Pre-Commencement Activities

Herff-Jones Ring Company will be on campus in the bookstore throughout the semester.  The dates that they will be on campus are listed at http://www.barry.edu/commencement/announcements/classRings.htm

Account balance must be under $1000.00 to pick up caps and gowns.

Barry University conforms to the Intercollegiate Code for academic dress which regulates what is worn with the academic gown, hood, and cap for the commencement ceremony. Students may only wear honor cords given by Barry Academic Honors societies.  Honor society, sorority/fraternity satin scarves may not be worn.   Caps and gowns are included in the graduation fee and may be picked up at the Landon Student Union Bookstore.

Regalia will not be available after 6:00 PM on Friday, December 18, 2009.

* ACE students and Education students who take classes at off main campus sites will receive their caps and gowns from their site directors.

The Photographer will be on campus for pictures December 15, 16, 17, and 18 in Landon Student Union http://www.barry.edu/commencement/ceremony/photographs.htm

Tell the University about yourself.  Complete the form at http://www.barry.edu/commencement/aboutYou/Default.htm

Baccalaureate Mass Cor Jesu Chapel, Barry University Main Campus

Friday, December 18, 2009 at 5:00 p.m.
All graduates are invited and encouraged to attend the Baccalaureate Liturgy. The Baccalaureate liturgy is a celebration of graduation. Graduates should wear academic robes (no hoods or caps). Guests of the graduates are welcome.

Rose and Candle Ceremony

Broad Center , Barry University Main Campus
Friday December 18, 2009 at 6:30 p.m.

All graduates are invited and encouraged to attend the Rose and Candle Ceremony. The Rose and Candle Ceremony is a traditional ceremony at Barry which attempts to symbolize the bonds of friendship and sending forth of graduates. Graduates exchange a candle, the symbol of wisdom and knowledge, with a Barry underclassman of their choice. In return, graduates receive a rose as a symbol of love and friendship. Graduates should wear academic robes (no hoods or caps). Those serving as roses should wear business dress attire. Guests of the graduates are welcome.

All participants should meet in Thompson Hall Lobby at 6:00 p.m.

Wine and Cheese Reception – Sponsored by Barry University Alumni Association – immediately following Rose and Candle

Commencement (December 19, 2009)

Over 1,200 students will receive diplomas during graduate and undergraduate commencement ceremonies on Saturday December 19, 2009. Two ceremonies will be held at the James L. Knight Convention Center (400 S.E. Second Avenue, Miami, Florida). All graduating students from all of the Barry University campuses are invited to participate.

There will be two ceremonies, one at 10:00 AM and one at 2:00 PM.

For a list of students scheduled to receive their degrees, please click here.

For directions to the Commencement Ceremony, please click here.