<p>Hello all,</p>
<p>I was wondering if you think it is possible for me to obtain a single room at Barnard as a first-year? I know they are technically not given out to first years but what are the circumstances that would permit a freshman to get a single?</p>
<p>Thanks everyone!!</p>
<p>I don’t really know the answer to this, but would encourage you to NOT focus on getting a single as a first year.</p>
<p>My D graduated in 2009 from Barnard. A huge part of her college experience revolved around embracing new and different situations and relationships, and rooming with people she had never met before that first year was something she would not trade for anything. Barnard housing sends out a fairly detailed questionnaire for you to take regarding housing preferences, and as long as you answer all these things honestly, I think you will be pleased with your roommates. My D was so, so excited to get to know her future roommates that summer before she started at Barnard….I remember well the day she found out who they were….she immediately contacted them and they started getting to know each other and making plans. </p>
<p>That first year she shared a two-room triple in Brooks. Her roommates and she got along very well…though they chose not to continue living together after that first year. She did get a single in a suite in Plimpton with girls who are now life-long friends for the other three years at Barnard. But I don’t think she would trade that first year in that triple for anything. </p>
<p>So, I guess I am offering unsolicited advice here: even if you CAN get a single, put yourself out there and meet new friends and see what happens!</p>
<p>Hey there, I’m currently a first-year at the College, and from what I know, the only way you will/can get a single your first year is with a medical note. Even then, I’m sure it’s incredibly unlikely they will be able to give you a single, as Barnard housing in the quad is filled to the brim. Res Life does their best to make sure everyone is happy, but as far as singles go it’s incredibly unlikely unless you have a serious condition described extensively. </p>