Thursday, September 3, 2026

Beyond Barnard Fall 2026 Pre-Law & Law, Government and Policy Focus Events!

Hello First-Years!

Beyond Barnard will be having a ton of pre-law events on the horizon this fall, and new students especially are most welcome to join the pre-law overview session on September 15th. You can find the full list below!

Fall 2026 Pre-Law & Law, Government and Policy Focus Events 

  • Date & Time: Sep 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT
  • Format: Virtual
  • Summary: Join Esther Brot Simmons, Associate Director for Pre-Professional Initiatives, to demystify pre-law prep for any major. You'll learn how to align your experiences with American Bar Association priorities and master application timelines.
  • Date & Time: Sep 29, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
  • Format: Virtual
  • Summary: Matt Hedrick, Assistant Director of J.D. Admissions, introduces William & Mary’s "Citizen Lawyer" philosophy and walks through the application process from an admissions officer's perspective.
  • Date & Time: Oct 6, 2026 | 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM EDT
  • Format: In-person
  • Summary: Join representatives from Yale Law School on campus to learn about their academic programs, unique culture, and application components.

  • Date & Time: Oct 15, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM EDT
  • Format: In-Person
  • Summary: Meet admissions representatives from five top law schools in one place on campus. Learn how to frame your academic achievements and navigate the admissions process across these programs.
  • Date & Time: Oct 26, 2026 | 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM EDT
  • Format: Virtual
  • Summary: Get an inside look at the University of Chicago Law School’s academic environment and culture. This session covers admissions timelines and resources to help determine if the program fits your goals. 
  • Date & Time: Oct 30, 2026 | 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM EDT
  • Format: Virtual
  • Summary: Connect with Georgetown Law admissions staff for an exclusive overview of their academic offerings, culture, and application process. 

Beyond Barnard overview sessions (Career Well-Being Certificate Program & Pre-Health)

Hello First-Years!

Please see the flyers from Beyond Barnard regarding upcoming overview sessions for Pre-Health and their Career Well-Being Certificate Program!

Best,
The First-Year Team



We've made it!

 


Dear Class of 2030, 


You are all finally here! We are so excited to welcome you to campus!  


We are writing to remind you that registration will re-open tomorrow morning, September 4th. If you need to make changes to your schedule at this time, please review the letter we sent last week, which we have also posted here on the First-Year Blog. If you are still looking for new or different classes this fall, we have featured a few courses with available seats on the Blog – please check it out!  


If you have immediate questions during registration, faculty advisers will be available Friday morning from 10:00AM-12:30PM. You can find their names and locations in this blog post, and on your NSOP schedule.  


Tomorrow, you will receive an email with the name of your pre-major adviser and information about scheduling your required meeting with them during the first two weeks of classes.  


Finally, here is the last Cybersecurity Corner newsletter from our friends at BCIT, which you can read in this document!


Once again, welcome to Barnard! We are so excited to work with you this year!


Best,

The First-Year Team