Orientation and Retention Services

Landon Student Union 304
Phone: 305-899- 3992

PURPOSE STATEMENT

The purpose of Orientation and Retention Services is rooted in the university's mission of providing Knowledge and Truth, Inclusive Community, Social Justice and Collaborative Service. The Office is responsible for developing comprehensive transition support and retention programming for the Division of Student Affairs.
Additionally, the office will foster collaboration among campus departments, individual students, and student organizations toward the goal of presenting a comprehensive transition support  program  that facilitates social, educational, spiritual, cultural, cognitive, and ethical development.

Objective

• Offer a comprehensive orientation program that enhances a student's success during the transition period and beyond.
• Facilitate interaction between students, faculty and staff to foster retention.
• Provide a varied program that responds to the diverse needs of all participants.

TRANSITION & RETENTION SUPPORT

StART Team – undergraduate student leaders who lead new students and families through StART - the Student Advanced Registration and Transitions program.

Orientation Team – undergraduate student leaders who assist in the implementation of the fall and spring semester orientation programs for new students and families. Orientation Team members are an integral part of the orientation program, serving as facilitators, hosts, and resources for freshmen and transfer students and their family members.

First Year Programming Board  – undergraduate students who desire to make significant positive contributions to Barry University and to the first-year student population. Board members work to create programs that will assist first-year and transfer students with their transition to Barry, identifying and coordinating specific programs to meet their needs, and assisting with the development and implementation of the spring and fall orientation programs.