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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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Barry University Students

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.

2021-2022 Academic Calendar

Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law

Fall Semester 2021

August 16-19
Monday - Thursday
Practice Ready Institute
August 17-19 Tuesday - Thursday Orientation
August 17 Tuesday University Assembly
August 20 Friday 2L/3L Orientation
August 23 Monday Classes Begin For All Students
September 6 Monday Labor Day Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
October 4-6 Monday - Wednesday Midterm Exams
November 24 Wednesday Fall Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
November 25-26 Thursday - Friday Thanksgiving Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
November 30 Tuesday Last Day of Classes - Follow Wednesday Schedule
December 1 Wednesday Make-up for Monday-Wednesday Classes
December 2 Thursday Make-up for Tuesday & Thursday Classes
December 3-5 Friday - Sunday Reading Period
December 6 Monday Final Exams Begin
December 17 Friday Final Exams End
December 18 - January 2 Saturday - Sunday Christmas Holiday Break (Law School Closed - No Classes)
August 16-19 August 17-19 Monday - Thursday Tuesday - Thursday Practice Ready Institute Orientation
August 16-19 August 17 Monday - Thursday Tuesday Practice Ready Institute University Assembly
August 16-19 August 20 Monday - Thursday Friday Practice Ready Institute 2L/3L Orientation
August 16-19 August 23 Monday - Thursday Monday Practice Ready Institute Classes Begin For All Students
August 16-19 September 6 Monday - Thursday Monday Practice Ready Institute Labor Day Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
August 16-19 October 4-6 Monday - Thursday Monday - Wednesday Practice Ready Institute Midterm Exams
August 16-19 November 24 Monday - Thursday Wednesday Practice Ready Institute Fall Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
August 16-19 November 25-26 Monday - Thursday Thursday - Friday Practice Ready Institute Thanksgiving Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
August 16-19 November 30 Monday - Thursday Tuesday Practice Ready Institute Last Day of Classes - Follow Wednesday Schedule
August 16-19 December 1 Monday - Thursday Wednesday Practice Ready Institute Make-up for Monday-Wednesday Classes
August 16-19 December 2 Monday - Thursday Thursday Practice Ready Institute Make-up for Tuesday & Thursday Classes
August 16-19 December 3-5 Monday - Thursday Friday - Sunday Practice Ready Institute Reading Period
August 16-19 December 6 Monday - Thursday Monday Practice Ready Institute Final Exams Begin
August 16-19 December 17 Monday - Thursday Friday Practice Ready Institute Final Exams End
August 16-19 December 18 - January 2 Monday - Thursday Saturday - Sunday Practice Ready Institute Christmas Holiday Break (Law School Closed - No Classes)

Fall Semester 2021 Saturday Make-Up Days for Re-Scheduled Fall Classes

September 18
Saturday
Make up Date
October 9 Saturday Make up Date
October 23 Saturday Make up Date
November 6 Saturday Make up Date
November 20 Saturday Make up Date
September 18 October 9 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
September 18 October 23 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
September 18 November 6 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
September 18 November 20 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date

