Barnard faculty designed the program with the adult learner in mind allowing each participant to individually determine which program and course best fits their schedule. We are offering online classes as well as in-person classes. The classes will meet on different weeknights (so it is possible to take multiple ones in the same semester) and on weekends (Saturdays and Sundays).

The Alumnae Reading Groups meet once a month for an hour, although the meetings might extend if there is lively conversation.

Our Enrichers Series meets four times during the semester and each session lasts two hours. The dates and times are listed here. Depending on the class, there may be outside events, film screenings, museum visits, tours, before/after the class sessions. 

The Explorers Series meets twice for an hour and a half each session. The dates and times are listed here. 

Please reach out to barnardnext@barnard.edu if you have any further questions.

We have a full Schedule of Barnard|Next classes for Fall 2024 online here.

We are just the beginning. 

We are in the process of developing more Barnard|Next Programs for the Spring 2025 Semester and beyond. In-person and virtual sessions are planned, as well as high-level access to bespoke events, private collections, and galleries. Future Alumnae Reading Groups, the Explorers Series, and the Enrichers Program will be led by both senior members of Barnard faculty and experts in the field.

We appreciate your interest. Barnard|Next is open to:

• Current Barnard students and their family
• Former Barnard students and their family or friends
• Current Barnard Faculty and Staff

Please use the online registration form, which you can access here.

It depends on the course. 

Participants who are unable to attend in person may wish to register for the online courses. Those who are in the New York City area may wish to attend in-person. 

Please note that, at this time, the classes are either fully in-person or fully online. 

These are the fees:

$  320        Alumnae Reading Group (8 Sessions x 1 hour)
$  500        Enrichers Series (4 Sessions x 2 hours each)
$  250        Explorers Series (2 Sessions x 1.5 hours each)

Barnard College's current and former students can provide access to up to friends/family. Please indicate the name of the referring Barnard affiliate when you register. That is all you would need to proceed with your registration.

Of course, please register and indicate that you are faculty/staff of Barnard College or of Columbia University. Please consult with your HR office to inquire about any tuition benefits for the program.

Yes! Barnard|Next is open to friends and family of current and former Barnard students, including men.

Registration/Payment Deadline: Two working days before your course begins.

Payment Deadline: Pay in as many installments until the first day of your class. Please email barnardnext@barnard.edu to set up a payment plan.

Withdrawals: Please email barnardnext@barnard.edu for a refund form. Your refund will be calculated upon receipt of your request for a refund.

• 100% refund: on/before October 10
• 50% refund: Two working days prior to your course
• No refund: Once your course begins

Barnard College provides reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you need individual disability-related accommodations for this event in order to be able to attend, we encourage you to inform us in advance in order for us to accommodate you. Possible accommodations can include real-time captioning, ASL interpretation, Braille handouts, wheelchair accessibility and more. Specific individual requests can be made via our event registration form/ RSVP form or by filling out the Event Accessibility Request Form.