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Office of the Bursar

Tuition and Fees

Tuition from September 2020 through April 2021

Tuition for all undergraduate students:
There will be no increase in the Term Bill rate for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Students are expected to enroll full-time and will be charged for the Fall and Spring terms at the full-time tuition rate. However, the 2020-2021 Academic Calendar provides students the flexibility to take their required courses over three semesters (Fall, Spring, and Summer) at the cost of two semesters.

$55,781 per year ($27,890.50 per semester)

Tuition for Resumed Education:
Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies.

 

Comprehensive Fee:
The Comprehensive Fee is a mandatory fee for all Barnard students.  It encompasses the various services and programs students may utilize and supports the infrastructure necessary to offer these services and programs. We do not charge per service or per activity.  The comprehensive fee includes Student Health Services Fee (in-person and remote services), Class and Activities Fees, Technology Fee, Columbia University Access fee (including but not limited to library access - in-person and virtual.  The Comprehensive Fee does NOT include Student Health Insurance. Students who elect to take summer courses and enrolled at Barnard during the fall and spring term will not be charged the comprehensive fee during the summer term.

$1,698.30 per year ($849.15 per semester)

Student Health Insurance:
For students covered under another health insurance plan, they may opt-out of Barnard's insurance (annually) until August 28, 2020, at University Health Plans. You may find information about the Barnard health insurance plan on our FAQ.

To avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students opt out by the fall semester payment deadline by AUGUST 28, 2020. Students that do not complete the waiver process by the deadline of August 28, 2020, will be enrolled in the health insurance plan for the entire enrollment period.

$3,385 for the academic year:

  • $1,332 fall 2020 semester coverage (8/22/20 - 1/11/21)
  • $2,053 spring + summer 2021 semester coverage (1/12/21 - 8/21/21)

Housing

*Update - There will be no residential housing during Fall 2020.*

Students who were eligible to be on campus for the Fall 2020 semester, their current room charges will be reversed.  The credit will be reflected on the Student Account Center by Friday, August 28.

If you canceled your fall room assignment before July 6 and were billed a Housing Cancellation Fee, the charge will be credited to your student account by the end of July. For housing cancellation deadlines & fees, please visit the Housing Cancellation Policy.

Housing Type

Cost for Fall and Spring

Cost Per Semester

Multiple or Single Occupancy

$10,826

$5,413

Studio Apartment

$17,640

$8,820

Meal Plans

*Update - Meal plans will be canceled for fall 2020*

Students who signed up for a Barnard meal plan, their charges will be reversed.  The credit will be reflected on the Student Account Center by Friday, August 28.

For the 2020-2021 academic year, all students residing in Barnard College housing are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan. Commuters are not required to enroll in a meal plan. However, commuter students may sign-up for a meal plan online.

Standard or Kosher Plans:

Meal Plan Points per semester

Fall and Spring

Per Term

Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week +

120 Points

$7,030.00

$3,515.00

* Standard Plan: 150 meals per term +

625 Points

$4,865.00

$2,432.50

** Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term +

200 Points

$2,225.00

$1,112.50

Convenience: 400 Points-Only Plan

 400 Points $ 825.00 $ 412.50

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

Barnard students are able to swipe in guests for meals up to the total value of the meal plan.

Barnard students may purchase meals throughout the year in increments of 5 and 10, and points in increments of 25 as needed directly from Chartwells.

Barnard students may use their meal plans at Hewitt Dining Hall, Liz's Place, Milstein Center, and the Diana Dining Room on Barnard's campus or John Jay, Ferris-Booth, and JJ's Place on Columbia's campus.

Students may change their meal plan on the Housing & Meal Plan Portal.

Meal Plan Defaults

* First-year students residing in campus housing (regardless of their building assignment) will be enrolled in the Standard Plan (150 Meal per term + 625 points). First-year students may upgrade to the Platinum Meal Plan or change to the Kosher Standard or Platinum meal plans. First-year students may not downgrade their meal plan.

