VISP Application

We are delighted you have chosen to apply as a Visiting Student to Barnard College. More information about the program can also be found at https://barnard.edu/visiting-international-students-programs. Please note that once the admissions office has reviewed applications, students will receive formal notification of admission, followed by information about the J-1 visa application process, registering for courses, housing (students are generally assigned in a double), health and disability services, etc.

Please complete the application below. To be considered for the Spring, students must submit their application by 9/15. To be considered for the academic year, students must complete their application by 3/15. If you have any questions, please contact visp@barnard.edu or call 212-854-1777.
You will also upload the following materials (link provided in this form):

An essay describing why you wish to spend the academic year or semester at Barnard College
Curriculum Vitae
Copy of your Passport

All supporting material from your university must be emailed to VISP@barnard.edu. This includes:

official university transcript
2 letters of recommendations from university professors
Official TOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo English Score Report (for non-native English speakers)

Note: the form below is for students to complete.
* indicates a required field

Program Information

I am applying for admission for: * (consult with your home insitution about program options)

Spring 2025 (semester) - Deadline 09/15/2024

Fall 2025/Spring 2026 (academic year) - Deadline 03/15/2025

Please list the Names and Contact Information of your Recommenders
(note that recommenders must submit their letters to visp@barnard.edu)

Personal Information

First Name * (as it appears on your passport)

Preferred Name (if different than First Name)

Middle Name (as it appears on your passport)

Last Name * (as it appears on your passport)

Date of Birth *

Email Address *

Confirm Email Address *

Mailing Address *

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Permanent Address (if different than Mailing Address)

Country

Street

City

Region

Postal Code

Mobile/Cell Phone Number *
(please include country code)

Secondary Phone Number
(please include country code)

Please list your Whats App/Skype/Wechat Name(s)/Number(s) here, if applicable

City of Birth*

Country of Birth*

Primary Citizenship*

Do you have additional citizenships? If so, please list below.

Parent Information

Parent/Guardian 1 First Name*

Parent/Guardian 1 Last Name *

Parent/Guardian 1 Relationship *

Parent/Guardian 1 Email Address *

Parent/Guardian 2 First Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Last Name

Parent/Guardian 2 Relationship

Parent/Guardian 2 Email Address

Academic Interest

Primary Academic Interest/Department. For more information about our academic programs, please click here.

Please list courses you would be interested in taking. To view courses offered, click here.

Written Materials Upload

Please upload your essay here.

Please upload your curriclum vitae here

Please upload a copy of your passport here.

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