Registration for Rising Seniors (that's you, current Juniors) begins April 15 on VERGIL

 

Email from Registrar Simmons of 3/25/2025

Dear Students,

 

I hope you enjoyed the break from classes last week.

 

As you probably know, fall registration starts in roughly three weeks (rising seniors register on Tuesday April 15, rising juniors on Wednesday April 16, rising sophomores on Thursday April 17).  

 

Registration will be happening in the new Vergil registration system (not in Student Planning).  

 

Between now and then, I will be emailing you with recommended steps you can take to familiarize yourself with the new system.

 

This week, I recommend that you go to the Vergil Course Search and explore the ways you can search for classes — by subject, by department, by Foundations/Gen Ed requirement, by classes with open seats, etc. See screenshots here.
          TIP: Be sure to change the Term to Fall 2025 in the upper right corner

 

From the results of your Course Search, you can add classes to your Vergil Planner, just like you did in Student Planning. When your fall registration appointment begins, you will be able to register either from your Planner — or directly from the Course Search results.

 

If you have questions about Vergil, please contact my office at registrar@barnard.edu so that we can assist you.

 

Best wishes,

Jennifer Simmons

Registrar

Barnard Bold Conference | April 3-4

Barnard Bold Conference | April 3-4 (various time), RSVP here

Interested in student-faculty pedagogical partnership? Curious about what makes academic freedom possible? Eager to make your voice heard in conversations on teaching and learning with Barnard students, faculty, and staff? There is still time to RSVP for the annual Bold Conference. Check out the full line-up and RSVP for all conference sessions here.

Bold is not just any pedagogy conference; it’s a rare space for the whole Barnard community–students, faculty, and staff–to come together to consider the urgent questions impacting our teaching and learning culture. This year, we went back to our roots to emphasize student-designed sessions–like our Centering Disabled Voices panel discussion and our Prioritizing Student Learning, Centering Community Needs community conversation, both of which were pitched and designed by Barnard students and members of the CEP Student Advisory Committee. 

Are you considering taking a class this summer?

There are several options for Barnard students who want or need to take classes this summer.  Note, however, that financial aid does not tend to cover summer study, although students who receive financial aid during the academic year may be eligible for limited financial assistance for Barnard summer classes (option 1, below).  It is often the case that taking classes at another institution (option 3)  is more affordable. Please come see your Junior Class Dean if you have any questions about what follows. 

1. Barnard is offering classes this summer, in two summer sessions. They are now listed here and on Vergil. 

When can I register for them?

Now!  Please see the Summer Course site FAQs for details. 

How can I register for them?

On Vergil. 

How will I be billed?

Costs will be 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. 

What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?

Learn more here.

Any other questions? 

Email summersession@barnard.edu

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

When can I register for them?

Registration is now open for Columbia Summer courses.

How can I register for them?

On Vergil. 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?

Note that Columbia summer courses are considered transfer credit, so 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.

What if I need CARDS accommodations in summer?

Learn more here.

 

3. 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.