This site serves as a central source of information for first-year students at Barnard. There will be regular updates with explanations of academic policies, procedures and deadlines; information from academic programs and departments; and announcements about opportunities for fellowships, grants and scholarships -- so bookmark this site and check it often!
Tuesday, March 3, 2026
Academic Coaching walk-in hours!
First-Year Class Dean 2025-2026 Walk-In Hours! -- Monday walk-ins will be from 2:30-3:30PM on 3/9 and are canceled for 3/13!
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 from 2:30-3:30PM on 3/9
- 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 -- Walk-ins are canceled on 3/13
- 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.
Monday, March 2, 2026
How do I withdraw from a class with a W by the March 26 deadline?
The deadline to withdraw from a spring 2026 class is March 26. Withdrawn classes will not affect your GPA and you will not earn credit for them, but they will remain on your transcript, and a W will be entered in place of the final grade.
Note: You may not withdraw from a class if doing so would leave you with fewer than 12 credits.
To withdraw from a class, use this online form , following these steps:
1. Consult with your adviser.
2. Get an email from your adviser confirming they approve you to withdraw from this specific class.
3. Download that email as a PDF or save a screenshot of it.
4. Complete and submit the online W form on or before the W deadline, uploading your adviser’s confirmation email when prompted to do so.
5. You will receive an email confirmation once your W request is processed, ordinarily within two business days.
6. Within a week or so, you will see a W next to the class on your transcript.


