Barnard College
Four characteristics distinguish Barnard College: It is a liberal arts college with a long tradition of excellence; it is part of a great research university; it is in New York City, and it is a college for women. Each aspect of the College offers students unique distinctive learning opportunities. The effect is transformative.
Enrolled at Barnard are 2,389 undergraduates from throughout the nation, 48 states and 39 countries, who take degrees in about 50 fields in the humanities, social sciences, arts, natural sciences, and interdisciplinary areas. Thirteen percent of Barnard students are African-American or Latina. Seventeen percent are Asian. The College is known for the achievement of its graduates.
October 2019
We look forward to welcoming Barnard families to Family Weekend 2019 on Friday, October 25th and Saturday, October 26th! The weekend includes classes to audit, open houses of academic departments and student services, a dance showcase, faculty talks, panel discussions with deans and directors, an address by President Sian Leah Beilock, and other opportunities to learn about life at Barnard. To attend, please register here. There is no cost to attend the weekend. An optional Buffet Brunch is offered on Saturday morning at a cost of $25 per person (Barnard students must also pay for the brunch if they plan on attending with their family), available via the online registration link above. To register for events at The Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life -- Shabbat Dinner, Friday evening, $18 per non-Barnard-Columbia student guest; Breakfast, Saturday, no charge -- please visit The Kraft Center Family Weekend page here. Below is a schedule of events during Family Weekend for [...]
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