New Student Orientation Program

Congratulations, admitted students!

Please take a few minutes to browse the NSOP website to ensure that you are aware of pertinent information (dates, times, etc...). Please check out our FAQs section to help answer any questions you may have. Still have questions? Email us at orientation@barnard.edu

NSOP

The New Student Orientation Program (NSOP) is the largest program that comes out of this office. New students arrive on campus approximately one week prior to classes, where they are introduced to all of the resources that are available to them during their time at Barnard. Not only do we plan and implement Barnard-specific programs, but we also host programs in conjunction with our Columbia constituents. We believe it is essential to provide opportunities for students from all four of the undergraduate schools (BC, CC, GS, and SEAS) to embrace campus life together.

Fall 2012 NSOP Dates

First-Year Move-In
Sunday, August 26, 2012
8am-12pm

Transfer Move-In
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
9am-12pm

International Student Note: First-Year international students have a move-in date not listed above. An email will go out to international students with those details in May, but if you need earlier notice in order to book flights, please email orientation@barnard.edu.

Family Programs
Family Programs take place on your student's specific Move-In Day. For example, if your student is a first-year student (non-international), your Family Programs will take place on Sunday, August 26th. Programs focusing on campus life (Residential Life, Public Safety and Student Life) will be offered that afternoon, along with an official welcome by President Spar, as well as a complimentary bagged lunch. Family Farewells take place at 3:30pm.

Schedule of Events

The official Schedule Book will not be released until August 24th. However, feel free to review last year's schedule to get an idea of what the week will look like! Please keep in mind that some events will change and that these posted schedules are simply a guide.

2011 First-Year Schedule Book.pdf

2011 Transfer Schedule Book.pdf