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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

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.

New Student Checklist

Orientation

Getting Ready! Congratulations on becoming a Barry Buccaneer! All undergraduate freshmen and transfer students must complete the New Student Checklist prior to attending New Student Orientation.

We look forward to seeing you on Sunday, January 14, 2024 for your New Student Orientation! Find details, including the schedule by visiting barry.edu/orientation. In the meantime, please contact us at if you have any questions.

1. Academic Advising and Registration: 

The most important task after submitting your enrollment deposit is to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor. Your Advisor will help you create your educational plan and select your first semester class schedule. Visit myBarry to make an appointment with your assigned Advisor. 

  • Some students may be required to take a placement or challenge test prior to registering for classes. For more information, to access study guides, or to schedule your test appointment, visit the Placement Testing website.

  • Ask your advisor to add the one-credit First Year Experience Seminar (ORI 100) to your class schedule during your first semester. ORI 100 helps new students transition to college both academically and socially. Students who take the First Year Experience seminar are more successful and have higher GPAs.

  • If you have a documented disability, IEP, or 504 plan, we invite you to contact the Office of Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@barry.edu or by phone at 305-899-3489 with any questions. Students can submit an Accommodations Request form or learn more on the Accessibility Services webpage.

    Accessibility Services Webpage

2. All New Students are Required to Complete Each of the Following:

    • Complete your FAFSA early to get the most access to financial aid.
    • Complete any pending financial aid requirements in your Self-Service Portal
    Self-Service Portal
    • Add your banking information to receive direct deposits for any refunds
    • Schedule a virtual meeting with a Financial Aid counselor if you have any questions.
    • Barry University offers various forms of payment online, in-person, by phone, and by mail. Consider signing up for a Payment Plan to pay your tuition and fees in installments.
    • All students living in University provided housing and international commuter students attending classes on an F1 or J1 visa, must submit health records online prior to New Student Orientation. Required immunizations for students in University housing include 2 MMR vaccines, 3 Hepatitis B vaccines, 1 MCV4 at age 16 or older, and a current TDAP vaccine. Commuting International students must provide proof of 2 MMR vaccines. Barry University also highly recommends the COVID-19, and annual Flu vaccines  for all students, faculty, staff. Visit https://barry.studenthealthportal.com and follow the instructions for entering your immunizations. If you are unable to access the health portal, you may email your vaccine records to healthservices@barry.edu. For more information, visit the Health Requirements page at www.barry.edu/healthservices. 
    • Your Barry University student ID is used to access various campus resources and services as well as check in to campus events. It is important that all students keep their student ID with them at all times while on campus. Request your student ID and pick it up in person at New Student Orientation check-in.
    • Check your personal email for directions on how to activate. Your student email is our official way to communicate with students so it’s important to get in the habit of checking it now

3. Students Must Complete These If Any of the Categories Below are Applicable:

  • The on-campus residential community offers an environment that can contribute not only to academic achievement, but to social, recreational, and spiritual development as well.  For best selection, submit the housing application early when room preferences and roommate selection options are most available.

  • Students residing in university housing, enrolled in Undergraduate Nursing, Podiatry, Anesthesia, Physician Assistant, Graduate OT, LAW, Graduate Social Work, and International students attending Barry on and F1 or J1 visa, will be automatically billed for the student insurance plan at registration. Domestic commuting students, not enrolled in the above programs may purchase the students directly from Academic Health plans https://myahpcare.com/barry. Students who would like to use their own health insurance have the option to waive the university health coverage fee. The waiver becomes available only after you are registered for your first semester classes and requires you to upload a copy of your insurance card. To learn more about the university insurance plan and complete the waiver process, visit the Insurance Information and Requirements page.

  • All commuters and resident students that plan to park a car on campus must apply for a free parking permit. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the registered vehicles at all times. Student can park in designated spaces only.

  • Complete the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) form. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Barry University is permitted to disclose information from your education records to your parents if your parents (or one of your parents) claim you as a dependent for federal tax purposes. The term “parent” includes natural parent, guardian, or individual acting as a parent in the absence of a natural parent or guardian.

    FERPA Form

  • Barry University is proud to assist all military affiliated students who wish to utilize their education benefits. Our Veteran Affairs’ School Certifying Officials serve as liaisons between the student and Veterans Administration. 

    Learn More

  • Have you been issued your BarryU I-20? Have you been issued a student visa (F-1 Visas for degree seeking student, J-1 Visa for exchange visitors)? You must check in with International Student Services to be able to register for classes.

    For international student resources, please visit Study in the States page at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students. For more information or assistance, contact or at 305-899-3082.

  • If you haven’t submitted your final application documents or transcripts, you can do so by emailing myapplicationdocs@barry.edu. You can also drop off hard copies in-person to Enrollment Services in Kelley House on the Miami Shores campus.

4. RSVP for New Student Orientation on the myBarry dashboard. 

At Orientation, all resident and commuter students will be officially welcomed to the campus community by the New Student Programs team, as well as faculty, staff, and student leaders. New students will experience interactive academic and social activities designed to facilitate the transition to college life.

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