Dear Members of the Barnard Community,
Please see below for information about campus access and resources for non-US citizen members of our community.
Campus Access:
Campus access remains at Level B.
- Campus Entry and Exit: Access to Barnard remains limited to the main gate on West 117th Street. All other campus entrances will be closed for entry and exit, except in case of emergency. Those with ADA accessibility needs who have been previously authorized to use the West 119th Street and Broadway entrance to access the north end of campus should contact dispatch at 212-854-6666 to ensure that someone will be at the gate to meet them to facilitate entry.
- Access to campus will be limited to the following groups who present valid IDs:
- Anyone with a valid Barnard College or Columbia ID;
- Columbia faculty and staff with valid IDs;
- Guests on the preapproved guest list. The Workday guest list is now available for registration of guests.
- Unmasking Requests: In order to check IDs, anyone wearing face coverings will be asked to temporarily remove them unless the covering is included in their Barnard or Columbia ID photo. Anyone who refuses to comply with this request will not be permitted on campus or will be asked to leave.
- Potential Bag Searches: Anyone entering campus may be asked to display the contents of their backpacks, purses, luggage, or other bags. Anyone who refuses to share the contents of their bags will not be permitted on campus. Those already on campus may also be asked to open and share the contents of their bags.
Columbia Campus Access:
Beginning March 10, available gates for CUID holders to enter the Morningside campus will be limited to the north College Walk pedestrian gates at Broadway & 116th and Amsterdam & 116th, and the Wien Gate on 116th between Amsterdam and Morningside Drive. In addition, CUID holders can enter campus at the Northwest Corner Building at 120th Street and Broadway during regular building hours. All other campus gates will be closed.
Please plan accordingly for anticipated longer than normal waits at campus entrances. In addition, be aware of additional Columbia Public Safety guards at the gates and campus perimeter. Visit the Columbia University Public Safety website for the latest campus access information.
Further Access Notes:
As a reminder, Barnard’s campus, including health facilities and residence halls, are private property and may not be accessed by US Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE) without a judicial warrant. Any requests for law enforcement to access campus must be referred to the Office of General Counsel. No other Barnard employees can authorize ICE to enter campus. Anyone who believes they see an ICE officer attempting to enter campus (e.g. perimeter residence halls, main gate) should contact CARES at 212-854-6666.
It is vital that all members of our community continue to identify themselves and tap at the main gate for entry. Linked here is information on individual rights in the context of immigration enforcement attempts.
We will continue to share any general updates to campus access via email as needed, and information about our campus access levels can always be found on the Campus Access section of Barnard’s website.
Sincerely,
Kelli A. Murray
Executive Vice President for Strategy and Chief Administrative Officer