* Upperclass students residing in the Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, Sulzberger, or Sulz Tower) will be enrolled in the Standard Plan (150 Meal per term + 625 points). They may upgrade to the Platinum Meal Plan or change to the Kosher Standard or Platinum meal plans. They may not downgrade their meal plan.

** Upperclass and Transfer students residing elsewhere in campus housing will be enrolled in Flex 75 Meal Plan (75 meals per term + 200 points).

Meal Plan Selection

Barnard students are automatically enrolled in a default meal plan based on their class year. If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, the student may select a plan by the first Friday (9/18/20) of the fall semester on the Housing & Meal Plan Portal, and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Commuter students are not required to enroll in a meal plan for the 2020-2021 academic year. However, commuter students may enroll in any meal plan if they choose to do so. To enroll in a meal plan, go Housing & Meal Plan Portal. Commuter students may cancel their meal plan after signing up by submitting the Meal Plan Cancelation Form by 5:00 pm on the fourth day of the semester, which is September 11, 2020, for the Fall semester.

Columbia students who wish to enroll in a Barnard meal plan must print the meal contracts (Forms and Links) and submit it to Barnard Bursar each term. Columbia students must submit full payment with their dining contracts. If paying by check, please mail the meal contract and payment to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6598. Otherwise, you may pay online at barnard.afford.com and submit the meal contract by scan (bursar@barnard.edu), fax (212-280-8941), or mail (Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Submitted forms must have the student's actual signature (not a typed font). If you are not able to fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us.

Changing a Meal Plan Selection

The deadline to drop or change a meal plan is the fourth day of each semester:

  • September 11, 2020, for the Fall 2020 semester.
  • January 15, 2021, for the Spring 2021 semester.

Study Abroad

Barnard's study abroad program has been suspended for fall 2020. Information regarding decisions for study abroad for the spring 2021 semester will be provided later in the Fall.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):
  Fall $ 400
 

Fall - International Students

$ 550
  Spring $ 200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $ 100
  per semester elsewhere $ 600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $ 50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $ 110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $ 600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $ 100
Course fees (per course):
  Music Lessons $500.00
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,860
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $ 75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult the linked Cancellation Policy Cancellation Policy
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at $ 200 (starting fee)
  For full info on progressive late payment fees, please see here.
Returned payment fee per item

$ 20
Returned payment fee - TMS/Nelnet per item $ 30
Readmission fee

$ 100
Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form $ 100

Tuition from September 2019 through May 2020

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$55,781 per year ($27,890.50 per semester)

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

 

Comprehensive Fee:
Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University. Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.

$1,887 per year ($943.50 per semester)

Student Health Insurance:
For students covered under another plan, they may opt out of Barnard's insurance (annually) until August 23, 2019 at University Health Plans. To avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students opt out by the fall semester payment deadline by AUGUST 1, 2019. Although new students entering Barnard for the first time in the Spring 2020 semester and readmitted students for Spring may submit their opt out requests between November 6, 2019 through January 17, 2020, they are strongly cautioned to opt out by their payment deadline date instead to avoid late payment fees.

$3,288 for the academic year:

  • $1,285 fall 2019 semester coverage (8/22/19 - 1/11/20)
  • $2,003 spring + summer 2020 semester coverage (1/12/20 - 8/21/20)

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple or Single Occupancy

$10,826

$5,413

Studio Apartment

$17,640

$8,820

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

Please see the Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2019-20

Standard or Kosher Plans:

Meal Plan Points per semester

Full Year

Per Term

* Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week +

120 Points

$7,030.00

$3,515.00

** Upper Class Quad Plan: 150 meals per term +

625 Points

$4,865.00

$2,432.50
*** Flex 100 Plan: 100 meals per term +

400 Points

$3,210.00

$1,605.00

*** Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term +

200 Points

$2,225.00

$1,112.50
*** Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 points $1,028.00 $ 514.00
**** Convenience 400 Points-Only Plan 400 Points $ 825.00 $ 412.50

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

Barnard students are able to swipe in guests for meals up to the total value of the meal plan.

In addition, Barnard students are able to add meals throughout the year in increments of 5 and 10, and points in increments of 25 as needed.

