Early Winter Return

Students will be considered only if they:

• Are in good standing with the College & University.
  • Students must not be on any type of probation (academic or disciplinary)
  • Students must have paid or have a valid payment plan in place for their Spring bill (by the December 1 deadline)
• Have a campus housing assignment for both the Fall & Spring semesters
  • Students returning from a Fall semester abroad, students readmitted to the College for the Spring, and/or students new to campus housing for the Spring are not eligible for Winter Break Housing Return (these students may start moving in on Friday, January 17, 2020).

• Deadline for all forms is 4pm Friday, December 13, 2019
• All requests must include documentation supporting the request. Examples include:
  • The Coach / Supervisor / Advisor form (see above)
  • A written personal statement
• All requests will be reviewed on an individual basis.
• Approval should not be assumed and is not guaranteed.
• Students should plan accordingly in case their request is not approved.
• Late applications are likely not to be approved (and would carry a $100 late fee if approved)

Columbia students living at Barnard who wish to return early must apply before the deadline and have a valid reason in order to be approved. Approval is not automatic.

• $100 early move-in fee* for approved students
• Fee must be paid by January 1, 2019 (will be put on student account in late December)

Columbia students living at Barnard approved for Early Winter Return will not be charged the Early Return fee, but must apply before the deadline and have a valid reason to request to return early in order to be approved. Approval is not automatic.

The following student groups will not be charged as long as they submit a completed Coach / Supervisor / Advisor form before the deadline:

• January NSOP Orientation Leaders
• VISP Ambassadors
• BCIT Training
• RA Training
• Varsity athletes with scheduled competitions

There are no individual or other group waivers of the Early Winter Return fee.

• Approved students may cancel Early Winter Return without a fee through 4pm Friday, January 3, 2020 (email housing@barnard.edu to request to cancel)
• No refunds of the early return fee after that date

• Stop by Res Life office (110 Sulzberger, M-F 9am-5pm) when you return in January to get a WB sticker for your ID
• Students who got Mid-Year Room Changes will move into their new Spring room (i.e. not return to Fall assignment)

Please see barnard.edu/reslife/winter-break-policies.