International Student Services
International Student Services
International students and student immigrants have access to all services provided by Student Support and Engagement. Barnes Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing is approved by the Department of Homeland Security under the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services to host F1 status. Eligibility documents for international students are maintained by the Student Engagement Advisor.
The Student Engagement Advisor maintains immigration documents and acts as an advisor and referral source for international students. International students are required to contact the Student Engagement Advisor at least once each term and before any program or record changes are made. The Advisor and the student will then work with the Academic and Student Support Advisor to process “adds/drops.” See IV.C. Add/Drop.
The Goldfarb School of Nursing Emergency Compassion Fund
The Goldfarb School of Nursing Emergency Compassion Fund was established to provide financial assistance to nursing students who encounter unexpected emergency or crisis situations that would impact their ability to meet and successfully complete their academic requirements.
To be eligible for a financial assistance award, a student must be currently enrolled and be able to provide a description of their emergency situation, which may include supporting documentation. . For more information on the Emergency Compassion Fund students should meet with their Student Engagement Advisor.
Counseling
Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing provides personal counseling to students and their family members through the services of the Student Assistance Program (SAP). The SAP is a free, confidential service with a team of credentialed professionals ready to help no matter what the issue or personal challenge. SAP counselors are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. In-person appointments can be coordinated with a professional located near you. Contact your SAP by phone at (314) 747-7490 or (888) 505-6444, or by logging on to the website (www.bjceap.org).
Research Experience Program
The Office of Nursing Research provides opportunities for selected students to participate in mentored research experiences through the Research Experience Student Mentor Program. The goal of this program is to encourage Goldfarb School of Nursing (GSON) students to enter PhD programs with a focus on recruitment to GSON. Along with the Director of the REx Program, students will identify a research faculty mentor from GSON, Washington University or the Washington University School of Medicine. Students will be provided with an opportunity to participate in an on-going research study and/or perform on a research project during their mentorship. A didactic teaching program will provide training in research study design and the scientific method. Each student will receive a $500 discount on tuition for each term to compensate them for their participation in the program.
Student Employment
Member organizations in BJC Health Care offer part-time job opportunities to students. Students who work within the system may be eligible for tuition reimbursement. Postings can be found on the BJC website (www.bjc.org) for available job opportunities.
Alumni Affairs and Advisory Council
The Department of Alumni Affairs offers opportunities that foster meaningful lifelong relationships with the school and the growing community of nursing professionals. Regardless of which school you attended, our alumni are part of an incredible network across the country.
Barnes-Jewish College Alumni Association includes all past graduates of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing and graduates from our legacy schools – Barnes-Jewish College of Nursing, Barnes Hospital School of Nursing, and Jewish Hospital School of Nursing. The mission of the association is to unite the graduates of the educational institutions, support the interests of Barnes-Jewish College Goldfarb School of Nursing, and promote the professional and education advancements of nursing.
The purpose of the association is focused on connecting current students and alumni, supporting fundraising activities that support the goals of the college, sponsoring events that benefit future and current students and advocating for the College within the global community.
Alumni Advisory Council is comprised of a diverse group of representatives – alumni, students and faculty graduates – that meet quarterly to promote the mission and purposes of the Association as determined by the office of the President. Members of the Council actively participate in alumni reunions, annual college homecoming, educational programming, social activities that transition graduating students to alumni status, a variety of publications and constituent communications, bestowing awards, and maintaining the college archives.
Throughout the country and around the world, our alumni are practicing as part of a vibrant health care workforce employed as nurses, researchers, educators and leaders in the field. Our alumni are forever connected by their shared experience of a nursing education at Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College.