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The Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) is the focal point for meeting the needs of community members (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) with disabilities. We look forward to welcoming your student, learning about their circumstances, and providing assistance with their access needs. During the Fall 2020 semester, we are operating virtually, with available drop-in hours and virtual appointments on Zoom. Our Peer Mentoring program, CARDS Thesis Writing Group, and CARDS Writing and Speaking Fellow Hours are all operating virtually as well. For more information, please visit us at www.barnard.edu/disabilityservices

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Student Life enhances the educational mission of Barnard College by engaging students outside of the classroom through identity and inclusion programs, leadership opportunities, social justice dialogues, community-wide social events, student club advising, and overseeing the New Student Orientation Program (NSOP). This semester, we have transitioned to a fully virtual format, hosting weekly events like our B’Scursions to enjoy arts programming, bi-weekly events like our student-led BLUE Chats, and our monthly identity-based affinity groups.

To learn more, view our website (https://barnard.edu/studentlife) or follow us on Instagram @barnardstudentlife. Have questions? Reach us at studentlife@barnard.edu

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The many faces of Barnard advising

As a Barnard College student, you will have both a Faculty Adviser and a Class Dean to provide guidance as you develop your educational plans and make thoughtful and informed decisions about your academic and life goals.

For your first two years at Barnard College, you will work with the faculty adviser who was assigned to you the summer before your first year. This adviser will help you to find the information you need to make numerous choices each semester and to think about those choices in light of your short-term and long-term goals. These two years are the time for you to explore the curriculum so that you can determine the area of study most suitable for you, and your academic adviser will be on hand to help you think about your intellectual development and how course selection fits into that.

When you declare your major toward the end of your sophomore year, you will be reassigned to a faculty adviser who specializes in that field and who will guide you through the remainder of your time at Barnard and assist you as you choose the advanced coursework in your department or program. Students who choose to double major will have two major advisers, one in each field.

The Class Deans are a part of Dean of Studies Office located in 105 Milbank. The Class Deans - one for each year of your Barnard career - provide information and guidance via meetings, workshops, and blog postings, and you can meet with them individually during walk-in hours or appointment times to talk about questions that may arise or concerns that you may have. The Class Deans can also help you identify the many people on campus who can help answer your questions, and can provide assistance if you experience an emergency or difficult extenuating circumstances during the year. See the Deans section below for information on how to meet with your Class Deans.

Make the most of your advising relationships

Remember that this is your college career, so you should give some thought to what kind of guidance and advice you may want or need. It's important to see yourself as the active party in the advising relationships. To be an active and engaged advisee, you should be ready to:

Initiate meetings with advisers by dropping by office hours or by emailing or calling to schedule an appointment;

Prepare for meetings by writing down the questions or ideas that you have before you go to an adviser's office;

Ask about policies, procedures, prerequisites, deadlines, or requirements - if your adviser doesn't know the answer, he/she can direct you to the right person or office. It is your responsibility to keep track of deadlines and requirements, so check with an adviser, dean or registrar if you're unsure.

Inform your advisers of experiences that you are having that are shaping your thoughts about your academic path;

Talk frankly with your advisers about your successes and your challenges;

Reflect on your experiences, your plans, and your goals between your meetings with advisers.

You are required to meet with your assigned academic adviser at least twice every semester: once during the first weeks of the semester to finalize the courses that you are taking, and another time during the latter part of the semester when you create a plan for the following term. Once the semester begins, you will not be able to add or drop courses online until you have met with your adviser and discussed your options together. You should also feel free to meet with your adviser throughout the semester when you have questions about your current classes or your future plans. It is especially important to let your adviser know if you have concerns about your performance in any of your courses; your adviser can help you think about what questions you might ask or what actions you might take to improve.

Remember that your academic advisers want to be helpful to you, but it is your responsibility to ask for their guidance and assistance.

