Application Process

To be considered for full acceptance to a degree program, you must:

• Submit proof of a bachelor's degree from an institution which is regionally accredited or internationally recognized.
• Submit a completed application form with a $30.00 nonrefundable application fee (waived for Barry alumni). The application form may be downloaded from www.barry.edu, printed out, and submitted. Some graduate schools also have an on-line application that can be submitted electronically. The application fee for the graduate electronic applications can be submitted under separate cover. A paper application can be obtained by contacting the Office of Admissions.
• Submit a statement of purpose (goals) or career narrative statement as required by the specific school.
• Provide complete official transcripts from each college or university attended. Transcripts in the applicant's possession will not be accepted unless in an official envelope sealed by the institution issuing the transcript. An applicant whose degree has not yet been posted may submit a letter, on official letterhead, from the dean of the institution, verifying completion of degree requirements, until the official transcript reflecting degree is submitted.
• Provide the required recommendations in support of graduate study (see specific application form).
• Supply current admission entrance examination scores, as required by the individual school.
• Submit any additional information required by the Office of Admissions or the individual school.

Permanent Resident Status

When a student has permanent resident status, the Alien Registration Receipt Card ("green card") must be presented to the Office of Admissions with the application.

TOEFL

Applicants whose university/college degree is from an institution in which English is not the language of instruction must submit a score of 500 or better on the TOEFL examination (or at least 213 on the computer-based TOEFL) as required. The minimum acceptable score is higher for the Physician Assistant Program. For more information, see the Application Procedures for International Students section of this catalog.

The responsibility for obtaining all admission credentials rests with the applicant.