High School Students
What sets Barnard apart from other colleges on your list?
Whether looking for guidance on how to make the most of high school in preparation for Barnard, details on the application process, what to see in planning your visit, or an overview of what programs we offer, we encourage you to explore the full Barnard website and join our mailing list.
Learn why Barnard is such a unique combination of descriptions—an independent liberal arts and sciences college in partnership with a university, a college for women in a coed setting, a residential campus in New York City—so many different worlds, why choose one? Then, come visit us to see if we're the place for you. Tenth and eleventh graders should also consider our Summer Programs for High School Students.
Flexibility and an interdisciplinary approach
Independent Learning with a Flexible Structure
Nine Ways of Knowing
Majors and Academic Programs
Urban setting with a sense of community
Life on Campus: A Living and Learning Community
Morningside Heights, the Academic Acropolis
A women's college with a coed experience
New York City as Neighbors
Small and personal with big resources
Academic Resources
The Women's College Advantage
New York City as Resource
Relationship with Columbia
Varsity, Club, and Intramural Sports
Multiple Perspectives
A Diverse Academic Experience
Big Issues: Bigger Community
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Application Requirements for First-Year Students
Home Schooled Students