Office of the Dean of Studies

3009 Broadway
105 Milbank Hall
New York, NY 10027
(212) 854-2024
(212) 280-8769 fax

Schedule an appointment with a Barnard College Dean:

Office hours:
Monday-Friday
9am-5pm

Types of Major Advising

Special and Combined Major

During the sophomore year, you will declare a major and select an adviser who will work with you for the next two years. If you choose to double major you will have two major advisers. If you know which major you would like to pursue but are unsure how to select an adviser, consult the chair of the department. You may also contact particular faculty members in order to decide if they would be a good match. Each semester, most departments hold meetings or open houses to help students make informed decisions about majors. These meetings provide an opportunity to meet faculty members within a department.

If you wish to apply for a special or combined major you should discuss requirements and procedures with your Class Dean. Once you are at the point of making application, follow the instructions on the Special Major Form or the Combined Major Form, and obtain the necessary approvals, conveying support for your proposed major.

Petition for Changes to a Combined or Special Major

This petition is only for requests for changes to special or combined majors that have already been approved. You should return the completed Petition for Changes to a Combined or Special Major Form (with all required approvals) to the Registrar's Office, 107 Milbank.

Exceptions to Academic Policies

Committee on Programs and Academic Standing: Information on Petitions for Students
The Committee on Programs and Academic Standing is an appointed faculty committee charged with regularly reviewing educational policy in matters of student programs, credit, and academic standing. The Committee acts on student petitions for exceptions to academic policy.

A petition is a special request, so students must present compelling, exceptional, and often documented circumstances in making a request.
What are the common types of petitions?
Here are just a few examples:

A request to add or drop a course after the deadline (which can be found in the Academic Calendar)

A request to withdraw from a course after the deadline (also found in the Academic Calendar)

A request to extend an incomplete or deferred exam date

A request to apply for a special major, or make changes to special majors already approved (for this type of petition, you need a special form; these are available here: https://barnard.edu/degreerequirements.

The Petition Process: Step by Step

1. Inform yourself: read the academic policies in the Catalogue or on the College website, or with the appropriate academic department.

2. Meet with your Class Dean to discuss your situation; sometimes, a petition is not the right avenue for change, or you need to address your issue with a different committee. Your dean will provide you with the link to file your petition online.

3. Write your request, describing the exceptional circumstances that you are facing. Your explanation should be clear, factual, and answer the writing prompt on the petition form.

4. Depending on the petition, written support from an instructor, adviser, or Class Dean may be beneficial or required. Follow the instructions on the petition form itself; you may be asked to email additional supporting documents to the Committee, or your adviser or instructor may be asked to email feedback and/or approval.

It is your responsibility to make sure your adviser and/or instructor submits their approval of your petition to the CPAS Committee in a timely fashion. Barnard Faculty may approve your petition request here: http://goo.gl/forms/IZw4nvchyt Faculty at Columbia should contact the Committee directly at cpas@barnard.edu.
Step #5: Follow the instructions on the Petition Form to submit your petition. A petition should be submitted no later than 11:59 p.m. the Tuesday before the Committee meets (the Committee meets every Thursday). Any petition received after the deadline may not be considered.
Responses to Petitions
Petitions will receive one of the following responses if submitted on time and with all required documentation:

Approved - the request has been granted and the requested change will be made.

Approved with condition(s) - the request will be granted if specific conditions are fulfilled. If conditions are not fulfilled, request will be denied.

Denied - the request has not been granted and student is encouraged to meet with the Dean of Studies to discuss plans for moving forward. The Dean of Studies cannot reverse the decision, but can help you address the consequences.

Appeals
Students may appeal a decision by the next Committee meeting; since the Committee usually meets every week, students should submit the additional information to the Committee by the Tuesday before the next Committee meeting. Students should meet with the Dean of Studies and/or their adviser, instructor, or other relevant College administrators to discuss the appeal. Appeals must include new information that was not present or available in the original petition, and may include additional information from an instructor or adviser, as needed. Decisions will be deemed final at the time of the CPAS meeting following the response to an appeal, and the Committee will no longer accept further appeals.
A word of warning
Each petition is an individual case, and is treated as such. Although the Committee can never predict how the discussion or decision on a particular case will proceed, there are, however, some common requests that are denied more frequently than others, or that require extenuating circumstances and a substantive amount of evidence. These include: request for a P/D/F after the deadline; request to add a course after the course has been in session for three weeks or longer, and the student has not been attending; requests to enroll in overlapping courses. Fees may apply when adding a course after the registration deadline. Speak to your academic adviser or Class Dean before sending in a petition of this nature.