Barnard students may use their meal plans at Hewitt Dining Hall and the Diana Dining Room on Barnard’s campus or John Jay, Ferris-Booth, and JJ’s Place on Columbia’s campus.

Meal Plan Changes must be completed by the student in my.barnard.edu (under the Student Services tab, click the Meal Plan link in the right hand column under myHousing & Dining). Charges will be prorated during this period.

Meal Plan Selection

* First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan (19 meals per week + 120 dining points per term).

** Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Barnard Upper Class Quad Plan (150 meals per term + 625 points) as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing are automatically enrolled in the Flex 100 Meal Plan (100 meals per term + 400 points) but may opt into any other plan. See Changing a Meal Plan Selection below.

**** All full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Plan (400 points only) as a minimum. Commuters may upgrade to any other Barnard plan by the 4th day of each semester. See Changing Meal Plan Selection below.

Making a Selection

Barnard students and Barnard VISP students are automatically enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment. If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, the student may select a plan by the first Friday of each semester at my.barnard.edu and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia students must print a paper meal contracts (Forms and Links) and submit it to Barnard Bursar each term. Columbia students must submit full payment with their dining contracts. If paying by check, mail the meal contract and payment to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway New York, NY 10027-6598. Otherwise, you may pay online at barnard.afford.com and submit the meal contract by scan (bursar@barnard.edu), fax (212-280-8941), or mail (Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Submitted forms must have the student's handwritten signature (not a typed font). If you are not able to fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us.

Changing a Meal Plan Selection

The deadline to drop or change a meal plan is the fourth day of each semester:

  • September 6, 2019 for the Fall 2019 semester.
  • January 24, 2020 for the Spring 2020 semester.

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $27,890.50, plus either $1,285 health insurance (fall semester) or $2,003 health insurance (spring and summer semesters together) payable to Barnard. The student is responsible for payment of all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution abroad at their own rates.

Payment of Barnard charges are due in full by August 1, 2019 for the Fall 2019 semester and by December 2, 2020 for the Spring 2020 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your Barnard invoice also be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved in full.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$ 400

$ 550
  Spring $ 200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $ 100
  per semester elsewhere $ 600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $ 50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $ 110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $ 600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $ 100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,860
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $ 75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. up to 100% of rent
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period. $ 75
Returned payment fee per item

$ 20
Returned payment fee - TMS/Nelnet per item $ 30
Readmission fee

$ 100
Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form $ 100

Tuition from September 2018 through May 2019

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$53,252 per year ($26,626 per semester)




 

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

Comprehensive Fee:
(Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.  Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.)

 

 

$1,780 per year ($890 per semester)

 

 
Student Health Insurance  If the student is covered under another plan, she may opt out of Barnard's insurance (annually) until August 31, 2018 at University Health Plans.  To avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that students opt out by the fall semester payment deadline of AUGUST 1, 2018.  Although new students entering Barnard for the first time in the Spring 2019 semester and readmitted students for Spring may opt out until January 11, 2019, they are strongly cautioned to opt out by their payment deadline date in order to avoid late payment fees.

$3,288 for the academic year:

  • $1,294 fall 2018 semester coverage (8/22/18 - 1/11/19)
  • $1,994 spring + summer 2019 semester coverage (1/12/19 - 8/21/19)

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple or Single occupancy

$10,435

$5,217.50

Studio Apartment

$17,000

$8,500

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

*Click here for Clarifying Statement Regarding Barnard Meal Plans for 2018-19*

 

Standard or Kosher Plans:

 Meal Plan Points per semester

Full Year

Per Term

* Platinum Plan: 19 meals per week +

120 Points

$6,790

$3,395

** Upper Class Quad Plan: 150 meals per term +

625 Points

$4,700

$2,350
*** Flex 100 Plan: 100 meals per term +

400 Points

$3,100

$1,550

*** Flex 75 Plan: 75 meals per term +

200 Points

$2,150

$1,075
*** Flex 30 Plan: 30 meals per term + 150 points $  994 $  497
**** Convenience 400 Points-Only Plan 400 Points $  800 $  400

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited. 

