Additional updates to the College's Pass/D/Fail policy and deadline

 

Dear Students,   As a follow up to my email from last week, I am writing to announce additional updates to the College’s Pass/D/Fail policy and deadlines, which are being put in place to further support your ability to finish the semester successfully.    Further extension of Pass/D/Fail Deadline Students will have until this Friday, May 3 to finalize their P/D/F elections in SSOL.    Option to Elect Pass/D/Fail Grading in One Major or Minor Course As we announced last week, students may elect P/D/F grading for two spring 2024 courses (rather than the usual limit of one course per term).   As a further exception, we will allow one of the two courses to be a course that is needed for either a major or a minor requirement. The P/D/F-elected course will count towards major or minor requirements if a passing grade is received. Please note: • The limit is one course. (Students cannot elect one course for their major and one course for their minor. Double majors must choose one class towards one of their two majors.) • Students may not elect P/D/F grading for senior thesis or capstone courses.   Additional Pass/D/Fail Revoking Period for Graduating Seniors We will allow an additional week for graduating seniors to make a more informed decision about whether to revoke their previously-declared spring 2024 P/D/F elections.     After the May 3 P/D/F election deadline, graduating seniors can use this Slate form to revoke a previously-declared P/D/F election until Friday, May 10. (Please note that seniors who revoke a P/D/F election during this period will not be able to elect P/D/F in a different class.)     We hope this extra week gives a valuable opportunity for seniors to better assess their readiness to complete final exams and papers before the P/D/F elections are finalized.  We are offering this exception to seniors, who are not able to uncover “P” grades due to the timing of official degree conferral. As usual, continuing students will have until the end of the second week of the fall semester (September 13, 2024) to choose whether or not to uncover “P” grades.     I strongly encourage those of you who are considering a P/D/F election in your major to consult with your advisers and/or the department chair before doing so, in order to understand the potential impact on your course of study and cumulative learning in your field.   I wish you all the best with your studies at the close of the semester.   Sincerely, Dean Grinage

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Important End-of-Semester Information from Dean Grinage

 

Dear Students,   As a challenging semester comes to a close, I write to share a number of updates to academic policies and logistics that have been put in place to provide additional support to all who wish to utilize available resources. The College recognizes that many of you are experiencing difficulty, and we encourage you to be in touch with your faculty members, class dean, CARDS, and advisers as needed, in addition to reviewing the options outlined below.    Final Exam Information    Barnard will align with Columbia regarding final exam procedures, and faculty holding exams will provide a remote option for students who request it. If you are choosing to elect this option for your classes, you must inform your individual faculty members by the last day of classes, which is Monday, April 29, so that they may plan accordingly for the exam period. You are not required to share the reason you are electing this option. Faculty have been encouraged to offer flexibility to students when possible. More information about options for final assessments will be provided by your faculty in the days to come.   Honor Code and Academic Standing   We remind you that students are bound by Barnard’s Honor Code, which applies in situations of remote learning and assessments in the same ways it does for in-person exams.   Please be advised that all students should be aware of Barnard’s academic standing policy (please scroll down on this page to “Academic Standing and Degree Progress”) and how incomplete grades, deferred exams and/or withdrawal grades may impact a student’s academic standing. To discuss your academic standing, please contact your class dean.    Incompletes, Deferred Exams, and Pass/D/Fail Information   Incompletes Incompletes are to be given only in cases of illness, personal emergency, or other compelling circumstances. If you need to request an Incomplete, please be in touch with your faculty member via email to obtain their approval. From there, you will need to submit an Incomplete Request Form in Slate, including uploading email confirmation from your instructor.    For students who are not graduating in May 2024, the deadline to request an incomplete grade has been extended to May 10. Any graduating seniors who need to request an incomplete should be in touch with their class dean to discuss possible options.   As a reminder, the official College deadline for completing Spring 2024 Incomplete coursework is Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Individual faculty may also set an earlier deadline for the work to be completed. For more information, visit https://barnard.edu/registrar/grades-exams and scroll down to "Incomplete Grades."   Deferred Exams Students may defer an exam due to illness or personal emergency on the day of the exam. If you need to request a deferral please fill out the Deferred Exam Form and review the procedures listed here: https://barnard.edu/registrar/grades-exams (scroll down to "Final and Deferred Exams.") Please be aware that deferred exams cannot be requested in advance of exam week.     Illness During Exam If you become ill during an in-person or proctored remote examination: a) inform the proctor b) hand in the exam, and c) call Primary Care Health Services at 212-854-2091 to make an appointment.   If you've completed less than 40 minutes of a two-hour exam or less than one hour of a three-hour exam, you qualify for a deferred exam (see above.) If you leave the exam more than 40 minutes into a two-hour exam or more than an hour into a three-hour exam, you'll be graded on the basis of the work you've completed to that point. If you are ill for any unproctored or take-home exams, please refer to “Deferred Exams” above.   Pass/D/Fail Option Students may elect the Pass/D/Fail option for two of their courses this semester, which is an increase from the standard allowance to select this option for one course. All other Pass/D/Fail policies remain in place. The deadline for electing the Pass/D/Fail option remains Monday, April 29. A class with a “pass” grade will not count towards the minimum credits required for dean’s list consideration. Note that graduating seniors are not eligible to uncover P grades in their final semester.    It is my sincere hope that this information, including adjustments to academic policy and practice, will be helpful to you. I wish you well in these final weeks of the Spring semester.   Sincerely, Dean Grinage

Commuter Student Study Spaces! 4/26 & 4/29

The Non-Residential Support Office in collaboration with SEE and the Deans' Office for Advising and Support will be hosting Commuter Student study spaces!