Another word of warning: NO STUDENT CAN PETITION TO ENROLL IN FEWER THAN 12 CREDITS. All students must be enrolled in a minimum of 12 credits in order to be in good academic standing.

Transfer Student Advising

Barnard has a long and happy tradition of welcoming transfer students. Christina Kuan Tsu is the Class Dean for Transfer students. If you are a transfer student, you should schedule an appointment or email her at ckuantsu@barnard.edu. The Registrar's office also assists new transfer students, helping them negotiate the particulars of the Barnard curriculum course selection process.

Students who transfer after two full years of study at another institution typically move directly to major declaration. Those who are classified as first-year or sophomore students will continue with their initial advisers until the appropriate time (see above section about the major). Visiting students are assigned advisers to assist with procedures and to act as a general resources during the student's stay at Barnard. Please contact the Office of the Dean of Studies for more information.

INSIGHTS Archive

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INSIGHTS Archive

Need information on how to handle issues that occur during reading days and finals? Here are the facts + Registration update - Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019 Answers to Last Minute Registration Questions, i.e., "what happens if my advisee doesn't register by the deadline?" + Information About 4+1 BA/MA Pathways Programs - Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2019 Registration for Spring 2020 Courses Begins Next Monday, Nov. 18 + important deadlines - Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2019 Can someone explain to me the difference between "Grant Permission to Register" and "Review Complete"? + important deadlines - Thursday, Oct. 31, 2019 How can Spring 2020 advising be just two weeks away + important deadlines - Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019 Reminder to use the Early Academic Report (EAR) for a student having problems in your course - Thursday, Oct. 17, 2019 Deadline to drop a course is Tuesday, Oct. 8 - Thursday, Sept. 26, 2019 Reminder to use the Early Academic Report (EAR) for a student having problems in your course + religious holiday policy - Friday, Sept. 20, 2019 How to Grant or Deny Approval for Over 19 Credits + Upcoming Deadlines - Thursday, Sept. 12, 2019 Review Complete Process Begins - Deadline is Sept. 13 + FOUNDATIONS Curriculum Information - Monday, Sept. 9, 2019 Key deadlines for Advisers during Advising & Registration period plus Advising & Registration tips - Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2019 Welcome back! Advising Information Heading Your Way!! - Friday, Aug. 23, 2019 Grading reminders and deadlines + thanks from the INSIGHTS team - Wednesday, May 8, 2019 Need information on how to handle issues that occur during reading days and finals? Here are the facts. - Wednesday, May 1, 2019 Reminder to send in EARs - Tuesday, April 23, 2019 Answers to last minute registration questions + end-of-the-year deadlines - Thursday, April 18, 2019 Registration begins this Monday, April 15 + deadlines to take you through the semester - April 10, 2019 Take time during advising to check that your students are making satisfactory progress towards their degree - April 4, 2019 Everything you need to know about the new credit cap as advising begins Monday - March 29, 2019 How can Fall 2019 advising be less than a week away + Reminder to send in EARs - March 26, 2019 All about Pass/D/Fail - deadline is Thursday, March 28 - March 13, 2019 Resources for students having personal & academic difficulties + key spring deadlines for Advising and Registration - March 6, 2019 Course withdrawal versus drop + How to use the Early Academic Report (EAR) for a student having problems in your course - February 28, 2019 Tutoring/peer-to-peer opportunities that can help your advisees + answers to midterm questions - February 20, 2019 Declaring a Major deadline approaching plus key spring deadlines for Advising and Registration - February 13, 2019 Review Complete deadline is this Friday - plus upcoming deadlines - January 30, 2019 Welcome back! Review Complete process begins today + key deadlines - Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019 Need information on how to handle issues that occur during reading days and finals? Here are the facts. - Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2018 Answers to last minute registration questions + end-of-the-year deadlines - Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2018 Registration begins this Monday, Nov. 12 + info to assist advisees on withdrawing from a course and selecting Pass/D/Fail - Friday, Nov. 9, 2018 What's the difference between "Permission to Register" and "Review Complete" + Key Deadlines for the remainder of the semester - Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 How can Spring 2019 advising be just two weeks away + Plus Sustainable Practices Committee seeking faculty input - Wednesday, Oct. 24. 