List College Prospective Student Web Series

Gather virtually with fellow high school seniors for a series of events designed to help you learn more about List College, Columbia University, and Barnard College. Feel free to pick and choose which events to attend or add them all to your “List”! You’re invited to meet the deans, sit in on JTS classes, speak with student leaders, and discover the limitless opportunities afforded to List College students.

Please note that all times are in Eastern Time.

Sunday, October 17, at 3:00 p.m.
Academic Panel: Meet the List College Academic Advisors 
Join the Admissions team and List College academic advisors to begin your in-depth exploration of List College. There’s no better way to picture yourself as a List College student than to hear from our students! Panelists will share their experiences in the Joint and Double Degree Programs and discuss their paths to List College, major options, extracurricular involvements, leadership experiences, internships, and much more. Following our opening session covering an academic overview of dual-degree requirements, the List College Academic Advisors and current students will respond to prepared questions as well as your questions submitted in the chat during the LIVE session. 

Sunday, October 17, at 4:00 p.m.
Student Life and Residence Life Panel
Representatives from List College Student Life and Residence Life will share the unique highlights of our living-learning community. Hear from a robust group of current List College Joint Program and Double Degree Program about the limitless offerings on the JTS, Columbia and Barnard campuses. This session will cover topics including: on-campus living, vast extra-curricular opportunities, and Jewish Life. 

Monday, October 18, at 7:00 p.m.
Application Deep Dive
The Admissions team will guide you through the List College application and review process. During this session we will walk through the Common Application for List College together, offer tips on how to “boost” your application, review the financial aid process, and discuss how each application is reviewed. We will also hold a Q & A to answer any questions and best prepare you for the soonest application deadline: Early Decision on November 1.

Wednesday, October 20, at 7:00 p.m.
Student Activities Fair
The List College education extends far beyond the classroom. Our student speakers will discuss the range of extracurricular opportunities from campus activities to Greek life to internships.

Thursday, October 21, at 7:00 p.m.
Alumni Panel
How does List College prepare you for your career? Hear from a panel of our esteemed alumni working in fields ranging from business, law, education, the arts, and more. Our alumni take great pride in their List College education and they look forward to sharing the ways their two degrees have been recognized by employers post-graduation. This panel will be moderated by the Director of JTS Alumni Affairs.

Sunday, October 24, at 3:00 p.m.
Barnard Bash
Calling all female applicants: this meet-up is a chance for you to learn more about what makes the Double Degree Program with Barnard College unique! Chat informally with current students and hear more about the Barnard women’s college experience. Even if you’re set on the Joint Program with Columbia, consider attending this session for more insight into the similarities and differences between both dual-degree program offerings.

Sunday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Oneg with Admissions Interns
Need a way to “de-stress” and unwind amidst your application process? Our Admissions interns have prepared virtual games and activities to make “hanging out” online together an all-around fun time. This is your chance to chat with current and prospective List College students in a fun and informal way.

Sunday, October 24, at 7:00 p.m.
Parent Panel Q&A
We invite parents of prospective students to learn more about the List College experience and application process. Staff, students, and administration will share what makes the List College community experience one-of-a-kind.

Optional Supplements Offered Throughout This Series:

Sit In on a JTS, Columbia, or Barnard Course
JTS faculty are renowned scholars in the field of Jewish Studies. Our professors take great pride in teaching and facilitating thought-provoking discussions in their classes. Experience a taste of the List College classroom in a session created just for you and fellow prospective students.

Register for a List College Interview

Virtual List College Campus Tours 

For more information, please contact the Admissions Office at (212) 678-8832 or lcadmissions@jtsa.edu.

*Please note, unless otherwise stated, all events are only open to prospective applicants. Parents/guardians are invited to attend our Academics Panel, Student Life & Residence Life Panel, Alumni Panel and Parent Panel. 

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