Barnard and Partner Conferences
For Barnard departments, staff, faculty, and Barnard-led partnerships planning a residential summer conference or program on campus.
SUMMER@BARNARD
Summer Conferences and Custom Programs
Featured Custom Program
The Barnard MasterScholar Summer Research Program
The Barnard MasterScholar Summer Research Program is a highly selective, interdisciplinary summer research experience for high school students seeking a rigorous pre-college academic program while living and learning on Barnard’s campus in Manhattan. Built around college-level research training, students combine subject areas across STEM, the arts, and the humanities into an original research topic, supported by small seminar-style classes taught by faculty, expert guest lecturers, and a dedicated team of teaching assistants.
Upon completion, students receive a program completion certificate and an official course grade from program faculty.
Program Dates: July 19 to August 8, 2026
Custom Programs
For external organizations that want to design and run a program jointly with Summer@Barnard, with shared planning, academic components, and a Barnard campus experience.
External Conferences and Group Rentals
For non-affiliated organizations hosting a residential summer conference or program at Barnard.
The Neighborhood
Barnard in NYC
Barnard sits on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, putting your program in the middle of one of the best learning environments in the world. Step off campus and you’re minutes from museums, performance venues, neighborhood cafés, and iconic parks. Whether New York City is central to your program or simply the setting, participants benefit from the access, momentum, and possibilities that come with being in New York.
Campus spaces and services at a glance
Academic and event spaces
Classrooms and auditoriums, plus event venues that can support smaller sessions and larger gatherings.
Dining and catering
Dining hall options and catering support, including dietary accommodations.
Residential housing
Air-conditioned residence halls with Wi-Fi, lounges, and on-campus staffing support.
Tell us what you’re planning and we will route your inquiry to the right Summer@Barnard pathway.
Our Community