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

Beginning in Fall 2018, Barnard students will be able to swipe in guests for meals up to the total value of the meal plan. 

In addition, Barnard students will be able to add meals throughout the year in increments of 5 and 10 and points in increments of 25  as needed.

Barnard students may use their meal plans at Hewitt dining hall and MacIntosh Dining Room on Barnard’s campus or John Jay, Ferris-Booth and JJ’s Place on Columbia’s campus.

The deadline to drop or change a plan is the fourth day of each semester - see below for details. 
 

Meal Plan Selection

*     First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan (19 meals per week + 120 dining points per term).

**   Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Barnard Upper Class Quad Plan (150 meals per term + 625 points) as a minimum.  For the Fall 2018 semester, all residents of Andersen Hall are required to enroll in a Barnard Upper Class Quad Plan (150 meals per term + 625 points) as a minimum.  Beginning in Spring 2019, all residents of Andersen Hall are required to enroll in a Barnard Flex Plan for 100 Meals+ 400 Points) as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing are automatically enrolled in the Flex 100 Meal Plan (100 meals per term + 400 points) but may opt into any other plan. See Changing a Meal Plan Selection below.

**** All full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Plan (400 points only) as a minimum.  Commuters may upgrade to any other Barnard plan by the 4th day of each semester (see below).

MAKING A SELECTION

Barnard students are automatically enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment.  If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, she may select a plan by the first Friday of each semester at my.barnard.edu and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia and Barnard VISP students must print paper meal contracts (below) and submit them to Bursar each term by scan (Bursar@barnard.edu), fax (212-280-8941), or mail (Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Submitted forms must have the student's handwritten signature (not a typed font).  If you are not able to fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us. 

2018-19 Barnard First Year Dining Contract
2018-19 Upper Class Dining Contract (Barnard or Columbia, including Transfer students)
2018-19 Columbia First Year Kosher Dining Contract
2018-19 VISP Dining Contract (Visiting International Student Program only)


CHANGING A MEAL PLAN SELECTION

The deadline to  drop or change a meal plan is the fourth day of each semester:
-    September 7, 2018 for Fall 2018.
-    January 25, 2019 for Spring 2019.
Meal Plan Changes must be completed by the student in my.barnard.edu (under the Student Services tab, click the Meal Plan link in the right hand column under myHousing & Dining). Charges will be prorated during this period.

 

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, her tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $26,786 plus either $1,294 health insurance (fall semester) or $1,994 health insurance (spring and summer semesters together) payable to Barnard.  Students are responsible for paying all other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) directly to the institution/program abroad at their own rates.

Payment of Barnard charges is due in full by August 1, 2018 for the Fall 2018 semester and by December 3, 2018 for the Spring 2019 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your Barnard invoice also be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved in full.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$  400

$  550
  Spring $  200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $  100
  per semester elsewhere $  600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $    50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $  600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $  100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,775
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. up to 100% of rent
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period.

$   75
Returned payment fee per item $   20
Returned payment fee - TMS/Nelnet per item $   30
Readmission fee

$  100
Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form $  100

Tuition from September 2017 through May 2018

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$50,882 per year ($25,441 per semester)




 

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

Comprehensive Fee:
(Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.  Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.)

 

 

$1,780 per year ($890 per semester)

 

 
Student Health Insurance  If the student is covered under another plan, she may opt out of Barnard's insurance (annually) until SEPTEMBER 1, 2017 at University Health Plans.  However, to avoid late payment fees, the College *strongly* suggests that she opt out by the fall semester payment deadline of August 1, 2017.  Although new students entering Barnard for the first time in the Spring 2018 semester and readmitted students may opt out until JANUARY 15, 2018, they are strongly cautioned to opt out by their payment deadline date in order to avoid late payment fees.

