Housing and Residence Life

Division of University Administration

Welcome Housing and Residence Life

Housing and Residence Life is committed to providing opportunities that contribute to your learning and development as well as further enhancing your university experience.

Research shows that students who live on campus perform better academically and graduate earlier than their off campus counterparts. Your residential experience will provide you with many new freedoms and personal choices, an experience in which you will meet students from all over the world, from an extremely diverse background that will help you in developing life-long friendships, and connections that span the globe.

Living in a residence hall community requires considerable cooperation, maturity, and, above all, respect for others. What you choose to do in your living, studying, and recreational environment will greatly influence your total academic experience. 

A room, apartment or house will come to mean many things to each student. More than just a place to live and study, it will provide a place where college memories are made. Living with roommates and other students provides you an opportunity to learn about others as members of the university residential community, and gain effective communication skills.

This community offers an environment that can contribute not only to academic achievement, but to social, recreational, and spiritual development as well. University residence halls have much to offer, but it is the responsibility of the students to make their housing unit a pleasant and meaningful place in which to live.

Office Hours and Location

On behalf of the entire Housing and Residence Life staff, welcome to Barry University!

Our Halls

Living on campus is part of the full college experience. By living on campus at Barry you become part of a very special, unique and diverse family. This choice of whether or not to live on campus is one of the most important choices you will make in your college career. There have been numerous studies of college and university students across the country that speak to the direct correlation between living on campus and increased college success rates.

By living on campus, it provides students a greater opportunity to become more involved within the University. In Residential Life we strive to create an atmosphere conducive to intellectual and spiritual development within a caring community.

Themed Housing, an Opportunity to Engage

Themed Housing provides an opportunity to engage with other students through shared interests, tailored programming, and opportunities to join student organizations on campus.

Living Space
Students selecting to participate in this program will live together on the main Barry University campus in Miami Shores in Weber Hall. For more information on this opportunity including housing amenities, features and services, please contact reslife@barry.edu.

Housing and Residence Life Signature Programs and Events

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Week of Welcome Activities

The events that take place during Barry University's Week of Welcome invite all new students into the Barry Community. Pool parties, campus tours, dances, scavenger hunts, and other programs are combined with orientation so new students have various opportunities to get to know each other, and the University. Events are offered by various departments that make up the Division of Mission and Student Engagement. They are geared towards easing each new student's transition into college life and the Miami area.

Casino Night

Casino Night is another tradition at Barry, with the first being held in spring 1996.

Annual Christmas Tree-Lighting

The Tree-Lighting Ceremony is an event that was started in 2001 by the Department of Housing and Residence Life. This is a winter festival during which the department welcomes all members of the Barry University community to share in a family environment to begin the Christmas season. Caroling lead by the university gospel Choir, hot cocoa, are just a few of the fun events that take place.

Battle of the Halls

An all-day competitive event wherein teams representing each residence hall compete in both physical and academic games like dizzy bat, water balloon toss, and Barry trivia. The winning hall takes home bragging rights as well as prizes shared by all the hall's residents.

Housing and Residence Life provides a variety of services to resident students:

Campus Safety

The Campus Safety Department (PSD) at Barry University is committed to working with the community to facilitate the development and maintenance of a safe environment.

 

Office Hours: 8:30am – 6:00pm Monday – Thursday / 8:30am – 5:30pm Friday
Location: Landon Student Union 100

Contact Information

Services

  • Students can call 305-899-3333 to get a public safety escort to take them from one resident hall to another on a golf cart. This is limited to residence halls on campus. This service is offered so students can feel safe to move around campus late at night.

  • Campus officially locks down at 10:00pm. All students who want to access campus at this time will have to go through the gate on 111th street. All people who wish to enter after this time will have to show student ID if you live on campus or show state ID and give reason for entering campus if you are visiting.

    The gate at North Miami Avenue is closed at midnight at this time students will have to call the public safety office to get he gate opened to get onto that side of campus.

  • The Silent Witness program is a confidential way of providing information to Barry University Public Safety if you have witnessed a crime. If you know of a crime that has occurred on campus and would like to report it anonymously, please fill out the Silent Witness form.