If you are a commuter student, feel free to stop by Diana 504 on Friday, 4/26 from 10am - 12pm or MLC LL001 on Monday, 4/29 from 4pm - 6pm. Snacks will be provided!

The new deadline to withdraw from a class and receive the Mark of W is April 22, 2024.

 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. 

Note that the W will not appear on your record until the end of the semester when final grades are entered.

How to change your grading option to PDF by the new deadline of April 29, 2024

The  EXTENDED deadline to change your grading option to PDF is April 29, 2024.  Note you may change your grading option to PDF in only one class per term.  Grades of P will satisfy General Education Requirements;  They will not count towards major requirement.  You will have until the end of the registration period (the second Friday of term) of the Fall 2024 semester to uncover a grade of P received in Spring 2024. 

Barnard students will use SSOL to elect P/D/F grading

-Click here to elect Spring 2024 course for P/D/F grading.  (Use a browser other than Safari).

-Click on P/D/F grading then Grading Option Change Request.

This form can be used to elect Pass/D/Fail for a course where that option is not available in SSOL.

To undo/ revoke your p/d/f election  - or switch the election to a different class (this must be done prior to the P/D/F grading deadline):

-Go to ssol.columbia.edu and go to Pass/D/Fail Uncover.

Finals Prep Sessions! 4/15 - 4/25

Are you feeling stressed for finals, needing help organizing a study plan, or wanting to learn some new studying strategies? Join the program coordinator for academic coaching for one on one support! There will be drop in hours at various times from April 15th - 25th. You can sign up for a time using this form. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to Allie Johnston at ajohnsto@barnard.edu.

Spring 2024 Final Exam Schedules are Available

We are getting to the home stretch of junior year -- please check the Columbia University Projected Final Exam Schedule before you schedule your departure from campus!  Days and times are accurate; the only difference between the "projected" exam schedule and the full schedule is the latter will also have locations. The detailed, class-by-class list for both Columbia and Barnard classes should become available online after midterms.  

Note the following instructions regarding exam conflicts or exam hardship for Barnard students: Students will occasionally have two exams scheduled for the same time. If you have exam conflict (two exams at the same time) or exam hardship (defined as three exams within a 24-hour period or four exams within a 48-hour period), please fill out this form. Examinations are not rescheduled to accommodate travel plans. 

EXTENSION OF PDF AND W DEADLINES FOR SPRING 2024 TERM

 

Dear Students,   We are writing to update you on two policy changes for the spring semester 2024 that concern the deadlines for Pass/D/Fail and Withdrawal.   • For spring semester 2024, the deadline for electing Pass/D/Fail for courses will be extended to the last day of the semester, April 29, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT.     • For spring semester 2024, the deadline for withdrawing from a course or courses will be extended to April 22, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. EDT. Please allow time in advance of this deadline to seek adviser approval.   The changes have been made to allow students additional time to make their decisions for the spring semester 2024. In the next academic year, Barnard will take under consideration the decision to make the same changes but on a permanent basis.   Please note that these deadlines fall during the week of Passover. We encourage students to make decisions about withdrawals or electing P/D/F in advance of the holiday whenever possible; however, if this is not possible, please contact your dean to make this request as soon as you are able to resume work activities after the holiday.   Please note that all other policies and deadlines remain in effect in spring 2024.   • Students may elect the Pass/D/Fail option for one course per semester. • Courses for the majors or minors are not eligible for Pass/D/Fail. • Students may not withdraw from a course if it brings them below 12 credits unless previously approved for a reduced courseload. Please consult this page of the website for all details on Pass/D/Fail.   We wish you well as we approach the final weeks of the spring semester.   Sincerely,   Holly Tedder Dean for Academic Planning and Class Advising   Jennifer Simmons Registrar

Education Department Drop-Ins for Fall 24 Program Planning 4/1 - 4/11

 

Barnard College Greek Games 2024

The Greek Games are BACK! Get ready for an unforgettable revival of this once long-standing tradition. The Greek Games are a friendly competition among class years with games focused on physical and creative activities. The main competition will take place on Saturday, April 20th from 11:30am-2pm where representatives from your class year can participate in a tug of war, flag football, a dance competition and more! During Spirit Week (April 15-19) there will be select events that by attending, you can help your class-year earn points in the Games.

Whether you're ready to compete for your class-year or just want us to save you a seat at the Games, be sure to RSVP by Monday, April 15th!

Check out our latest Instagram post for more information and check your email for updates!