Barnard|Next — the College's lifelong learning and community initiative — is the home of Barnard's expanded Alumnae Auditing Program. As alumnae, you can explore a curated selection of Barnard courses and experience the classroom alongside the next generation of Barnard leaders. Reconnect with academic life, and with campus, while continuing to pursue learning across disciplines and fields. Audit a course from your major field of study, or take advantage of the opportunity to explore new areas of intellectual interest (without the pressure of grades!).

Eligibility
All alumnae in good standing are welcome to audit selected undergraduate courses. The list of courses will be provided prior to the start of every semester. Participation of auditors is at the discretion of faculty, and classroom space must be prioritized for current students. 

Course Experience
Attend lectures and engage with Barnard faculty and students across an entire academic semester. 

Affordable Access:
Barnard alumnae receive a substantially discounted rate to participate as Auditors. Alumnae from the Class of 1983 pay only the cost of access to identification cards and access to required online platforms. Questions about auditing can be directed to BarnardNext@Barnard.edu.
 

Africana Studies & History

• Introduction to African Studies, Abosede George, MW 11:40AM-12: 55PM

Africana Studies & English

• Environmental Humanities in the Global South, Yvette Christianse, T 2:10-4:00PM

Art History

• New York City, Anne Higonnet, MW 5:40-6:50PM
• Twentieth Century Art, Alexander Alberro, TTh 2:40-3:55PM

Asian and Middle Eastern Cultures

• Introduction to Indian Civilizations, Rachel McDermott, TTh 11:40AM-12:55PM
• History of Ancient Israel & Judah, Nathanael Shelley, MW 4:10-5:25PM

Biology

• Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Jordan Balaban, MW 11:40AM-12:55PM

Classics and Ancient Studies

• Intro to Greek Myth, Darcy Krasne, TTh 10:10-11:25AM

Dance

• Modern I and Modern II, Caitlin Trainor, MW 11:40AM-12:55PM or MW 1:10-2:25PM

Economics

• Inequality and Poverty, Ashley Timmer, TTh 10:10-11:25AM
• The Economics of Education, Randall Reback, TTh 1:10-2:25PM

English

• Milton: Then and Now, Achsah Guibbory, MW 2:40-3:55PM
• True Crime, Penelope Usher, MW 11:40AM-12:55PM
• American Literature to 1800, Lisa Gordis, MW 11:40-12:55
• 18th Century Novel, Monica Cohen, TTh 2:40-3:55PM

History

• Intro to European History: From the Renaissance to the French Revolution, Deborah Valenze, TTh 1:10-2:25PM
• The United States: 1940-1975, Mark Carnes, MW  11:40AM-12:55PM

Mathematics

• Calculus I, Marco Castronovo, TTh 11:40AM - 12:55PM or TTh 1:10-2:25PM
• Calculus III, Daniela De Silva , MW 8:40-9:55AM

Music

• Introduction to Music, Gail Archer, M/W 2:40-3-55PM

Neuroscience & Behavior

• Cognitive Neuroscience , Alex White, TTh 11:40AM-12:55PM
• Introduction to Neuroscience, BJ Casey, TTh 8:40-9:55AM

Philosophy

• Introduction to Philosophy of Language, Karen Lewis, MW 2:40-3:55PM

Physics & Astronomy

• Life in the Universe, Nicholas Luber, TTh 2:40-3:55PM

Political Science

• Drugs and Politics in the Americas, Eduardo Moncada, MW 10:10-11:25AM

Psychology

• Introduction to Psychology, Patricia D. Stokes, MW 4:10-5:25
• Introduction to Psychology, Kathleen Taylor, TTh 10:10-11:25AM
• Forensic Psychology, Kathleen Taylor, TTh 8:40-9:55AM

Religion

• Introduction to Judaism, Beth Berkowitz, TTh 10:10-11:25AM

Sociology

• Culture in America, Jonathan Rieder, TTh 1:10-2:25PM

Spanish & Latin American Cultures

• Latin American Lit in Translation, Alfred Mac Adam, MW 3:40-4:55PM

Urban Studies

• Introduction to Urban Studies, Aaron Passell, MW 2:40-3:55PM

Fall 2025 Registration is open through Friday, September 12th, 2025

Alumnae that wish to audit a course can register here.

Alumnae who graduated on or before February 1983:

$250 course management fee. The course management fee covers auditor access to campus and online platforms to access course materials.

Alumnae who graduated on or after May 1983

• 3-credit course fee: $2,041.75; 4-credit course fee: $2,639.00
• $250 course management fee
• Note that tuition for auditors is equivalent to a 75% discount off of standard tuition rates. The course management fee covers auditor access to campus and online platforms to access course materials.

Questions about fees can be directed to barnardnext@barnard.edu