2018 Drop deadline is next Tuesday, Oct. 9 - what you and your Advisees need to do - Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018 Reminder to use the Early Academic Report (EAR) for a student having problems in your course + religious holiday policy - Thursday, Sept. 20, 2018 Review Complete deadline is tomorrow - plus upcoming deadlines - Thursday, Sept. 13, 2018 How to explain the FOUNDATIONS curriculum to your advisees + Key Deadlines for Registration & Advising - Thursday, Sept. 6, 2018 Review Complete process begins - deadline is Sept. 14 + improvements made to Student Planning - Monday, Sept. 3, 2018 Key deadlines for Advisers during Advising & Registration period plus Advising & Registration tips - Thursday, Aug. 30, 2018 Welcome back! Advising information heading your way! - Wednesday, Aug. 22, 2018 Updates to Barnard's Student Planning successfully completed - Monday, July 9, 2018 Announcing Fall 2018 semester advising and NSOP schedule - Thursday, June 28, 2018 Grading reminders and deadlines + thanks from the INSIGHTS team - Thursday, May 10, 2018 Need information on how to handle issues that occur during reading days and finals? Here are the facts. - Monday, April 30, 2018 Answers to last minute registration questions, i.e., what happens if my advisee doesn't register by the deadline? - Thurday, April 19, 2018 Update on using Barnard's Early Academic Report (EAR) plus upcoming deadlines - Thursday, April 5, 2018 "Permission to Register" process begins next Monday - Tuesday, March 27, 2018 Deadlines for withdrawing from a class and selecting Pass/D/Fail option are this Thursday, March 22 - Tuesday, March 20, 2018 Advisees needing help with current courses? Peer-to-peer learning opportunities can help. - Tuesday, March 6, 2018 Student having problems in your course? Time to send an Early Academic Report (EAR) - Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2018 Dean of Studies Office announces updated services, structure plus upcoming advising & registration deadlines - Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018 Declaring a Major deadline approaching plus what to do if an Advisee has a registration issue - Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2018 Review Complete deadline is tomorrow - must be completed for ALL students - Thursday, Jan. 25, 2018 Remember to use the Course Catalog's Advanced Search function to help your advisees finalize their schedules plus upcoming deadlines - Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2018 Review Complete process begins today plus Key Deadlines for Advisers - Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018 Registration opens again next Monday - "Permission to Register" process still open - Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2017 "Granting Permission to Register" process explained - includes screenshots - Monday, Nov. 14, 2017 ABCs of P/D/Fail + Insight into INSIGHTS - Thursday, November 9, 2017 Some Columbia courses not appearing in myBarnard/Student Planning + Intro to new Course Catalog Advanced Search function - Thursday, Nov. 2, 2017 Top 9 tips for helping students stay on track for graduation - Monday, Oct. 30, 2017 Updated Student Planning site to launch this weekend - Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017 What's the difference between "Permission to Register" and "Review Complete" PLUS Key Deadlines for upcoming advising period - Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017 Yikes! How can Spring 2018 advising be just a few weeks away? Didn't the Fall semester just begin? - Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2017 Drop deadline is next Tuesday, Oct. 10 - what to do to prepare your Advisees - Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017 Top 5 ways you can help a student struggling in your class - Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 "Review Complete" completely reviewed - Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 Concerned about a student? When, why & how to contact a Class Dean PLUS religious holiday policy - Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 "Review Complete" deadline tomorrow PLUS your Guide to all things referral - Thursday, Sept. 14, 2017 ALERT - "Review Complete" deadline is this Friday, Sept. 15 - Monday, Sept. 11, 2017 Arrggg! How to navigate the Course Catalogue & which courses count for Foundations' requirements - Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017 Barnard Degree Requirements - FOUNDATIONS - Monday, Sept. 5, 2017 Top 8 Dos and Don'ts for Using Notes - Friday, Sept. 1, 2017 Key deadlines for the Advising & Registration Process - Wednesday, Aug. 30, 2017 Welcome to INSIGHTS - Monday, Aug. 28, 2017

