St. John the Divine
This awe-inspiring cathedral might be the only one to host a Blessing of the Bicycles and an artist-in-residence.
The Neighborhood
Neighborhood Tour
The Hungarian Pastry Shop
The covers of books lining the walls and the smell of fresh pastries will enchant you in this local favorite of famous writers and students alike.
Mosaic Benches at Grant’s Tomb
Working with the community, artist Pedro Silvabuilt created 350 feet of colorful Gaudí-esque benches.
Morningside Heights by the Numbers
7
major institutions of higher education
45,000
students from around the world
300
acres of parkland
Going to Barnard means having New York City as your campus. I love being able to explore all corners of the City, thanks to the subway, while also having access to the beautiful nature of Morningside Heights.
Sophie Baum ’22
Neighborhood
The Academic Acropolis
With seven major schools across 15 city blocks, Morningside Heights has been dubbed the Academic Acropolis. Everything a student might need is right at their fingertips.
Community Impact
Give Back
Students have numerous opportunities to get involved in the local community, including work-study jobs at local nonprofits and clubs that work with schools.
Morningside Heights is one of New York City’s safest precincts, and NYC has become one of the safest cities in the United States. Still, Barnard has several initiatives to ensure the security of students.
Peace of Mind
CARES promotes community safety and well-being by addressing campus security concerns, as well as individual challenges — while keeping inclusion and equity at the forefront of their efforts.
A safe and free alternative to walking alone at night – Columbia's on-demand evening shuttle.
Transportation between Columbia's Morningside, Manhanttanville, and Medical Center campuses.