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Come see why List College is an experience like no other. Sit in on a class, visit the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall, and tour the campuses of JTS, Columbia University, and Barnard College—you'll instantly know that List College is the right place for you.

Visiting Days

Prospective Student Weekend

Prospective Student Weekend (PSW) for high school seniors takes place in the fall of each year. PSW is an excellent chance for you to learn more about the unique opportunities at List College. The weekend is filled with exciting programs that will have you:

Touring JTS, Columbia, and Barnard
Meeting with the deans of List College, Columbia University’s School of General Studies, and Barnard College
Learning with JTS faculty
Celebrating Shabbat in the residence halls
Going out in New York City (past events have included Broadway shows and comedy clubs)
Meeting current and prospective List College students

List College Joint Program student Sydney Sperling (LC '14) talks about Prospective Student Weekend.

Tours

All List College tours include visiting JTS, Columbia / Barnard, and the Mathilde Schechter Residence Hall. Tours last approximately one hour and fifteen minutes and are scheduled by appointment only. If you wish to sit in on a class, we encourage you to contact us at least one week in advance. Please contact the Admissions Office to schedule a tour at (212) 678-8832.

	See a variety of 360-degree photos of popular campus locations.
	View our online virtual tour with List College Tour Guide Rami Schwartzer.

Meet our tour guides:

	Miriam Aniel Joint Program Junior; Richmond, Virginia
	Benjamin Bromberg-Gaber Joint Program Sophomore; Margate, New Jersey
	Nicholas Bruscato Joint Program Junior; Chicago, Illinois
	Keren Fefer Joint Program Senior; Roslyn, New York
	Molly Heller Joint Program Sophomore; Rolling Hills Estates, California
	Seffi Kogen Joint Program Junior; Fair Lawn, New Jersey
	Melissa Kravitz Joint Program Senior; Highland Park, Illinois
	Eric Lawrence Joint Program Senior; Closter, New Jersey
	David Offit Joint Program Senior; Newton, Massachusetts
	Allison Poirier Double Degree Senior; Medfield, Massachusetts
	Marisa Rader Joint Program Junior; Northridge, California
	Matt Renick Joint Program Senior; Los Alamitos, California
	Ron Shapiro Joint Program Senior; Penn Valley, Pennsylvania
	Deborah Stack Joint Program Senior; Franklin Lakes, New Jersey
	Max Tawil Joint Program Sophomore; Brooklyn, New York
	Josh Warshawsky Joint Program Senior; Deerfield, Illinois
	Sarah Wolfish Joint Program Junior; Dublin, California

Interviews

Applicants to List College are highly encouraged to schedule an interview prior to the application deadline. It is not necessary to submit your application prior to scheduling an interview. Applicants are encouraged to have their interview at List College; however, phone interviews can also be arranged.

To schedule an interview contact the Admissions Office at (212) 678-8832. Double Degree Program applicants are encouraged to also arrange an interview at Barnard; applicants must call Barnard directly at (212) 854-2014.

Directions

The Jewish Theological Seminary is located at 3080 Broadway and can be reached by subway, bus, or car:

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By subway: Take the 1 train to 116th Street (Columbia University). Walk six blocks north to JTS, which is located on the northeast corner of 122nd Street and Broadway.

By bus: The M4 and M104 buses stop in front of JTS on the northeast corner of 122nd Street and Broadway.

By car:

From Connecticut and points north: Take I-95 south to Route 9A south, which will become the Henry Hudson Parkway. Continue south on the Henry Hudson Parkway and take Exit 12 (125th Street). Merge onto an unmarked street (Marginal Street) for a short distance, then turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / W. 125th Street. Turn right onto Broadway, then left onto 122nd Street.
From Newark Airport and points south: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 16E (Lincoln Tunnel). Take the Lincoln Tunnel (I-495 east) into Manhattan. Take the left exit toward 40th Street and north / West Side Highway. Merge onto Dyer Avenue. Turn left onto W. 42nd Street. Turn right onto 12th Avenue / West Side Highway. Take the W. 96th Street exit. Merge onto W. 96th Street. Turn left onto Broadway. JTS will be on your right at the corner of Broadway and 122nd Street in approximately 1¼ miles.
From Teaneck and points west: Take the George Washington Bridge (I-95 north / US-9 north) into Manhattan. Take the Route 9A / Henry Hudson Parkway / 178th Street exit. Merge onto the Henry Hudson Parkway / NY-9AS. Take Exit 12 toward W. 125th Street. Merge onto an unmarked street (Marginal Street) for a short distance, then turn left onto Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard / W. 125th Street. Turn right onto Broadway, then left onto 122nd Street.
From LaGuardia Airport and points east: Take the Grand Central Parkway (I-278) to the Robert F. Kennedy (RFK) Bridge (formerly the Triborough Bridge) into Manhattan. Take the Manhattan / Randall's–Wards Island / Downing Stadium exit and merge onto the RFK Bridge. Take the ramp toward Harlem River Drive / 125th Street–Second Avenue. Keep left at the fork in the ramp. Merge onto E. 125th Street / Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard and drive approximately 1½ miles. Turn left onto Broadway, then left onto 122nd Street. JTS is on your left, at the corner of 122nd Street and Broadway.

Places to Stay

Here are a few suggestions for places to stay close to campus:

Guest Rooms at The Jewish Theological Seminary, 3080 Broadway at 122nd Street,
(212) 678-8095
Landmark Guest Rooms at Union Theological Seminary, 121st Street and Broadway,
(212) 280-1313
Hotel Beacon, 2130 Broadway at 75th Street, (212) 787-1100
Hotel Newton, 2528 Broadway at 94th Street, (212) 678-6500
Hotel Lucerne, 201 West 79th Street at Amsterdam Avenue, (212) 875-1000
On The Avenue Hotel, 2178 Broadway at 77th Street, (212) 362-1100

The Jewish Theological Seminary