open-house tomorrow, Friday the 20th, from noon to 3:00 p.m. in 309 Uris..  It is an opportunity to hear about the majors and minors and joint-majors in Statistics.  (The catering should be pretty good, too.)

Also, the Department is engaged in modernizing our undergraduate offerings in Statistics and would be very glad to hear your thoughts about your interests for content in data science, artificial intelligence, and classical statistics, how best to serve the need for training in statistical computation in this new AI world, and how to provide programming tailored to cohorts who want to understand the mathematics and theory behind the methods, and cohorts who care exclusively about developing skills and critical thinking for the use of methods.

PS: Please send email to dr105@columbia if you would like to be added to the Statistics Department’s list-serve for notices about research and funding and extracurricular opportunities in Statistics.

2026-27 Toddler Center Seminar Information Session

Hi, First-Years!

Below is a flyer for an Info Session about working in the Toddler Center! (Do note you must take Developmental Psychology first!!) 

This is the Zoom link for the session on March 3rd at 4:15pm.

This is the Toddler Center Website.

Bye!

Sophia

Peer Mentoring Program Hiring for 2026-27!

Hello First-Years!

Access Barnard would like to share that their Peer Mentoring Program is now hiring new mentors for the 2026-27 academic year! Applications are due on Friday, March 6th!

Please see the flyer below for more information! You can find the link to the application here!

Apply to join the BSAR team!

Hello First-Years!

The Office of Admissions is looking for enthusiastic students for the Fall 2026 Barnard Student Admissions Representative (BSAR) team! 

More than just tour guides, Barnard Student Admissions Representatives (BSARs) serve as storytellers, ambassadors, and vital resources for the future Barnard students and their families. BSARs share their experiences through campus tours, virtual panels, and interactions via email and phone calls. BSARs gain valuable public speaking experience and organization skills, all while learning more about college admissions. BSARs work closely with the professional Barnard Admissions staff and can serve on BSAR committees assisting with projects like event planning, social media content creation, college access initiatives, alumnae engagement, and more. The BSAR role offers a dynamic opportunity to grow professional skills while sharing enthusiasm for Barnard with others. 

If you are interested in joining the BSAR team, you can complete this application form and apply with your resume on Workday by Sunday, February 22nd at 11:59PM EST.

All transfer students (both Fall and Spring transfers) are welcome to apply!

German Program Planning meeting on February 27th!

Hello First-Years!

The German Department will be holding a virtual open house on Friday, February 27th from 3-4PM for all students interested in a major/minor or in new German courses being offered next semester if you are interested! 

The meeting will be held over Zoom, which you can join through this link here! You may also find the Zoom meeting information down below!

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The German Department is inviting you to a scheduled Zoom meeting.

Topic: GERMAN OPEN HOUSE

Time: Feb 27, 2026 03:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

Join Zoom Meeting

https://columbiauniversity.zoom.us/j/99998697289?pwd=oAgayV3CbvSbFKXcpiBHEXLD0Dj1rO.1

Meeting ID: 999 9869 7289

Passcode: 034573

Hello!! I'm a new Student Assistant in the Dean's Office!

Hi First-Years!

I'm Sophia Brown, a new Student Assistant working in the Dean's Office. I'm from St. Louis, Missouri, and I'm a second-year majoring in Latin and Cognitive Science with a focus in Cognitive Linguistics. I currently am the Games Editor of The Columbia Federalist (look out for our newest issue on 2/13!!), a set designer for the Ancient Greek play Orestes (running 4/14-4/18), and an avid mahjong player. I like to swim (kinda slowly) in Uris Pool, LOVE playing the NYT's crosswords on Crosswithfriends.com (so I can get some help from my long-distance friends), and ardently miss my three dogs. This semester, I've also started an internship working to support and elect pro-choice women across the state of New York! I'll be here to try to answer any questions you may have (walk-in hours coming 🔜), respond to emails, help run the Instagram, and overall, hope to ease your experience! 

Excited to jump in!

Sophia 

(me on my first day of 14th grade ⬇️)

Stop by Friday FLI-Bys to meet with FLI advisors!

Hello First-Years!

Please see the flyer down below for Friday FLI-Bys if you are looking to meet with FLI advisors to seek advice or simply talk with! They are held every Friday from 12PM-2PM in the Access Barnard lounge located in Milbank 111!

Attend Barnard's TEDx Event on February 20th!

Hello First-Years!

Attend Barnard’s TEDx Event on Friday, February 20th from 6:30–8:00 PM in the Diana Event Oval! Enjoy free dinner while hearing from incredible student speakers as they share thought-provoking talks on topics like achievement culture, solitude, and media consumption. 

Come support your peers and be inspired by their calls to action for the Barnard community. RSVP now!

Meet Your Title VI/Title IX Coordinator!

Hello First-Years,

Please see the flyer down below for information about Sara Olszak, our Title VI/Title IX Coordinator here at Barnard and her office hours she will be holding on Monday, February 23rd from 11AM-1PM in Elliot Hall 106K and virtually over Zoom on Friday, February 27th from 3PM-5PM if you would like to learn more about the Office of Nondiscrimination and how they can help support students!

How to drop a class by the Feb 24 deadline

Friday, 1/30/2025 was the deadline to add a class, but you can still drop up to the February 24 deadline (after the drop deadline, you can withdraw with a W on or before March 26)

Follow the easy online steps below to drop a class on or before the deadline. 

1. Contact your adviser to discuss and obtain their approval

Best practice is to have an advising conversation where you discuss options and any possible implications of this drop on your full-time status or your graduation progress, but depending on how much you and your adviser have already discussed things, they may agree to review and approve your form without such a meeting

 

2. Submit the online Drop Request Form

You will only be able to drop online if your adviser grants permission. Be sure that you are not attempting to drop below 12 credits unless approved via CARDS or as a final-semester senior  -- the system will not allow drop below 12 credits without additional approval, and there are separate processes for the approved situations.

 

3. Once your adviser grants permission, you will receive an email informing you that you have permission to drop the class(es) discussed.

While this adviser permission is for the specific class you request, functionally it reopens your ability to drop in general, so be sure to drop the right class and nothing else.

 

4. **Do NOT forget this step!!!** You will have two days to drop the class on Vergil.*

If you don't drop within the 2-day window, you will need to request permission again. 

*Note that you must drop on or before the drop deadline if you want the class removed from your transcript.