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With our Catholic liberal arts heritage and over 100 degree programs, including nursing and marine biology, from bachelors through PhDs, we've got your options covered. Focus on arts and sciences, business, education, social work, communication, nursing, medical sciences, theology, or law. Take things further with personalized research and experiential learning opportunities, on and off-campus. Enhance your prospects with hands-on internships at some of the country's top organizations.

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The path to your perfect career begins with planning and support. Career Development has resources for you to help you make the most of your time at Barry. Guidance is just an appointment away.

Service-learning integrates relevant community service with course work and critical reflection to enrich the learning experience, foster social responsibility and civic engagement, and strengthen communities.

Service-Learning

The Honors Program at Barry is designed to challenge, enrich, and prepare especially motivated students to pursue their fullest potential. By participating in a rigorous curriculum rounded out by an array of edifying and interactive events, students explore crucial issues that we face in our daily lives. Students are given the space for discussion and debate and the opportunity to learn from experts in their fields. The Office of Financial Aid can assist with determining eligibility for the Honors Program.

The Monsignor William Barry Memorial Library is located in the center of the beautiful Miami Shores campus of Barry University. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of Barry University and an inspirational figure in the Catholic Church within the Archdiocese of Miami. The extensive Library research collections include more than 950,000 physical items, over 40,000 print and on-line journal subscriptions, and several thousand on-line books and streaming video resources.

At Barry University, you will experience a small community atmosphere where you can always rely on our administrators and faculty for advice, encouragement and personal attention. We take great pride in giving individual attention from the very beginning. You can start building a personal relationship with one of our admissions counselors who will help answer any questions, and guide you through the entire admissions and enrollment process.

Continuing Education (CE) offers a variety of courses and non-credit programs designed to respond to the diverse educational interests and lifelong learning needs of individuals of all ages. We offer certificate, credential exam preparation, and licensure programs for professional and personal enrichment.

High school students: Get a jump-start on your college education with dual enrollment courses from Barry University! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

We are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by Barry University's rich educational mission and intended to enhance your Barry experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that will help transform you into leaders for a just and humane world.

We are an NCAA Division II school and a member of the Sunshine State Conference with 12 varsity teams, including men's baseball, basketball, golf, soccer and tennis; and women's basketball, golf, rowing, soccer, softball, tennis and volleyball. So far, we've won 24 NCAA championships, had 338 All-Americans, 413 Scholar All-Americans, and nine NCAA "Women of the Year" finalists, the most of any Division II school. Not bad at all, but we're going for more.

Campus Life

For students currently enrolled in classes at Barry, we have a wealth of resources you can tap into to bring ease and efficiency to your university experience. Get the help you need with administrative or financial questions, or check out course catalogs to help plan your schedule by semester. All the information you need to excel is at your fingertips.

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Get a real-world, hands-on nursing degree

From the very beginning, Barry University has been committed to giving every student the opportunity they need to go greater for themselves, their families, and communities. We are a collection of community and individual accomplishments that build the healthcare leaders and doers of tomorrow. Barry University nursing students and alum tell the story of what we’re achieving here: we’re creating opportunities, we’re producing breakthroughs, and we’re creating a pipeline of diverse, socially conscious leaders into the healthcare industries of today and tomorrow.

Unparalleled academic support

  • Individual Coaching and workshops
    Our one-on-one academic coaches have proven effective for nursing students by providing feedback, improving study habits, learning strategies, and overall academic performance.
  • Science and math tutoring
    Math and science tutoring helps students improve their understanding of key concepts and problem-solving skills.

Extraordinary advocacy

  • One-on-one counseling
    Students receive personalized attention and support to address their specific needs and concerns in a confidential and non-judgmental environment.
  • Career coaching
    Our career coaches help students identify their strengths and gain the confidence needed to achieve success in the nursing profession.

Exceptional clinical experience

  • Hands-on simulation
    Our simulation labs provide hands-on training and practice in a safe and controlled environment, allowing students to develop clinical skills that are essential for providing high-quality patient care in real-world settings.
  • Top-rated hospital training
    Develop exceptional clinical skills, and the gain confidence and competence to provide safe and effective patient care at our world class partner hospitals.

Affordable

Barry University has been rated one of the top universities in awarding financial aid packages, one of the top universities in creating opportunities for social mobility, and one of the leading universities in minority representation. Our advisors will personalize a grant, scholarship or financial aid package to help you and your family manage the costs of your education. Chances are that the costs will end up being far less than what you expected for a private school education.

  • Substantial hospital scholarships
    Our hospital partnership programs offer unique opportunities to pay only a fraction of regular tuition, making a nursing education more accessible and affordable for future Barry Nurses.
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  • Thousands in scholarships
    BSN programs receive ample support from various sources of funding, including federal grant programs, public and private grants, and scholarships.
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Best Colleges

U.S. News & World Report ranked Barry University as one of the Best Regional Universities in the South in its 2022 edition of Best Colleges. The university was also recognized as a Best Value School, based on its academic quality and affordability.

Barry University

has been designated as an HSI (Hispanic Serving Institution) by the US Department of Education.

Officially Recognized

as a national accreditation agency, by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

Nothing in this non-discrimination statement shall require Barry University to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or the University mission statement.

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