$3,330 per year:

  • $1,309.00 fall semester coverage (8/22/17 - 1/11/18)
  • $2,021.00 spring + summer semester coverage (1/12/18 - 8/21/18)
  • $2,111.92 VISP spring + summer semester coverage (1/8/18 - 8/21/18)

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple occupancy

$ 9,510

$4,755

Single occupancy

$11,038

$5,519

Studio Apartment

$16,480

$8,240

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

Standard Plans:

 Meal Plan Points

Full Year

Per Term

*   Platinum Plan:  19 meals per week +

120 Points

$6,590

$3,295

** Upper Class Quad Plan:  150 meals per term +

430 Points

$4,580

$2,290

Basic 75 Plan:  75 meals per term +

200 Points

$1,992

$  996

Basic 60 Plan:  60 meals per term +

300 Points

$1,992

$  996

Basic 45 Plan:  45 meals per term +

 425 Points $1,992 $  996

*** Convenience 30 Plan:  30 meals per term +

No Points

$  662

$  331

*** Convenience 15 Plan:  15 meals per term +

150 Points

$  662

$  331

*** 300 Points Only Plan

300 Points

$  662

$  331

500 Points Only Plan

 500 Points $  994

$  497
*** Default Convenience Plan for non-BC Quad residents: 30 meals per term + 150 Points $  994 $  497

 

 

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited. The meal plan in which you enroll is only for your use and may not be transferred to anyone else. 

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the fourth day of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period, and a Meal Plan Change must be completed by the student in my.barnard.edu (under the Student Services tab, in the right hand column, under myHousing & Dining).

Meal Plan Selection

*     First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan.

**   Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Quad Upper Class Plan ("150 meals per term + 430 Points") as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing and all full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Meal Plan (choice of "30 Meals with 150 Points," "30 Meals with No Points," "15 Meals with 150 Points," or "300 Points Only").  The default plan is "30 Meals with 150 Points" at a cost of $497 per semester, and the minimum plan is $331 per semester.

Barnard students will automatically be enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment.  If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, she may select a plan by the first Friday of each semester at my.barnard.edu (on the Student Services page, in the right hand column, under the myHousing & Dining tab), and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia students and Barnard VISP students must print paper meal contracts (below) and submit them to Bursar each term by scan (Bursar@barnard.edu), fax (212-280-8941), or mail (Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Submitted forms must have your handwritten signature (not typed).  If you are not able to fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us.

2017-18 Barnard First Year Dining Contract

2017-18 Barnard Upper Class Dining Contract

2017-18 Columbia Student Barnard Kosher Dining Contract

Spring 2018 VISP Dining Contract (Visiting International Student Program only)

 

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, her tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $25,601 plus either $1,309 health insurance (fall semester) or $2,032 (spring + summer semester) payable to Barnard. All other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) are paid directly to the institution abroad at their own rate.

Payment of Barnard charges is due in full by August 1, 2017 for the fall 2017 semester and by December 1, 2017 for the spring 2018 semester. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require that your Barnard invoice also be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved in full.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$  400

$  550
  Spring $  200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $  100
  per semester elsewhere $  600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $    50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $  600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $  100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,697
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. up to 100% of rent
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period. $   75
Returned check fee per item $   20
Readmission fee

$  100
Visa fee for international students traveling on an F-1 visa requiring processing of the initial I-20 form $  100

Tuition from September 2016 through May 2017

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$48,614 per year ($24,307 per semester)




 

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

Comprehensive Fee:
(Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.  Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.)

 

 

$1,780 per year ($890 per semester)

 

 
Student Health Insurance (If the student is covered under another plan, she may opt out of Barnard's insurance annually until August 26, 2016 at University Health Plans.  New students entering Barnard in the Spring 2017 semester may opt out until January 13, 2017.)

$2,995 per year:

  • $1,173 fall semester
  • $1,822 spring/summer semester
  • $1,893.42 VISP spring

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple occupancy

$ 9,230

$4,615

Single occupancy

$10,712

$5,356

Studio Apartment

$16,000

$8,000

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

Standard Plans:

