Moving In

New First Year Students (Fall 2022)

New enrolling First Year students will select a Check-In Time Slot to move in during the date/times below:

Date	Time	Location
Sunday, August 28, 2022	8am - 12:45pm	Barnard Hall Lobby

Access Barnard will invited some HEOP/CSTEP, FLI, and international FY students to participate in a pre-orientation program which will move in earlier.

Students must be compliant with the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements in order to check in.

Please refer to the email sent to you on 8/24 regarding instructions for unloading your belongings & moving into your residence hall.

New Transfer & Visiting Students (Fall 2022)

New enrolling Transfer & Visiting students will select a Check-In Time Slot to move in during the date/times below:

Date	Time	Location
Sunday, August 28, 2022	1 - 4:45pm	Barnard Hall Lobby

Students must be compliant with the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements in order to check in.

Continuing Students (Fall 2022)

Continuing Students (including those returning from a leave of absence) will select Check-In Time Slots to move in during the following dates/times.

Students may select any available time slot (check-ins are not determined by class year).

Unfortunately we are not able to provide evening check-ins after the time slots end each day (students can select to move in the following day when time slots resume).

Date	Time	Location
Saturday, September 3, 2022	9am - 5:45pm	Barnard Hall Lobby
Sunday, September 4, 2022	9am - 5:45pm	Barnard Hall Lobby
Monday, September 5, 2022	10am - 3:45pm	Barnard Hall Lobby
Later Check-Ins: Tuesday - Friday, September 6 - 9, 2022	9am - 4:45pm	Res Life Office, 110 Sulzberger (campus map)

Students must be compliant with the pre-arrival COVID-19 testing and vaccination requirements in order to check in.

Students will need to show their Student ID when checking in. If you lost your ID over the summer, please see the ID section below for replacement information.

Students assisting with NSOP as Orientation Leaders, etc. will receive information about early move-ins from the offices they’re working with later this summer. Unfortunately we are not able to provide early check-in for other students not working with campus offices for NSOP.

Pre-Arrival Testing & Vaccination Requirements

All residents will need to be compliant with the College's pre-arrival Covid-19 testing and vaccination requirements as outlined in the guide below:

• Arrival Guide for Fall 2022 (Public Health Response Team)

Questions about the requirements should be directed to phrt@barnard.edu.

In order to check-in and receive their keys for campus housing, students must show a GREEN screen in the Coverified app. For information about how to install & use the app, please check the guide linked above.

Please note that all students must upload to the  CoVerified app a negative PCR test result from no more than 10 days prior to your move-in date (except for students who have tested positive and already completed an isolation period within the last 90 days). This result must be uploaded into the  CoVerified app and will result in a “GREEN” screen (positive results should be reported to phrt@barnard.edu for review and then incorporated into  CoVerified). Students will not be permitted to move in without a GREEN screen in the CoVerified app.

If you test positive at any time in the ten days before you move in, you must complete a full 10 days of isolation before you can access campus. Additionally, you should not come to campus if you feel sick or unwell (students can select a later arrival date on the Housing Portal if needed and should contact Orientation@barnard.edu to let them know they will miss part of NSOP). 

As there are no exceptions to these policies, we encourage everyone to have a travel and accommodation plan to account for sickness or a positive COVID-19 test. These policies were created to minimize the spread of COVID-19 and agree with CDC guidance that advises no travel (which aligns with the policies from many other colleges and universities, including Columbia University).

After you’ve moved into your residence hall, students are encouraged to consider taking an antigen (rapid) test if you’ve traveled extensively or think you may otherwise be at risk. This testing is not required, and results should only be reported to the Public Health Response Team (PHRT) if positive. Residential students who test positive after they’ve moved in will be connected with the PHRT and provided on-campus isolation support.

Check-In Time Slots

To help the College coordinate and ensure a smooth process, all students will need to select a Check-In Time Slot for their planned arrival to campus.

To select a Time Slot, log into the Housing Portal and click "SELECT TIME TIME." Students may also cancel and select a different time slot should they need to.

The time slot is for when students should arrive to campus to start the check-in process. After checking in and receiving their room keys, students may move into their residence hall.

How to Check-In at Barnard Hall (Barcode)

1. Enter the Main Gate at Broadway & 117th St. (3009 Broadway).
Transfer & Upperclass students -- if arriving to campus in your own vehicle, you should wait to unload any belongings at your residence hall until after you have checked in at Barnard Hall.

2. Enter Barnard Hall from the north side (if you need an accessible entrance, there is a ramp at the south entrance).

3. Show your GREEN screen in the Coverified app to confirm you submitted a negative pre-arrival COVID-19 PCR test result.

4. Show your check-in Barcode (print or show from the front page of the Housing Portal).
You will sign for your room keys (and Student ID, if you are a new student).

