27 Reasons to Apply to #BC2027
Each one of Barnard’s students, staff, and faculty and community members help make up the incredible community that we call home. From our history as a pioneer for inclusive higher education and our intimate relationship with Columbia University to our broader campus that is New York City and our centers for social and academic support, Barnard College remains a unique institution for exploring intellectual and artistic thought, challenging the status quo, and creating lifelong relationships. In honor of the Class of 2027, we present 27 reasons for you to join our upcoming class here at Barnard.
Discounted tickets for movies and performances around NYC from the Barnard Store
4 (four!) bubble tea shops within 10 minutes of walking from campus
Our long lasting culture of uplifting women and gender minorities
Lounging on Futter Field or on the green terraces with friends
The unique nature of being a small, liberal arts, historically women’s college that is directly affiliated with a larger research institution just across the street (Columbia)
Our annual Athena Film Festival
The Summer Research Institute, which offers hundreds of students the opportunity to participate in fully-funded STEM research under the guidance of a faculty member
3D printers, sewing machines, and so much more in the Design Center
Our tight-knit campus–you’re sure to run into friends as you walk through campus
The fresh and flexible curriculum, which means you can explore your (undiscovered) passions while still completing graduation requirements
All of Diana Dining’s stations; long live the Ramen Bar!
Sledding in Riverside Park
The opportunity to learn and grown alongside other dedicated scholars and leaders
The Athena Center for Leadership and all of its workshops and fellowships
Double Graduation! One ceremony with only Barnard graduates at Radio City Music Hall and a second alongside other Columbia graduates
Centers of academic and career support, from Writing and Speaking fellows to the Empirical Reasoning Center to Beyond Barnard and all that it offers
An unending array of restaurants, museums, parks, performances, and attractions, all just a subway ride away
The Columbia Hardware and Housewares store, which sells quite literally everything
New best friends that will last a lifetime
Classrooms as spaces for collaboration rather than competition
More than 500 student clubs and organizations between Barnard and Columbia, plus the chance to create your own club
Community involvement and interdisciplinary applications within your academics, no matter what your major
Financial Aid following you as you study abroad (anywhere but Antarctica!)
An iced chai with oat milk and an almond croissant from Liz’s Place
Progressive and inclusive mental, physical, and sexual healthcare on campus
A community of 2,700 driven, unique, generous, and incredibly funny peers
Campus-wide dedication to a forever-better Barnard, New York, and globe
Best of luck with applications; remember, Barnard wants you in your most authentic form—you each bring with you something special to contribute to our community. We hope to see you on campus soon!