Academic Information

While the full benefit of a college education comes from participation in the whole of campus life, the program of studies is of paramount importance in educational development. Barry’s intellectual life is designed to inspire creativity as well as facilitate problem-solving. For academic policies see the university catalog.

HONORS
In order to qualify for graduation with distinction, a student must have taken a minimum of 56 credit hours at Barry carrying letter grades of A, B, C, or D, and must have maintained a grade point average of 3.50 or above. Only courses taken at Barry are computed in determining honors. The GPA will be rounded using the third decimal place.

For distinction, CUM LAUDE, a grade point average of 3.50 is required; for MAGNA CUM LAUDE, 3.70; and for SUMMA CUM LAUDE, 3.90.

GOOD STANDING-PROBATION-SUSPENSION
A student is in good academic standing if the cumulative grade point average (GPA) is 2.00 or above.

A student is on academic probation if the cumulative grade point average (GPA) falls below 2.00. The appropriate academic dean may require a student on probation to register for a limited course load.

A student will be suspended who:

• receives less than a cumulative 1.00 GPA after the second or subsequent semesters at Barry University.
• has completed fewer than 60 credits and receives a cumulative GPA below 2.00 for 2 consecutive semesters.
• has completed more than 60 credits and receives a cumulative GPA below 2.00 for 2 consecutive semesters.    

A student who has been suspended for academic reasons generally may not petition the Dean of Admission for readmission until one year has lapsed. The Admissions Office must have the approval of the appropriate academic dean to readmit a student who has been suspended.

REPEAT COURSES
A student may repeat a course to improve the cumulative grade point average.

If a student has an F and repeats the course and receives an A, only the A counts. Quality points and credits attempted and earned for the second attempt are counted in lieu of those earned for the initial attempt. Though both attempts remain part of the student‚s permanent record, the cumulative grade point average will reflect only the grade earned on the second attempt. The credit/no credit option cannot be exercised during the second attempt to remove a previous letter grade.

SPECIAL TOPICS
Contents of special topic classes will be determined by the individual departments as requested by faculty and/or students to fill specified needs or interests.

OFF-CAMPUS ENROLLMENT
Barry University students who wish to take courses at another college or university for the purpose of transferring the credits back to Barry must obtain prior written approval from the appropriate academic dean. Students who have attained junior status may not transfer credits from a community or a junior college. Once a student is enrolled as a degree-seeking student at Barry, no more than six (6) credits may be transferred toward a Barry degree. Courses taken through consortia are resident credits and are not counted as transfer credits. Only credits are transferred, not grades or grade point averages.

WITHDRAWAL
Students withdrawing from the university must do so officially be submitting a written notice of withdrawal to the office of the dean of their respective schools. The effective date of withdrawal will be the date on which the notice is received by the dean. Students withdrawing from course(s) must do so officially by obtaining the withdrawal form from either their advisor or the Office of the Registrar. The withdrawal form must be signed by the advisor and brought to the Office of the Registrar for final processing.  An unauthorized withdrawal results in failure(s) in the course (s).

STUDIES ABROAD
Recognizing the value of educational experiences in other cultures, Barry University encourages students to study abroad. Dr. Lillian Schanfield, School of Arts & Sciences, provides information for individuals wishing to study in another country.   School of Business students interested in studying abroad should apply in the dean’s  instead.  In recent years, individual Barry students have studied in Madrid, Edinburgh, London, Rome, Mexico, Ecuador, and other Latin American and European cities.

ROTC
Barry University students may enroll in ROTC courses through cross-registration with the University of Miami. Eligibility for registration is determined by the ROTC department at the university, in accordance with appropriate Armed Service Regulations. Academic credit is awarded by Barry although an administrative fee may be charged by the ROTC department at the University of Miami. Uniforms, textbooks, and equipment essential to the ROTC program are furnished by the U.S. Government.

MARINE OFFICERS PROGRAMS
Qualified students may apply for an officer program leading to a commission as second lieutenant in the United States Marine Corps. Commissions are offered in both ground and aviation components. The platoon leader course (PLC) is offered to freshmen, sophomores, and juniors who attend pre-commissioning training during the summer. Financial assistance and flight indoctrination programs are available. Qualified seniors attend twelve weeks of training in the officer candidate course (OCC) after graduation.

INTERDISCIPLINARY OPPORTUNITIES
A number of courses and programs at Barry University provide for an interdisciplinary approach to education. Examples include majors in international studies, liberal studies and pre-law, and course concentrations in humanities, peace studies and women’s studies.

SUMMER SESSIONS
Two six-week summer sessions are held every year, usually from the middle of May to the middle of June, and from the middle of June until the end of July. Requirements for admission to the summer session are the same as for the regular academic year. Students matriculated at another college must have written permission from their dean to take specific courses at Barry. No other academic credentials are needed to guest students.

GUEST STUDENTS
A student enrolled in a graduate program elsewhere, desiring to earn graduate credits at Barry University for the purpose of transferring them to the degree-granting institution, must submit to the admissions office an application form and a letter from the dean of the graduate school in which the student is enrolled for a degree, stating that he/she is in good standing and has permission to transfer credit. If possible, the letter should indicate specific courses to be accepted. Applicants in this category holding a bachelor’s degree are permitted to enroll for a maximum of six graduate credits; those holding a master’s or a doctorate degree are permitted an unlimited number of graduate courses.

Inquiries, applications, and all credentials in support of applications should be addressed to the attention of the Office of Graduate Admissions. The catalog, containing additional information on the various programs, admission procedures, and other requirements, may be obtained by request at the admissions office, Barry University.