Hurricane Safety

June through November is hurricane season in Florida. To provide for your safety, the University has developed emergency hurricane procedures. Once a hurricane watch is announced on the campus by the administration, immediate action will be taken. Your safety and the safety of others are dependent upon adherence to established procedures. Each resident must report to their RA in the designated area of their respective hall.

Students who choose to seek shelter must abide by all security precautions and instructions issued by the Director of Housing and Residence Life or his delegate.

Resident students who choose to stay off-campus must give their RA the name of the person with whom they are staying and an address and telephone number where they may be reached. This information will be communicated only to parents or guardians.

 

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To provide for your safety, the University has developed emergency hurricane procedures.

Current information will be available through the following sources:

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On bulletin boards outside RA rooms

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On the door of each room

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Broadcast on the Barry TV channel

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On bulletin board outside Housing and Residence Life Office

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    On bulletin boards outside RA rooms

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    On the door of each room

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    Broadcast on the Barry TV channel

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    On bulletin board outside Housing and Residence Life Office

About myBarry

myBarry is your personalized admissions system. Your account will enable you to check your admissions status, apply for campus housing, contact your advisors, and much more.

The Housing application can be submitted through your myBarry account after you have been accepted to the University. Your enrollment deposit must be paid before the housing application and non-refundable housing application fee can be submitted.

Once your housing assignment has been designated by Housing and Residence Life, your myBarry account will display your room number and floor plan. You will also have the opportunity to contact your future roommate if you both choose to share your information.

 

You will now have access to your MyHousing account which also displays your housing assignment, hall and room number.

Some of the other features you will be able to do on there will be:

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Sign Housing Contracts for future terms

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Submit a Room Switch Request form

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Change your Meal Plan

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Update your Emergency and Contact information

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    Sign Housing Contracts for future terms

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    Submit a Room Switch Request form

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    Change your Meal Plan

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    Update your Emergency and Contact information

How to Apply for Housing

  • Students who are new to housing need to apply for housing online through their MyHousing account campushousing.barry.edu They will need to login and click on the APPLICATIONS Tab at the top. Next, the application will need to be filled out completely. As part of the application, the student will be required to pay a $75.00 non-refundable application fee housing. Once the application is completed, you will receive an email confirmation indicating that your application has been submitted successfully.

  • Returning students need to complete the Housing Application to live on campus. The Housing Application is located on your MyHousing account under the Applications Tab. campushousing.barry.edu In order for a Returning Student to complete the housing application, you must first register for classes. A student will not be able to apply for housing until they are registered for classes.

  • Returning students who want to live on campus will participate in the Room Selection Process. The Room Selection Process typically occur’s the last week in April, the week before finals. Once a student completes their housing application, they will then be able to select a roommate through their MyHousing account. campushousing.barry.edu Your selection time/number, and types of selections you can participate in will be listed on your main homepage in your MyHousing account close to the week of selection. You should check your university email regularly for additional information in the month of April.

Housing Rates

  • Residence Halls Room Rate, Per Semester For Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 (Meal Plan Not Included)***

    Single Bedroom with a Private Bath

    $5,200.00

    Single Bedroom with a Shared Bath (between suitemates)

    $4,950.00

    Single Bedroom with Community Bath

    $4,725.00

    Double Bedroom with a Private Bath (between roommates)

    $3,925.00

    Double Bedroom with a Shared Bath (between suitemates)

    $3,710.00

    Double Bedroom with Community Bath (between 4 roommates)

    $3,440.00

    Monthly rent cost for campus housing is the Housing Rates per room type, divided by a four (4) month period. 

