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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.

Family Orientation Track

Schedule Thursday, August 22

Miami Shores Main Campus
Check in: Thompson Lawn

Family members of incoming and transfer students are invited to attend the family orientation track. The interactive 1-day family orientation will introduce you to various faculty, staff and students on our main campus as well as many of the resources offered on campus. 

Optional sessions include breakfast with your students between 8:30-9:45 am and breakout sessions from 10:00 am -11:50 am.

The official Barry Bucs Family Welcome takes place at 1:15pm in the Broad Auditorium. Please be sure your student includes family member details when registering for orientation on mybarry.

 

Thursday, August 22

10:00am - 10:30am

Choose Your Adventure:

  • Campus Tours | Cor Jesu Chapel
    Tour our beautiful campus with our Barry U Ambassadors.
  • Campus Safe-Tea Time | Andreas 111
    Chat with our campus safety officers and get your questions answered.
  • First-Gen Family Resources | Gato Gallery
    Learn how we can support families of first-generation college students.
  • Health and Wellness | Andreas 112
    Discover how we keep your students mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.
  • Student Life on Campus | Thompson Lobby
    Want to see your students get involved on campus? Learn about Barry clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities on campus.

10:40am - 11:10am

Choose Your Adventure:

  • Campus Safe-Tea Time | Andreas 111
    Chat with our campus safety officers and get your questions answered.
  • First-Gen Family Resources | Gato Gallery
    Learn how we can support families of first-generation college students.
  • Health and Wellness | Andreas 112
    Discover how we keep your students mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.
  • Student Life on Campus | Thompson Lobby
    Want to see your students get involved on campus? Learn about Barry clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities on campus.

11:20am - 11:50am

Choose Your Adventure:

  • Campus Tours | Cor Jesu Chapel
    Tour our beautiful campus with our Barry U Ambassadors.
  • Campus Safe-Tea Time | Andreas 111
    Chat with our campus safety officers and get your questions answered.
  • First-Gen Family Resources | Gato Gallery
    Learn how we can support families of first-generation college students.
  • Health and Wellness | Andreas 112
    Discover how we keep your students mentally, emotionally and physically healthy.
  • Student Life on Campus | Thompson Lobby
    Want to see your students get involved on campus? Learn about Barry clubs, organizations and leadership opportunities on campus.

12:00pm - 1:00pm

Lunch

Thompson Lawn

1:15pm - 2:00pm

Barry Bucs Family Welcome

Broad Auditorium

2:15pm - 2:45pm

Barry SPARK

Student Preparation and Academic Resource Kickoff 

Broad Auditorium

Families and students

3:00pm - 3:30pm

Network of Support

3:45pm - 4:30pm

Parent Mixer

Library Gallery

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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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