Holiday Closure
Barton College offices will be closed for the holidays beginning Wednesday, December 24, 2025, and will reopen on Monday, January 5, 2026, at 8 a.m. Please note that inquiries sent to College offices via email or phone during this period may experience a delay in response.
January Term (J-Term)
January Term (J-Term) courses begin on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at 8 a.m. January Term is administered as part of the spring semester for enrollment, financial aid, and billing.
Continuing students arrive on Monday, January 5, 2026. Students approved to reside on campus during January Term should follow arrival and housing instructions provided directly by the Office of Residence Life.
Additional January Term dates are published on the Barton College Academic Calendar: https://www.barton.edu/calendar
Questions regarding January Term housing or residence life should be directed to the Office of Residence Life at [email protected] or 252‑399‑6386.
Spring Semester
The Spring 2026 semester begins on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 8 a.m.
Key academic dates, including add and drop deadlines, breaks, and examination periods, are published on the Barton College Academic Calendar: https://www.barton.edu/calendar
Academic questions related to the spring semester should be directed to the Registrar’s Office at [email protected].
Admissions Information
Prospective students and families seeking information about applying to Barton College or the admissions process should contact the Office of Admissions at [email protected] or 252‑629‑5472. Additional information is available through the Admissions webpage: https://www.barton.edu/admissions
Giving
If you need assistance with an end‑of‑year gift or have questions about giving to Barton College, please contact the Office of Institutional Advancement at [email protected] or 252‑399‑6381. Additional giving information is available at https://give.barton.edu
Campus Emergency
In the event of an emergency, contact 911 immediately.
Campus safety procedures, local campus contacts, and official guidance are available on the Barton College Campus Safety page: https://www.barton.edu/campus-safety
Essential local safety contacts include the Wilson Police Department (non‑emergency): 252‑399‑2323 and 911 for emergencies.
Emergency Actions & Resources
Barton College provides guidance for fire, hazardous materials, tornado, active assailant/armed intruder, evacuation, shelter‑in‑place, and other emergency protocols. Detailed procedures are available through the Campus Safety page.
Stay Informed with Alerts
Barton College uses multiple channels to communicate urgent information to the community. These include email and text notifications through the Code Red Emergency Notification System, updates on the Barton College website (look for a “Red Alert” bar), official College social media accounts, and local and regional television stations.