 Meal Plan Points

Full Year

Per Term

*   Platinum Plan:  19 meals per week +

120 Points

$6,368

$3,184

** Upper Class Quad Plan:  150 meals per term +

430 Points

$4,424

$2,212

Basic 75 Plan:  75 meals per term +

200 Points

$1,924

$  962

Basic 60 Plan:  60 meals per term +

300 Points

$1,924

$  962

Basic 45 Plan:  45 meals per term +

 425 Points $1,924 $  962

*** Convenience 30 Plan:  30 meals per term +

No Points

$  640

$  320

*** Convenience 15 Plan:  15 meals per term +

150 Points

$  640

$  320

*** 300 Points Only Plan

300 Points

$  640

$  320

500 Points Only Plan

 500 Points $  960

$  480
*** Default Convenience Plan for non-BC Quad residents: 30 meals per term + 150 Points $  960 $  480

 

 

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks for guests and friends. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the fourth day of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period, and a Meal Plan Change must be completed in eBear (under the Account Info tab).

Meal Plan Selection

*     First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan.

**   Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Quad Upper Class Plan ("150 meals per term + 430 Points") as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing and all full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Meal Plan (choice of "30 Meals with 150 Points," "30 Meals with No Points," "15 Meals with 150 Points," or "300 Points Only").  The default plan is "30 Meals with 150 Points" at a cost of $480 per semester, and the minimum plan is $320 per semester.

Barnard students will automatically be enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment.  If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, she may select a plan by the first Friday of each semester at my.barnard.edu (on the Student Services page, in the right hand column, under the myHousing & Dining tab), and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia students and Barnard VISP students must print meal contracts (below) and submit them to Bursar each term by scan (to Bursar@barnard.edu), fax (to 212-280-8941), or mail (to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Submitted forms must have your handwritten signature (not typed).  If you are not able to fax or scan/email a signed form to us, you can use a website like pdfescape.com/open to fill out the form, draw your signature, and then send the signed form to us.

Barnard First Year Student Meal Contract 2016-17

Barnard Upper Class/Transfer Student Meal Contract 2016-17  

CU Kosher Student Meal Contract 2016-17

VISP Meal Contract Spring 2017 (Visiting International Student Program only)

 

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, her tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $24,467 plus $1,173 health insurance (fall semester) or $1,822 (spring/summer semester) payable to Barnard. All other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) are paid directly to the institution abroad at their own rate.

Payment of Barnard charges is due by August 1, 2016 for the fall 2016 term and by December 1, 2016 for the spring 2017 term. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require your Barnard invoice to be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved in full.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$  400

$  450
  Spring $  200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $  100
  per semester elsewhere $  600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $    50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $  600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $  100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,620
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. 5%-100% of rent
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period $   75
Returned check fee per item $   20
Readmission fee $  100

Tuition from September 2015 through May 2016

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$45,851 per year ($22,925.50 per semester)




 

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

Comprehensive Fee:
(Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.  Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.)

 

 

$1,780 per year ($890 per semester)

 

 
Student Health Insurance (If the student is covered under another plan, she may opt out of Barnard's insurance no later than August 30, 2015 at University Health Plans.  New students entering Barnard in the Spring 2016 semester may opt out until January 16, 2016.)

$2,550 per year ($1,008 fall semester, $1,542 spring/summer semester)

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple occupancy

$ 8,960

$4,480

Single occupancy

$10,400

$5,200

Studio Single Apartment

$15,450

$7,725

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

Standard Plans:

 Meal Plan Points

Full Year

Per Term

*   Platinum Plan:  19 meals per week +

120 Points

$6,150

$3,075

** Upper Class Quad Plan:  150 meals per term +

430 Points

$4,274

$2,137

Basic 75 Plan:  75 meals per term +

200 Points

$1,858

$  929

Basic 60 Plan:  60 meals per term +

300 Points

$1,858

$  929

Basic 45 Plan:  45 meals per term +

 425 Points $1,858 $  929

*** Convenience 30 Plan:  30 meals per term +

No Points

$  618

$  309

*** Convenience 15 Plan:  15 meals per term +

150 Points

$  618

$  309

*** 300 Points Only Plan

300 Points

$  618

$  309

500 Points Only Plan

 500 Points $  928 $  464

 

 

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks for guests and friends. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the fourth day of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period, and a Meal Plan Change must be completed in eBear (under the Account Info tab).

Meal Plan Selection

*     First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Platinum Plan.