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As a Barnard College student, you will have both a Faculty Adviser and a Class Dean to provide guidance as you develop your educational plans and make thoughtful and informed decisions about your academic and life goals. For your first two years at Barnard College, you will work with the faculty adviser who was assigned to you the summer before your first year.

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JOIN US!
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Please submit your advance questions using  this form. You may also ask during the Open House!

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Christina Kuan Tsu, Interim Dean of Studies, Sophomore Class Dean and Dean for Transfer Advising

Wendy Garay, Senior Associate Dean of Studies, First Year Class Dean and Dean for International Students

Rebecca Grabiner, Senior Class Dean and College Case Manager

Evelyn Leong, Junior Class Dean and Dean for Academic Assistance

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The Office of the Dean of Studies is a department that comprises the Class Deans whose purpose is to support the academic and personal development of students during their time at Barnard. There is a designated dean for each class year, who is the point person for any students in that year who may have questions or concerns that are impacting their academics, or who may just need some additional support. The Dean of Studies Office coordinates the pre-major advising at the college, and works closely with the Provost’s Office and the approximately 100 faculty members who serve as pre-major advisers. The Class Deans are available by individual appointments, as well as walk-ins, and communicate with students in our class years via the Class Blogs and the weekly 411 newsletters.

Senior Class Blog
Junior Class Blog
Sophomore Class Blog
First Year Class Blog

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Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS)

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Arts Education is a valued part of the Student Life experience. This area of Student Life provides both on-campus and off-campus arts enrichment for students, providing opportunities for not only arts appreciation but also creative outlets.

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Please submit your advance questions using this form. You may also ask during the Open House!

Visit with....

Emy Cardoza, Associate Dean for Student Life

Deshawn Cook, Assistant Dean for Student Life

Allie Emmerich, Program Director for Arts Education

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The Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) is currently operating remotely 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday. You can reach us at (212) 854-4634 or car ds@barnard.edu. Until further notice, we are not offering in-person or walk-in appointments. Students may still schedule appointments with their coordinators over the phone or Google Hangouts. Please also know that any documentation faxed or mailed to our office will have a delay in processing. We highly recommend scanning and emailing documentation to car ds@barnard.edu. Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Here is more information about Fall 2020 plans for CARDS, including recordings of our orientations for first years and returning students.

New: Guidance regarding accommodations for remote classes, the CARDS accommodations process, and frequently asked questions.

Our Mission

Barnard College is committed to providing qualified community members who have disabilities an opportunity to access campus services and participate on an equal basis in our educational programs. The Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) is the focal point for meeting the needs of community members (students, faculty, staff, and visitors) with disabilities. We look forward to welcoming you, learning about your circumstances, and providing assistance with your access needs.

Our History

Barnard has a tradition of meeting the needs of individual students, and in 1978 this long-standing commitment was formalized with the establishment of the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS). Responding to the mandate of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and with contributions from public, private and College resources, the campus has become increasingly accessible. The Center works to ensure that reasonable accommodations are made to provide programmatic and physical access.

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The Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) is currently operating remotely 9AM-5PM Monday through Friday. You can reach us at (212) 854-4634 or car ds@barnard.edu. Until further notice, we are not offering in-person or walk-in appointments. Students may still schedule appointments with their coordinators over the phone or Google Hangouts.

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JOIN US!
Click here to enter the zoom meeting at 12 pm EDT on 10/23

Please submit your advance questions using  this form. You may also ask during the Open House!

Visit With...

Holly Tedder, Director

Rebecca Sime Nagasawa, Associate Director

Caitlin Hamrin, Accommodations Coordinator