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.
Miami Shores Main Campus
Check in: Broad Auditorium
New incoming and transfer students are required to attend New Student Orientation. The interactive 2-day orientation will introduce you to various faculty, staff and students on our main campus as well as many of the resources offered on campus.
Students must register for orientation on mybarry.
8:30am - 9:45am
Breakfast and Orientation Check-in
Fine Arts Quad
Check-in to New Student Orientation and join us for free breakfast.
10:00am - 11:45am
University Welcome & Belonging Sessions
Broad Auditorium
Welcome to Orientation 2025! Learn about university traditions and resources, and meet your O-Team. Mark your transition to the university with New Student Investiture.
12:00pm - 2:00pm
O-Team Groups & Lunch, Classroom Breakout Locations
Roussell Dining Hall
Meet your orientation leaders during your breakout session and lunch.
2:15pm - 2:45pm
Barry SPARK
Broad Auditorium
Student Preparation and Academic Resource Kickoff.
2:45pm - 3:45pm
Meet the CASA Coaches
Broad Auditorium & Classroom Breakout Locations
Get to know your CASA coaches, who will provide the tools and resources for your academic success.
4:00pm
Playfair
Health and Sports Center
Interactive teambuilding with your fellow new students. Pick up your free swag at the door.
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Dinner
Roussell Dining Hall
Dinner with O-Team
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Late Night Activities
Thompson Lobby
8:30am - 9:45am
Breakfast with the Deans
Thompson Lawn
Meet and greet your academic deans.
10:00am - 10:45am
Buc’s Nation
Broad Auditorium
11:00am - 12:00pm
O-Team Groups
Breakout Locations
Meet your O-Team leaders for discussions, activities, and next steps.
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Lunch and Campus Connections Fair
Location: Roussell Dining Hall and Landon Atrium
2:30pm
Transfer Student Session
LaVoie 113
Are you transferring to Barry U from another college or university? Meet other transfer students and learn more about the programs and events.
3:00pm
International Student Orientation
Landon Events Room
All incoming International Students must attend this required session hosted by International Student Services.
4:00pm
Stamps Scholars Orientation
LaVoie 113
All new Stamps Scholars must attend this required Stamps Scholar session.
3:00pm - 6:00pm
Complete Final Transactional Tasks:
Registration, Financial Aid, Student IDs, Payment Plans
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Cookout by the pool
Buc Stop Cookout
Wrap up your New Student Orientation experience with a BBQ dinner at the pool.
