While they could not attend Columbia classes , those who passed examinations based on the syllabus would receive a degree .
The board of trustees repeatedly rejected Barnard 's suggestion , but in 1883 agreed to create a detailed syllabus of study for women .
While trustees could not attend Columbia classes , those who passed examinations based on the syllabus would receive a degree .
The board of trustees repeatedly rejected Barnard 's suggestion , but in 1883 agreed to create a detailed syllabus of study for women .