**   Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Quad Upper Class Plan ("150 meals per term + 430 Points") as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing and all full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Meal Plan (choice of "30 Meals with No Points," "15 Meals with 150 Points," or "300 Points Only") as a minimum.

Barnard students will automatically be enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment.  If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, she may select a plan through my.barnard.edu (available in July 2015 on the Student Services page, in the right hand column, under the myHousing & Dining tab), and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia students and Barnard VISP students must print meal contracts (below) and submit them to Bursar each term by scan (to Bursar@barnard.edu), fax (to 212-280-8941), or mail (to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Barnard First Year Student Meal Contract 2015-16

Barnard Upper Class/Transfer Student Meal Contract 2015-16

CU Kosher Student Meal Contract 2015-16 (Columbia students only)

VISP Meal Contract Spring 2016 (Visiting International Student Program only)

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, her tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $23,085.50 plus $1,008 health insurance (fall semester) or $1,542 (spring/summer semester) payable to Barnard. All other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) are paid directly to the institution abroad at their own rate.

Payment of Barnard charges is due by August 3, 2015 for the fall 2015 term and by December 1, 2015 for the spring 2016 term. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require your Barnard invoice to be resolved earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$  400

$  450
  Spring $  200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $  100
  per semester elsewhere $  600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $    50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $  600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $  100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,530
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Housing Cancelation Fee Consult www.barnard.edu/reslife/cancellations. 5%-100% of rent
Late Payment Fee Progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period $   75
Returned check fee per item $   20
Readmission fee $  100

Tuition from September 2014 through May 2015

Tuition for all undergraduate students:

In order to remain in good academic standing, all undergraduate students are expected to fulfill at least 12 credits per semester.

$44,300 per year ($22,150 per semester)




 

Tuition for Resumed Education:

Available from the director of the program in the Office of the Dean of Studies

Comprehensive Fee:
(Includes Student Health Service Fee, Class Fee, Computer Fee, Student Government Charges, and access to the facilities at the Dodge Physical Fitness Center and Lerner Hall at Columbia University.  Does NOT include Student Health Insurance.)

 

 

$1,740 per year ($870 per semester)

 

 
Student Health Insurance (If the student is covered under another plan, she may opt out of Barnard's insurance no later than August 30, 2014 at Aetna Student Health.  New students entering Barnard in the Spring 2015 semester may opt out until January 16, 2015.)

$2,481 per year ($1,240.50 per semester) or $1,504 for Spring/Summer 2015 for VISP students and all new students entering in Spring 2015

 

Housing

Housing Type

Cost Per Year

Cost Per Semester

Multiple occupancy

$ 8,700

$4,350

Single occupancy

$10,100

$5,050

Studio Single Apartment

$15,000

$7,500

Meal Plans

All full time commuters and dorm residents are required to enroll in a Barnard meal plan.

Standard Plans:

 Meal Plan Points

Full Year

Per Term

*   Platinum Plan:  19 meals per week +

120 Points

$5,960

$2,980

** Upper Class Quad Plan:  150 meals per term +

430 Points

$4,140

$2,070

Basic 75 Plan:  75 meals per term +

200 Points

$1,800

$  900

Basic 60 Plan:  60 meals per term +

300 Points

$1,800

$  900

*** Convenience 30 Plan:  30 meals per term +

No Points

$  600

$  300

*** Convenience 15 Plan:  15 meals per term +

150 Points

$  600

$  300

*** 300 Points Only Plan

300 Points

$  600

$  300

500 Points Only Plan

(Pay for 450 Points, and get an extra 50 points free.)

 500 Points $  900 $  450

 

Kosher Plans:

 Meal Plan Points

Full Year

Per Term

* Kosher Platinum Plan:  meals per term +

120 Points

$6,096

$3,048

** Kosher Upper Class Quad Plan: 150 meals per term +

430 Points

$4,214

$2,107

Kosher Basic 75 Plan:  75 meals per term +

200 Points

$2,000

$1,000

Kosher Basic 60 Plan:  60 meals per term +

300 points

$2,000

$1,000

*** Kosher Convenience 30 Plan:  30 meals per term +

No Points

$  700

$  350

*** Kosher Convenience 15 Plan:  15 meals per term +

150 Points

$  700

$  350

*** 300 Points Only Plan

300 Points

$  600

$  300

500 Points Only Plan

(Pay for 450 Points, and get an extra 50 points free.)

