Helpful Information
Helpful Information
On & Around Campus
Directions to campus, parking garages in the area, and local accommodations may be found here.
BARNARD STORE | DIANA CENTER, FIRST FLOOR
Friday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.; Saturday, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.; closed Sunday
Located on the campus level of the Diana Center, the Barnard Store offers a selection of Barnard apparel, souvenirs, gift items, and more. During Family Weekend, enjoy 10% off any purchase of $50 or more! For more information, visit the Barnard Store website.
HEWITT DINING | BARNARD HALL, BASEMENT LEVEL
Friday, 7:30 – 10 a.m., 11 a.m. – 2:30 p.m., and 4:30 – 8 p.m.; Saturday, 10:30 a.m. – 3 p.m. and 4:30 – 8 p.m.
Hewitt Dining offers a number of stations with tasty rotating cuisine, including pizza and pasta, grill specialties, homestyle comfort food, a dedicated allergen-conscious section as well as soups made daily, a salad bar, and desserts. All meat is certified Halal. At Hewitt Dining, you will also find Barnard Kosher, offering freshly prepared kosher meals (closed Friday evening and Saturday).
DIANA CENTER CAFÉ | DIANA CENTER, SECOND FLOOR
Friday, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.; closed Saturday
The Diana Center Café offers a variety of made-to-order and grab-and-go cuisine, including vegetarian bowls, smoothies, grill specialties, salads, daily soups, pizza, and a wide selection of snacks and beverages.
LIZ’S PLACE | DIANA CENTER, FIRST FLOOR
Friday, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.; Saturday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Liz’s Place features a full line of made-to-order coffee and tea beverages, fresh pastries, breakfast sandwiches, grab-and-go sandwiches and salads, snacks, and convenience items. Kosher grab-and-go options are also available.
BARNARD DINING BUBBLE TEA AND SUSHI SPOT | MILSTEIN CENTER, FIRST FLOOR
Friday, 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.; closed Saturday
Barnard Dining Bubble Tea and Sushi Spot is the on-campus destination for made-to-order rolls, assorted bubble teas, poke bowls, dumplings, and authentic Japanese snacks.
More information about on-campus dining can be found on the Barnard Dining website.
Additional Events
COLUMBIA-BARNARD ATHLETICS
Because of the College’s partnership with Columbia University, Barnard is the only women’s college where students can compete in NCAA Division I Athletics. Cheer on our Barnard and Columbia student-athletes throughout the weekend!
- Saturday, 1:30 p.m. | Football vs. Dartmouth, Robert K. Kraft Field at Wien Stadium, Baker Athletics Complex (533 W. 218th St.). Tickets for guests are required and may be purchased on the Columbia Athletics website. Current students enter free in the general admission section with their Barnard College ID. Free fan shuttles are available, departing from 116th St. and Broadway beginning at 10:30 a.m. and returning after the game ends. More information can be found on the Columbia Athletics Football webpage.
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Women’s Volleyball vs. Cornell, Schiller Court at Levien Gymnasium, Dodge Fitness Center, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus. Tickets are not required. To enter, follow the signs for Levien Gymnasium at the southeast corner of Broadway and 120th St. More information can be found on the Columbia Athletics Women's Volleyball webpage.
Campus Services
CAMPUS ACCESSIBILITY
Barnard’s campus is wheelchair-accessible at the main entrance at 117 St. and Broadway. Manual wheelchairs are available upon request. We recommend that you contact the Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services (CARDS) in advance with any specific disability-related needs or accommodation requests. They can be reached at (212) 854-4634 (Voice/TTY) or cards@barnard.edu. If there is an unanticipated need after arriving on campus, please contact the CARES Line (Non-Emergency) at (212) 854-3362.
EMERGENCIES & CAMPUS REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE
In case of emergency, please call the Community Accountability, Response, and Emergency Services (CARES) Safety Team (Emergency) line at (212) 854-6666. If needed, CARES will assist with the coordination of emergency medical response. For general assistance or matters that are concerning while on campus, please call the CARES Line (Non-Emergency) at (212) 854-3362. If you have questions or need assistance regarding Family Weekend, please speak to the Family Weekend team in person or by emailing familyweekend@barnard.edu.
INTERNET ACCESS
Visitors on campus may connect to the “Barnard Guest” wireless network, which is available in most locations on campus. The network does not require a login to connect and provides restricted, unsecured guest wireless internet.
LOST AND FOUND
Please do not leave personal belongings unattended. Please report any lost or found items to the Family Weekend team in person at the Check-In & Information Center or by emailing familyweekend@barnard.edu. Any items not claimed during Family Weekend will be turned over to Community Accountability, Response, and Emergency Services (CARES) Response after the event. To submit an inquiry about an item that may have been left behind, please email lostandfound@barnard.edu or call the CARES Line (Non-Emergency) at (212) 854-3362.
RESTROOMS
Women’s and men’s restrooms are located on the lower level of the Diana Center, the 1st floor of Milbank Hall, and the 3rd floor of Barnard Hall. Women’s and all-gender restrooms are located on the lower level and 1st through 4th floors of the Milstein Center; please note that these restrooms are the most wheelchair-accessible. In addition, all-gender restrooms are available in the Admissions Visitor Center in Sulzberger Annex, on the 5th floor of the Diana Center, on the 1st floor of Milbank Hall, and on the 3rd and 4th floors of Barnard Hall.