5. Exit through the South end.

6. You can then proceed to your residence hall to start moving in!

Guest Access

Students will be permitted to sign in one (1) daytime Guest at a time (8am-10pm) to help them with move into the residence halls. Overnight guests are not permitted. Guests must be 17 years or older (minors may not be signed in as a guest).

The Guest will need to complete an online form upon arrival (using their own mobile device) linked from a QR code at the Front Desk or with staff outside the building. Guests will need to confirm via the form that they are both vaccinated and boostered for COVID-19 and not feeling any symptoms on the day of their visit (the form cannot be submitted in advance of the visit day).

Guests (and their Hosts) must remain masked for the entire duration of the time they are in the residence halls.

Pre-arrival testing is not required for Guests; but given current COVID-19 rates in NYC and across the country, Guests may wish to consider antigen testing within 24 hours before coming to campus and remaining masked outdoors as well, especially in crowded areas.

The student Host will need to be present when the Guest registers to enter (unaccompanied Guests may not enter the building). The student Host must stay with the Guest at all times and Guests may not stay in the building if the Host leaves.

Students who may need an additional Guest to provide move-in assistance as an accommodation for a disability or medical condition should submit a request to CARDS (Center for Accessibility Resources & Disability Services) by emailing CARDS@barnard.edu no later than 5 days before their scheduled arrival date.

Additional guest policy information is available at https://barnard.edu/reslife/policies/guests.

NSOP Orientation (New Students)

The Student Experience & Engagement (SEE) office will email new enrolling students about NSOP (the New Student Orientation Program) closer to the start of the semester. Information will also be available at barnard.edu/studentlife/orientation.

Incoming Parent & Family Orientation

The parents and families of incoming first-year and transfer students are invited to participate in orientation sessions on Sunday, August 28. The schedule, Covid-19 protocols for visitors, and more information can be found at barnard.edu/incoming-parent-family-orientation. Any questions may be directed to the Office of Family Engagement at parents@barnard.edu.

Campus Map & Directions

• Campus Map
• Directions to Campus
• Residence Hall Floor Plans *

* All measurements on residence hall floor plans are approximate. We encourage students to refrain from purchasing and/or cutting carpets, curtains, etc. until you move into your room and take exact measurements.

Parking, Unloading, & Carts

The area in front of each residence hall is reserved for short-term unloading only.

Please do not leave your car unattended. Do not double-park cars as this blocks the unloading zone. Double-parked cars may be ticketed or towed by NYPD.

After unloading items, cars will need to relocate to provide access for others. Metered street parking elsewhere in the neighborhood will be extremely limited, so please check out this list of list of Parking Garages in the area.

A limited number of carts will be available for use from the front desk of each residence hall. Students are encouraged to bring their own cart, hand truck, dolly, etc. to help them move their belongings into the residence halls.

Student IDs (& replacements for lost IDs)

New enrolling students must submit a photo online ASAP (if you haven’t already done so) so that your Student ID will be included in their check-in envelope.

Returning students who may have lost their Student ID should fill out the CARES ID Replacement Form for assistance in obtaining a replacement ID card.

Students must carry their Student IDs at all times for swipe access to their residence hall and other buildings on campus.

Recommended / Prohibited Items in the Residence Halls

Please consult this list for recommended and prohibited items. Save yourself room in your car, suitcase, etc, by leaving things behind that are not permitted in the residence halls!

Because space is tight, we encourage students to bring only the essentials. It's easier to purchase needed items after you move in than bringing too many belongings with you and not having room to store them. Additionally, we encourage you to refrain from purchasing and/or cutting carpets, curtains, etc. until you move into your room and take exact measurements.

Mail & Packages

For the hours of the Student Mail Room in Altschul Hall, please visit Mail Services.

All mail & packages must be addressed to students' mailboxes in the Student Mail Room. Any mail/packages addressed to a student's residence hall would be "returned to sender."

The Student Mail Room will accept mail & packages for students up to 3 days before their scheduled move-in date. If you're sending packages before moving in, please ask the shipper to hold delivery until that time.

For information about how to find your Mailing Address and receiving mail in the Student Mailroom, please visit Student Mail Information.

Go Green! (Have an Environmentally-Friendly Move-In)

The College and Residential Life & Housing are committed to sustainable practices and climate action. Help us meet those goals by planning a "Green" move-in!

• Get rid of stuff before you move it! You will have a limited amount of space in your room, so bring only the essentials to make your move lighter and more energy-efficient.
• Instead of buying brand new cardboard boxes, ask your local grocery, hardware, liquor, or dry goods store for boxes. Or, use reusable plastic tubs.
• Instead of packing your boxes with newspaper or bubble wrap, use your towels or bed linens.
• After moving in, break down your boxes and put them in the recycle bin (in the Quad, take them to the basement); or better yet, flatten them and save them or send them home for a future move!

For more information about the College's sustainability and climate action, please visit barnard.edu/sustainability-climate-action.

Local Hotels for Families

For a list of area hotels, please visit barnard.edu/accommodations.