 500 Points $  900 $  450

 

Meals and Points

Meal Plan Points are included with both Standard and Kosher meal plans. These points are "dollars" that are part of your meal plan and can be used like cash at any dining location at Barnard. You may use these points to purchase à la carte meals and snacks for guests and friends. Barnard's Meal Plan Points carry over from the Fall semester to the Spring semester if you remain enrolled in a Barnard meal plan in the Spring. However, Meal Plan Points remaining in your account at the end of the academic year are forfeited.

Any unused meals are forfeited at the end of each semester.

A drop or change of a meal plan will not be accepted after the fourth day of each semester. Charges will be prorated during this period, and a Meal Plan Change must be completed in eBear (under the Account Info tab).

Meal Plan Selection

*     First-year students on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Standard or Kosher Platinum Plan.

**   Upper Class and Transfer/Visiting students residing on floors 2-8 in the Barnard Quad (Brooks, Hewitt, Reid, and Sulzberger Halls) are required to enroll in a Quad Upper Class Plan (Standard or Kosher "150 meals per term + 430 Points") as a minimum.

*** Upper-class and Transfer/Visiting students residing elsewhere in Barnard/Columbia housing and all full-time commuters are required to enroll in a Convenience Meal Plan (choice of Standard or Kosher "30 Meals with No Points," "15 Meals with 150 Points," or "300 Points Only") as a minimum.

Barnard students will automatically be enrolled in a default meal plan based on their commuter status or residence hall assignment.  If a Barnard student wishes to choose a different meal plan within the requirements above, she may select a plan through my.barnard.edu (available in July 2014 on the Student Services page, in the right hand column, under the myHousing & Dining tab), and submit any additional cost to the Bursar.

Columbia students and Barnard VISP students must print meal contracts (below) and submit them to Bursar by scan (to Bursar@barnard.edu), fax (to 212-854-3888), or mail (to Barnard Bursar, 3009 Broadway, NY, NY 10027-6598).

Barnard First Year Student Meal Contract 2014-15

Barnard Upper Class/Transfer Student Meal Contract 2014-15

CU Kosher Student Meal Contract 2014-15 (Columbia students only)

VISP Meal Contract Spring 2015 (Visiting International Student Program only)

Study Abroad

After a student files a Notice of Study Leave with Barnard's Dean for Study Abroad, her tuition and fees for one term abroad will be $22,300 plus $1,240.50 health insurance payable to Barnard. All other costs (housing, board, other fees, etc.) are paid directly to the institution abroad at their own rate.

Payment of Barnard charges is due by August 1, 2014 for the fall 2014 term and by December 1, 2014 for the spring 2015 term. However, if you wish Barnard to pay your tuition abroad before these dates, we require your Barnard invoice to be resolved a month earlier. Barnard will not be able to pay your tuition abroad until the Barnard bill has been resolved.

Other Fees (where applicable)

Orientation fee (all first-year and transfer students):  
 

Fall

Fall - International Students

$  400

$  450
  Spring $  200
Registration in absentia: per semester at CU $  100
  per semester elsewhere $  600
  per year elsewhere $1,000
Off-campus comprehensive fee (per semester) $    50
Off-campus study abroad assistance fee (once per year) $  110
Domestic Study Leave: per semester $  600
  per year $1,000
Summer Transfer of Academic Credit from another institution $  100
Course fees (per course):  
  Music Lessons $1,000
  Physical Education fee (waived for undergraduate students fulfilling at least 12 credits per semester) $1,480
Deferred Payment Plan (per semester) $   75
Housing Cancelation Fee See:
www.barnard.edu/reslife/policies/cancellations.		  
Late Payment Fee progressive fee starts at this amount; no grace period $   75
Returned check fee per item $   20
Readmission fee $  100