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This summer’s renovations blessed Carman with some single dorms (on the lower floors), providing the perfect balance between a social scene and privacy.  Staff writer Reyna Choi reports on her fabulously good luck.

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Wallach, the most wholesome and laid-back of freshman dorms, is perfect for independent freshpeople who want to cook for themselves, listen to fab piano music in the lounge, and have a homey home to come back to after a night ~on the town.~

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Named after one of our favorite founding fathers, John Jay’s got the singles that mingle. And lots of food.

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Next up in our Barnard housing lineup is 116—the middle child of the 600s. Not considered as responsible as 600, but also not as adorable and exonerable (word?) as 620. Here we go!

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Generally considered to be among the best of Barnard’s dorms, 620 is highly desired among seniors and juniors with great lottery numbers. On the upper floors, there are massive windows, lots of singles, and great views. Just watch out for the hill and dangerous proximity to Shake Shack. 

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Today marks the Mary-Berry-Jason-Terry-very last day of housing selection. 

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Just steps away from Shake Shack (not sure if that’s a pro or con), 600 W 116th Street is a conveniently located, suite-style dorm. Now that 6-person Barnard groups have gotten their numbers, upperclassmen– read on if you’re not feeling so confident; rising sophomores, read on if you’re feeling lucky. 

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Same Semester, New President!

What Should Acting President Claire Shipman's Nickname Be?

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They prioritize transfer students in their first semesters for housing, but otherwise I don't know any transfers personally who live (read more)
Transferpeople
August 21, 2026
Pretty much all transfers can get housing. (read more)
Transferpeople
August 15, 2026
John Jay way better than Hewitt. (read more)
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thank you from an incoming transfer student :) (read more)
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August 13, 2026

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