Spring Semester 2022

January 3
Monday
University Re-opens
January 4-7 Tuesday - Friday Practice Ready Institute
January 10 Monday Classes Begin for Returning Students
January 12-14 Wednesday - Friday Orientation for Spring 2022 entering 1Ls
January 17 Monday Martin Luther King Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
January 18 Tuesday Classes Begin for Spring 2022 entering 1Ls
February 21-23 Monday - Wednesday Midterm Exams
February 22-23 Tuesday - Wednesday Florida Bar Exam
March 7-11 Monday - Friday Spring Break (No Classes)
April 14-17 Thursday - Sunday Easter Break (Law School Closed - No Classes)
April 25 Monday Last Day of Classes
April 26 Tuesday Make-up day for Tuesday -Thursday classes
April 27 Wednesday Make-up day for Monday-Wednesday classes
April 28 - May 1 Thursday - Sunday Reading Period
May 2 Monday Final Exams Begin
May 12 Thursday Final Exams End
May 12 Thursday Graduation Mass/ Reception
May 13 Friday Graduation Ceremony (Official graduation date posted as 05/12/22)
January 3 January 4-7 Monday Tuesday - Friday University Re-opens Practice Ready Institute
January 3 January 10 Monday Monday University Re-opens Classes Begin for Returning Students
January 3 January 12-14 Monday Wednesday - Friday University Re-opens Orientation for Spring 2022 entering 1Ls
January 3 January 17 Monday Monday University Re-opens Martin Luther King Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
January 3 January 18 Monday Tuesday University Re-opens Classes Begin for Spring 2022 entering 1Ls
January 3 February 21-23 Monday Monday - Wednesday University Re-opens Midterm Exams
January 3 February 22-23 Monday Tuesday - Wednesday University Re-opens Florida Bar Exam
January 3 March 7-11 Monday Monday - Friday University Re-opens Spring Break (No Classes)
January 3 April 14-17 Monday Thursday - Sunday University Re-opens Easter Break (Law School Closed - No Classes)
January 3 April 25 Monday Monday University Re-opens Last Day of Classes
January 3 April 26 Monday Tuesday University Re-opens Make-up day for Tuesday -Thursday classes
January 3 April 27 Monday Wednesday University Re-opens Make-up day for Monday-Wednesday classes
January 3 April 28 - May 1 Monday Thursday - Sunday University Re-opens Reading Period
January 3 May 2 Monday Monday University Re-opens Final Exams Begin
January 3 May 12 Monday Thursday University Re-opens Final Exams End
January 3 May 12 Monday Thursday University Re-opens Graduation Mass/ Reception
January 3 May 13 Monday Friday University Re-opens Graduation Ceremony (Official graduation date posted as 05/12/22)

Spring 2022 Saturday Make-Up Days for Re-Scheduled Spring Classes

January 29
Saturday
Make up Date
February 12 Saturday Make up Date
March 19 Saturday Make up Date
March 26 Saturday Make up Date
April 9 Saturday Make up Date
January 29 February 12 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
January 29 March 19 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
January 29 March 26 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
January 29 April 9 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date

Summer Semester 2022

May 23-27
Monday - Friday
Practice Ready Institute
May 30 Monday Memorial Day Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
May 31 Tuesday Classes Begin
July 4 Monday July 4th Holiday Celebrated (Law School Closed - No Classes)
July 19 Tuesday Last Day of Classes Follow Monday schedule to make up for 7/4
July 20 Wednesday Make-up day for Monday -Wednesday classes
July 21 Thursday Make-up day for Tuesday -Thursday classes
July 22-24 Friday - Sunday Reading Period
July 25 Monday Final Exams Begin
July 26-27 Tuesday - Wednesday Florida Bar Exam
August 1 Monday Final Exams End
May 23-27 May 30 Monday - Friday Monday Practice Ready Institute Memorial Day Holiday (Law School Closed - No Classes)
May 23-27 May 31 Monday - Friday Tuesday Practice Ready Institute Classes Begin
May 23-27 July 4 Monday - Friday Monday Practice Ready Institute July 4th Holiday Celebrated (Law School Closed - No Classes)
May 23-27 July 19 Monday - Friday Tuesday Practice Ready Institute Last Day of Classes Follow Monday schedule to make up for 7/4
May 23-27 July 20 Monday - Friday Wednesday Practice Ready Institute Make-up day for Monday -Wednesday classes
May 23-27 July 21 Monday - Friday Thursday Practice Ready Institute Make-up day for Tuesday -Thursday classes
May 23-27 July 22-24 Monday - Friday Friday - Sunday Practice Ready Institute Reading Period
May 23-27 July 25 Monday - Friday Monday Practice Ready Institute Final Exams Begin
May 23-27 July 26-27 Monday - Friday Tuesday - Wednesday Practice Ready Institute Florida Bar Exam
May 23-27 August 1 Monday - Friday Monday Practice Ready Institute Final Exams End

Summer 2022 Saturday Make-Up Days for Re-Scheduled Summer Classes

June 11
Saturday
Make up Date
June 25 Saturday Make up Date
July 9 Saturday Make up Date
June 11 June 25 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
June 11 July 9 Saturday Saturday Make up Date Make up Date
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