Barry Reference Guide

The Barry Reference Guide contains links to university resources related to a specific student issue or topic. This guide addresses barriers to academic success typically confronting college students. The resources mentioned encompass issues related to personal, interpersonal, academic, and vocational issues common amongst college students today. The Guide will inform you about campus resources relating to a particular need, concern or issue and will assist you in connecting your student with the appropriate office or department at the University.

University Resources by Issue/Topic

Academic advising:
Advising office in the school in which he or she is currently enrolled

Adjusting to college:
Counseling Center

Campus employment:
Career Center

Career indecision:
Career Center

Community service:
Volunteer Center

Computer training:
Division of Information Technology

Depression:
Counseling Center

Disability support:
Disability Services

Eating disorder:
Health Center
Counseling Center

Employment options:
Career Center (http://www.barry.edu/careerservices/default.htm)

Financial aid:
Office of Financial Aid

Health concerns:
Health Center (http://www.barry.edu/healthServices/default.htm)

International student services:
Intercultural Center

Internships:
Career Center

Involvement opportunities:
Student Activities

Learning disability:
Disability Services

Math/statistics issues:
The Learning Center

Meal Plan:
Dining Services

Off-campus housing:
Commuter Student Affairs

Parking information:
Public Safety

Recreational opportunities:
Wellness and Recreation

Religious/spiritual advice:
Campus Ministry

Roommate problems:
Resident Assistant (RA) or Area Coordinator (AC)

Safety and security:
Public Safety

Scholarships:
Office of Financial Aid

Sexual harassment:
Dean of Students Office

Smoking cessation:
Health Center

Sports tickets:
Athletics

Stress management:
Counseling Center
Health Center
Wellness and Recreation

Study skills:
The Learning Center

Substance abuse:
Counseling Center
Health Center

Test anxiety:
The Learning Center
Disability Services

Time management:
The Learning Center

Transportation information:
Commuter Student Affairs

Writing skills:
The Learning Center