  • Single Bedroom with a Private Bath 

    $2,140.00

    Double Bedroom with a Private Bath (between roommates) 

    $1,647.00

  • Single Bedroom with a Private Bath 

    $2,140.00

    Double Bedroom with a Private Bath (between roommates) 

    $1,647.00

Move-In and Move-Out Dates

  • Saturday, May 18th, 2024 

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    New Student Move-In  

    Location: Kolasa Hall Lobby Area 

  • Sunday, June 30th, 2024 

    Move-Out by 5:00 pm 

  • Saturday, June 29th, 2024 

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    New Student Move-In  

    Location: Kolasa Hall Lobby Area 

  • Sunday, August 11th, 2024 

    Move-Out by 5:00 pm 

  • Wednesday, August 21st, 2024 

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    New Student Move-In   

    Location: Weber Grand Hall & Bevilacqua Hall (Check-in location is based on your assigned Residence Halls, and you will receive more information on your Move-In pre-arrival package).  

    Saturday, August 24th, 2024 

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    Returning Student Move-In  

    Location: At the lobby area of your assigned Residence Hall 

    Sunday, August 25th, 2024 

    10:00 am – 5:00 pm 

    Returning Student Move-In  

    Location: At the lobby area of your assigned Residence Hall 

What to Bring to Campus

Feel free to bring these items and any other cozy reminders of home. Because your main purpose at Barry is to study, don't forget your thesaurus, dictionary, computer, calculator, and resource books. 

You may wish to bring your stereo system, but you should check with your roommate once you receive your housing assignment information.

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This isn't Noah's Ark so you don't need to bring two of everything!

Policies and Procedures

Living in a residence hall community requires considerable cooperation, maturity, and, above all, respect for others. What you choose to do in your living, studying, and recreational environment will greatly influence your total academic experience. A room, apartment or house will come to mean many things to each student. More than just a place to live and study, it will provide a place where college memories are made. Living with roommates and other students provides you an opportunity to learn about others as members of the university residential community, and gain effective communication skills.

This community offers an environment that can contribute not only to academic achievement, but to social, recreational, and spiritual development as well. 

University residence halls have much to offer, but it is the responsibility of the students to make their housing unit a pleasant and meaningful place in which to live.

In this manual, you will find descriptions of each residence hall, policies & procedures, and services available to resident students. It is each resident's responsibility to read the manual carefully and adhere to the policies within. Please feel free to contact your resident assistant, residence coordinator, or the Department Of Housing and Residence Life whenever you have questions.

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Residency Requirements

Residing on campus within the campus community is an extremely vital aspect of a student's personal and educational development. Research on this experience continues to indicate that students who live on campus tend to attain higher GPAs, have a higher satisfaction with their college experience, are more involved in campus activities, experience greater personal growth and are less likely to drop out. The residential experience contributes significantly to a student's education.

To support this educational development of students both inside the classroom and within the residential facilities Barry University has made living on campus part of its educational design. All new fulltime undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first academic year. Exceptions to this policy are those who reside with their parents or guardians within Miami-Dade or Broward County or students in the School of Professional And Career Education. The university does encourage new students from Miami-Dade and Broward County to live on campus.

A new student may apply for an exemption to this policy with Recruitment and Admissions.

In the case an exemption is granted, it will ordinarily be for one of the following reasons:

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Students who are married and/or have children

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Students who have completed two semesters of college as a full-time student

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Students 21 years of age or older

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    Students who are married and/or have children

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    Students who have completed two semesters of college as a full-time student

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    Students 21 years of age or older

Emotional Support Animal (ESA) Policy

In general, pets and animals are not allowed on the Barry University campus or in the residence halls. An exception to this rule is if an animal is an Emotional Support Animal (ESA).

An ESA is a pet that provides therapeutic support or comfort to an individual who has a documented disability. The animal does not have to have specialized training, but must be able to alleviate one or more symptoms of a disabling condition. 

The Fair Housing Act (FHA) sets the regulations related to ESAs.

The FHA stipulates that an animal kept in residence is a reasonable accommodation if: 

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The student has a disability

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The animal is necessary to afford the student an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling;

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there is an identifiable relationship or nexus between the disability and the assistance the animal provides.

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    The student has a disability

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    The animal is necessary to afford the student an equal opportunity to use and enjoy a dwelling;

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    there is an identifiable relationship or nexus between the disability and the assistance the animal provides.

