April 4 Furman Imposter Syndrome Workshop

 

Thinking about summer classes at Barnard, Columbia, or elsewhere?

 If you're a rising senior who may need an additional class or two to finish up, you may be interested in -- and possibly confused by! -- summer course offerings at Barnard, Columbia, or elsewhere during summer 2023.

There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer:

1. At Barnard 

Barnard will offer a limited number of courses, in two summer sessions, all described on this Barnard Summer Courses Website. 

When can I register for them?

Beginning March 13, 2023. Registration is first-come, first-served, so register as soon as possible if it is important for you to take something specific.

How can I register for them?

Via SSOL -- yes, you read that right. Register for Barnard summer courses via SSOL

How will I be billed?

Costs are listed on the Summer website, and you will be billed by Barnard on a per-credit basis.

How will these courses be counted?

Summer courses will automatically appear on your Barnard transcript, just like classes taken during the year. Courses taken for a grade will factor into your Barnard GPA.

2. At Columbia 

As in past years, Columbia will be offering summer courses, which Barnard students may take.

When can I register for them?

Beginning Feb 28, 2023 

How can I register for them?

Via SSOL. Be sure to adhere to rules about summer transfer course registration, listed on the registrar's website: 

How will I be billed?

Columbia will bill you directly.

How will these courses get onto my transcript?

In addition to registering, be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form. Once you complete the course(s), Columbia will automatically send transcripts to the Barnard Registrar.  Columbia Summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.

3. At Another Institution 

You may also take courses at another accredited college or university and transfer them back to Barnard.

How do I get those approved?

Look for courses that adhere to the rules about summer transfer course registration. Register for them directly through the host university, and be sure to submit the Summer Course Approval Form and to request that a final, official transcript be sent directly to the Barnard Registrar when your courses are finished. External summer courses will appear as transfer credits on your Barnard transcript and will not be factored into your Barnard GPA.

Upcoming START (Stress Time Management Anxiety Reduction Techniques) Workshops from Furman

 

March 8: START (Stress Time Management Anxiety Reduction Techniques) Workshop from Furman

 

March 22 EVENT: Claim Your Confidence with Bestselling Lydia Fenet

Join global thought leader and Christie’s Ambassador Lydia Fenet as she discusses her brand new book, Claim Your Confidence, an actionable guide to overcoming your fear and finding confidence within, on Wednesday, March 22 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the Event Oval. 

Lydia is thrilled to launch her newest book with us at Barnard! Her address will be followed by a Q&A, book signing, and cocktail hour. Join us in person and receive your own free copy of Claim Your Confidence. Register for the event here.

Access Barnard is looking for summer student employees!

 Access Bard is looking to hire summer student leaders to support the Pre-Orientation Program for incoming students! These summer leaders will be responsible for supporting incoming first-year participants of Access Barnard as they navigate the college and its resources through the development and facilitation of content-specific workshops.

They are hiring for the following:

• Teaching Assistant (5 positions - summer only)

• Global Ambassador (5 positions - continues through May 2024)

• Peer Academic Advisor (5 positions - continues through  May 2024)

Students can apply by visiting https://forms.gle/oxx3Y4M5ViPA1VnZ7.  Applications will close Friday, March 31st. 

Are you making good progress towards your degree? Here is how to check!

1. Open up both your Degree Audit on myBarnard and your Unofficial Transcript via Student Planning

Check the Student Planning/myBarnard/Registration printable guide (requires myBarnard/gBear login to view) for instructions if you don't remember how to view your Degree Audit online.

Pro Tip: Use Chrome to view your Degree Audit -- it won't work on Safari or many new versions of Firefox.

See related blog post for how to check remaining credits on your Transcript.

2. Check for some important stuff

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On your Unofficial Transcript

1. Are all the classes you took listed, are all the grades on your transcript, and do you have credit for all PE and dance classes you expect this from?
2. Are all external credits you expect -- previous college credit, summer credit, AP/IB credit, study abroad credit, etc. -- listed? 
3. If you're planning to graduate in May 2024:
1. Are you on track to complete at least 86 credits by the end of Spring 2023, thereby attaining senior status? 
2. Be sure to register (when the time comes) for a fall schedule that puts you on track to finish everything that remains by the end of the spring

On your Degree Audit

1. Is your expected graduation date correct?
2. Are all courses showing up as counting for the requirements you expect them to count for? Or are things listed in "Other" that you expected to see under General Education Requirements (GERs) or in your major?  

3: Address any issues you identified in Step 2

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1. If you see a blank grade, grades have not yet been turned in for the entire class. If you see an "I" or "X" or other non-final grade for a class where you know you have turned in any missing work, contact the instructor to check in.  
2. If you're missing any external credit, now is a good time to make sure it gets transferred. See the Registrar's page on Transfer Credit for all the necessary paperwork and instructions.
3. For General Education Requirements (GERs): if you took something for one requirement that is counting for a different requirement, you may not need to do anything. 
1. Some common scenarios not to worry about:
1. The Degree Audit is designed to maximize GER requirement fulfillment, so if for example you want a class to count for Thinking Globally but it's showing up as Thinking with Historical Perspective and you haven't yet taken something for Thinking Globally, the Degree Audit will automatically shift things around when you do take that Global class. Just double-check at that point to make sure. 
2. Similarly, if you had previously completed a requirement that is now showing as "in progress" with a fall class, know that the Degree Audit often pulls the most recent class for a given requirement. If you drop this class, the old class should slot itself back into place to fulfill the requirement (always wise to double-check though!). If you stay in the class, it will fulfill the requirement -- it doesn't matter which classes fulfill the reqs, as long as they are completed.
2. Some issues you should address:
1. If, however, something is showing up in "Other" that you think should be fulfilling a specific requirement, there are two possible courses of action:
1. If it is on the Registrar's list of Approved Foundations Courses, it should be counting for something and there's probably just a computer glitch. In that case, you can fill out the Degree Audit Change Request Form .
2. If it is not on the list but you hoped or were advised that it might be able to count for a GER, you may fill out and submit the Student GER Appeal Form. Do this ASAP so you can make a "plan B" if needed!
4. For major requirements: if your adviser assured you something would fulfill a major requirement and it's not listed, follow up with them and/or the department chair before submitting the Degree Audit Change Request Form.
5. If the number of credits you have left appears impossible to complete during the next academic year and all of your completed credits are showing up and you hope to graduate in May 2024, please consult with your adviser and/or class dean to discuss options.
6. If any expected credits seem to be missing, be sure you're looking at the Unofficial Transcript, not the Degree Audit.
1. Note: If you have taken any of the few repeated courses for which students are allowed to earn credit more than once for the same course number (e.g. Dance Technique, Independent Study, Research), there is a known technical issue that prevents this credit from showing in the degree audit. If this shows correctly on your Unofficial Transcript, don't worry if it's weird on the degree audit.
2. If a course you expected to count for credit is showing up as zero credits, you may need to fill out a form to officially request credit. This is often the case with dance classes, for which you can Request a Point of Credit for Dance Technique, even if you took the class several terms ago.
7. If your degree date is wrong, submit the form to Update Your Degree Date.  

Step 4: Once everything is correct and you have your plan for finishing up, breathe a sigh of relief.

Are you interested in taking on a leadership role in NSOP 2023?

Whether you're eager to mentor students or excited about redesigning orientation social programs; there's a place on the NSOP team for you! Lead with NSOP this Fall 2023!The following positions are open: NSOP Committee (4 chairs), Orientation Leaders, and Crew Captains. The application for all positions is LIVE on MillieLink! Check out @barnard.nsop for more information!