Apply Now

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.

The Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Doctoral Ceremony

May 09

9:30 AM

Shepard and Ruth K. Broad Center for the Performing Arts

Welcome to the College of Arts & Sciences and College of Health & Wellness Doctoral Ceremony

During this special event, we recognize the hard work and dedication of our students graduating with their Doctorates from the College of Arts & Sciences and the College of Health & Wellness. On this day, we invite you to join us in celebrating the individual students who have reached this milestone in their careers. We are proud to send off our graduates to their next leg of the journey, and honor their commitments to serving our communities in their professions.

Additional Commencement Activities:

Tuesday, May 6, 2025 - Ready to Sail: Buccaneers' Cap & Gown Celebration

Come join us at the Barry Bookstore from 3pm-6pm for an opportunity to:

Pick up your cap & gown (for those who had it shipped to campus)
Photo opportunity with Dr. Mike Allen
Order your class ring
Join the Alumni Association
Have your professional graduation portraits taken, click here for details.

Photos with the President will be uploaded to a photo gallery and a download link will be emailed to all graduates once the gallery is available.

Thursday, May 8, 2025

Legacy Reception - 4pm (by invitation)
Baccalaureate Mass/Rose & Candle - 5:30pm (open to all graduates and their guests)
Commencement Reception - Immediately following Rose and Candle (open to all graduates and their guest)

Additional Notes for the Ceremony

Graduates MUST arrive at least ONE HOUR prior to the event and report to Thompson Hall.
Doors will open one hour before the ceremony starts for all guests attending.
Admission is restricted to ticketholders and graduates only.
Please note that air horns, balloons, flags, and strollers will not be permitted at the event.

Ceremony Parking Information

General Parking - $ 20 Flat Fee

Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center Parking
Entrance from NE 115th St (Between N Miami Ave and NE 2nd Ave)

Kirk Landon Parking South
Entrance on N Miami Ave (Between NW 111th St and NW 115th St)

Accessibility Parking Broad - $20 Flat Fee

Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center Parking
Entrance from NE 115th St (Between N Miami Ave and NE 2nd Ave)