Following are the Barry University Office of Accessibility Services (OAS) policies for students who require an ESA:

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    Must be registered

    The student must be registered for services with the OAS at Barry.
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    Healthcare Documentation

    The student must provide to the OAS documentation from a healthcare provider explaining that there is a connection between the student’s disability and the use of an ESA, and that the student will not be able to use and enjoy the residences at Barry if the animal is not permitted. A form to facilitate this documentation is provided, and must be updated at the beginning of each academic year during which the student plans to have an ESA in his/her dormitory.
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    ESAs are only allowed in the residence halls.
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    Policies related to ESAs in the residence halls are stipulated and strictly enforced by Housing and Residence Life. After the accommodation to have an ESA is granted by the OAS, students must check with Housing and Residence Life to be apprised of their policies.

Parking Regulations

All students and employees who bring a vehicle onto the campus at anytime must obtain a Barry University Parking Decal for that vehicle. All employees and students must self register at http://myparking.barry.edu 

The following information must be presented to the Student Union Office located in Landon Student Union, Suite 103, during the time of issue or renewal:

  1. Valid state vehicle registration
  2. Valid Barry University ID card (BUC Card)
  3. Receipt issued at the time of self registration.
Additional Parking Information

Dining Services Hours of Operation

From fresh, healthy salads to indulgent comfort foods, Barry offers a wide variety of options for between class meals. Dining services are located across campus for your convenience.

Dining Hours

Meal Plans 2024 - 2025 Academic Year

Welcome to the Roussell Dining Hall [Landon Student Union], featuring a wide variety of menu options in our all-you-care-to-eat dining facility. Students, Faculty, Staff, and Visitors alike are welcome to the dining hall under the direction of Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services.

Barry University has several resident meal plans from which students may choose. As a resident student, you are required to select a meal plan. Your university ID card serves as your meal card and can be swiped to gain access to Roussell Dining Hall. For those on the go, Roussell offers a great Grab-n-Go feature.

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Residential Life Staff

Resident Assistants

A resident assistant is a full-time undergraduate student who lives in a residence hall living unit to assist students in their academic and personal development. The resident assistant, under the direction and supervision of the Residence Coordinators, works toward developing and maintaining a community environment in which students can best meet their academic responsibilities.

It is necessary for the successful resident assistant candidate to be open and flexible to a variety of situations and tasks. Positive attitude and willingness to work as a valued, contributing member of a cohesive team are the most important attributes for which we search. Applications are available in the Office of Housing and Residence Life.

This position includes, but is not limited to, the following:

  • Assists individual students in their personal and social development.
  • Assists in developing and maintaining an environment conducive to study and academic success.
  • Actively promotes the establishment of a relationship between the resident community and the on-going cultural, academic and social life of the university.
  • Plans, coordinates and implements a variety of programs to facilitate community building.
  • A wide range of administrative duties

RA Selection Process

  • Once you attend an info session, an email will be sent to you with a link to the Resident Assistant Application and the materials needed to be completed along with the application- this will be done through our new online process. All candidates must have attended one of the following informational sessions in order to receive the link and access the application. No paper applications will be accepted.

  • Individual RA Interviews – TBD
    Group Process – TBD

    Qualified candidates will…

    • be a registered student at Barry University.
    • have and maintain a min GPA of 2.70 each semester as well as a cumulative GPA of 2.70
    • be available for dates of training, staff meetings, university opening/closing as signaled in the RA position agreement (move in early, leave late)
    • be in good judicial standing with the University
    • have completed one semester at Barry University (12 credits)
    • submit a professional resume or CV, reviewed by Career Development Center by application due date
    • be able to attend interview and group process
    • submit the application electronically and on time

    More information or questions, please contact reslife@barry.edu or call 305-899-3875.

Off-Campus Housing

Barry University Off-Campus Housing System is hosted by Commuter Affairs. This is a free service provided to help members of the Barry Community (primarily students) find a variety of housing options in the local areas. Please know the department of Housing & Residence Life is not responsible for Off-Campus Housing Management. Barry University does not offer off-campus accommodations currently.

Off-Campus Housing System

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