Religious Services and Events
Various times | Church of Notre Dame, 405 W. 114th St.
CATHOLIC MASS
Attend a Catholic mass at the Church of Notre Dame Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. and 12:10 p.m., Friday at 5:30 p.m., Saturday at 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and Sunday at 8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. (Spanish), 11 a.m. (French), 11:30 a.m., 1 p.m. (Spanish), and 5 p.m. (Student Mass).
Friday, 1:15 p.m. | Earl Hall, Auditorium, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
JUMMAH, COLUMBIA MUSLIM LIFE
Attend weekly Jummah prayer with Columbia Muslim Life.
Friday, 3 – 5 p.m. | The Robert K. Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
COMMUNITY RECEPTION, KRAFT CENTER FOR JEWISH LIFE
Join the Columbia/Barnard Hillel community at the Kraft Center for drinks and light bites. Hillel professionals and student leaders will be available to answer any questions you may have and provide building tours. This event will also include representation from the Francine A. LeFrak Foundation Center for Well-Being at Barnard College. Advance registration is required via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.
Friday, 6 p.m. | St. Paul’s Chapel, Choir Room, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
WEEKLY BHAJANS, ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Join Columbia Hindu Students Organization for weekly Friday bhajans (devotional songs and prayers).
Friday, various times | The Robert K. Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
SHABBAT SERVICES
Advance registration requested via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.
- Conservative (Koach) Services: 6 p.m.: 5th Floor
- Orthodox (Yavneh) Services: 5:45 p.m.: Rennert Hall, Lower Level
- Reform (Kesher) Services: 6 p.m.: Beit Midrash, 4th Floor
Friday, 7 p.m. | The Robert K. Kraft Center for Jewish Student Life, 606 W. 115th St.
KRAFT SHABBAT DINNER
Join us for Kraft Shabbat Dinner, our weekly pluralistic undergraduate Shabbat meal. Family Weekend Kraft Shabbat Dinner is generously sponsored by the Columbia/Barnard Hillel Board of Directors and free for all guests. If you would like to support these efforts, we suggest a donation of $36 per guest. Advance registration is required via the Columbia/Barnard Hillel website.
Saturday, 12:30 – 2:30 p.m. | Location shared with registrants
SHABBAT LUNCH
Join your student and the Barnard Kosher community at Shabbat Lunch, prepared by the Hewitt Kosher Servery under the supervision of the mashgiach. The cost is $15 per guest and advance registration via Barnard Dining is required by Tuesday, October 22 at 2 p.m.
Sunday, 6:15 p.m. | In person, St. Paul’s Chapel, Sacred Space, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus
EPISCOPAL WORSHIP, ST. PAUL’S CHAPEL, COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY
Attend weekly Episcopal worship in St. Paul’s Chapel.
St. Paul’s Chapel, Columbia’s Morningside Heights campus, may also be visited Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday from 12 noon to 8:30 p.m.
Local Restaurants
More information about on-campus dining options can be found in “On & Around Campus" above. Additional neighborhood restaurants can be found in on the Local Resources page.
AMERICAN
Community Food & Juice
2893 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 665-2800
Toast
3157 Broadway, between La Salle St. & Tiemann Pl.
(212) 662-1144
Tom’s Restaurant
2880 Broadway, at 112th St.
(212) 864-6137
CHINESE
La Salle Dumpling Room
3141 Broadway, between La Salle St. & Tiemann Pl.
(212) 961-0300
ETHIOPIAN
Massawa
1239 Amsterdam Ave., at 121st St.
(212) 663-0505
FRENCH
Le Monde
2885 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 531-3939
GREEK
Symposium
544 West 113th St., between Broadway & Amsterdam Ave.
(212) 865-1011
ITALIAN
Pisticci
125 La Salle St., between Claremont Ave. & Broadway
(212) 932-3500
Tartina
1034 Amsterdam Ave., at 111th St.
(646) 590-0577
V&T Restaurant & Pizzeria
1024 Amsterdam Ave., between 110th & 111th Sts.
(212) 663-1708
JAPANESE
Sapps Restaurant
2888 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(646) 454-9092
QUICK SERVICE
DIG
2884 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 776-4047
Hula Poke
1028 Amsterdam Ave., between 110th & 111th Sts.
(646) 476-6463
Junzi Kitchen
2896 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(917) 261-2497
Koronet Pizza
2848 Broadway, between 110th & 111th Sts.
(212) 222-1566
Milano Market
2892 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 665-9500
Shake Shack
2957 Broadway, at 116th St.
(646) 383-5506
Sweetgreen
2937 Broadway, between 114th & 115th Sts.
(917) 675-6616
Wu & Nussbaum
2897 Broadway, at 113th St.
(212) 222-0040
COFFEE SHOPS
Hungarian Pastry Shop
1030 Amsterdam Ave., between 110th & 111th Sts.
(212) 866-4230
Oren’s Daily Roast
2882 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 749-8779
Tea Magic
2878 Broadway, between 112th & 113th Sts.
(212) 666-3665