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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 Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.

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.

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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

Barry University is committed to provide you with a dynamic and flexible approach to your degree pathway through our online courses and degree programs. We understand that balancing academics, work, and personal commitments can be challenging. That's why our online offerings are designed to fit seamlessly into your busy schedule, allowing you to pursue your educational goals without compromising on other important aspects of your life.

Distance Education

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.

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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.

Prospective Students

Honors Admissions

As an Honors student, you will gain access to exclusive courses, expansive professional opportunities, and a network of like-minded peers who embrace intellectual curiosity.

Members will benefit from:

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Exploring the big questions facing society

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Building ethical leadership skills

Small Class Sizes

Smaller classes with fewer lectures and more discussions

Program Flexibility

Hands-on learning

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    Exploring the big questions facing society

  • people flag

    Building ethical leadership skills

  • Small Class Sizes

    Smaller classes with fewer lectures and more discussions

  • Program Flexibility

    Hands-on learning

Honors Benefits

The Honors Program at Barry University is more than just an academic program, it is a community of students, faculty, and staff who are here to support and enrich your undergraduate experience.

Honors Program students enjoy several benefits, including:

  • Honors-exclusive curriculum with small, student-centered classes
  • Priority course registration
  • Eligible for the Barry Honors Scholarship
  • Honors Program Housing
  • Peer-mentorship program
  • 24/7 access to the Honors Program student lounge
  • Access to professional development opportunities, including conferences, workshops, and events
  • Access to experiential and service-learning opportunities
  • Leadership development opportunities in the Honors Program Student Advisory Board (HPSAB) and the Honors Program Newsletter editorial board

Do I qualify?

To be eligible to join the Honors Program, you must first apply to Barry University. Applicants who meet the criteria below will be sent an invitation to join the program.

There are three pathways that a student may join the Honors Program: First Time in College (FTIC), Transfer, or Current Barry Student.

  • For the Test-Score Pathway, applicants must:

    • Submit test scores (SAT 1310 or ACT 28)
    • Attain a minimum high school GPA of 3.70

    For the Test-Optional Pathway, applicants must:

    • Attain a minimum unweighted high school GPA of 3.70
    • Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5 from an accredited university; or
    • Earned an Associate’s degree from an accredited university
    • Attain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7 at time of application
    • Have completed no more than 30 college credits (including any transfer credits)
    • Complete the Honors Program admissions application (contact your academic advisor or email honorsprogram@barry.edu for application materials)

    Applications are accepted at the end of each Fall and Spring semester. Specific dates can be found on the admissions application

Honors Scholarships

Honors Program Students may be eligible for the Barry Honors Scholarship, up to $5,000 per year. The scholarship is guaranteed for the duration of the of a student’s degree program provided that they meet the following requirements to remain in the Honors Program:

  • Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.50
  • Complete the Honors Program curriculum
  • Participate in at least two Honors Program events per semester

For information regarding other scholarship opportunities, please visit the Financial Aid website

Frequently Asked Questions about the Barry U Honors Program

  • Yes, Honors Program students are eligible to apply for the Forrest J. Flammang Memorial Endowed Scholarship, an annual scholarship awarded to current students who demonstrate financial need. Successful applicants will receive the scholarship and serve on the Honors Program Student Advisory Board (HPSAB). For more information, please visit Scholarship Universe.

  • Yes, students who complete all requirements for the Honors Program will have a notation on their transcript that says: Student successfully completed the Honors Program.

  • The Honors Program sponsor a growing number of extracurricular activities each semester. Students can participate in service learning events, professional development workshops, student-led social events, contribute to the Honors Program Newsletter and more!

  • Honors Program students complete the following 18-credit curriculum:

    • HON 110H: Honors Foundations
    • PHI 191H: Philosophy and Theology in Dialogue
    • SOC 394H: The World in America
    • ENG 358H: Modernist and Postmodernist Literature
    • HON 303H: Research Methods
    • HON 47XH: Senior Project 
      • HON 470H: Honors Thesis
      • HON 471H: Honors Capstone
      • HON 472H: Honors Internship
      •  HON 473H: Honors Service-Learning Project

    The Barry University Honors Program created four pathways that students can choose from to complete the Honors Project. This allows students across disciplines and career plans to complete the project that makes the most sense for them. Senior Projects must be completed in the final year of the students undergraduate program in order to graduate from the Honors Program.

  • Honors courses are limited to 15-20 students, giving you ample opportunities to engage in in-depth classroom discussions. The intellectual exchange and camaraderie between faculty and peers are among the top reasons students choose to join and stay in the program.

  • The Honors Program Student Advisory Board (HPSAB), is a student-led board that helps plan and execute program events, edits the Honors Program newsletter, and advises the Honors Program director.

  • To remain in the Honors Program students must maintain a 3.5 GPA, remain on target to complete the curriculum in a timely manner, and attend at least two Honors Program sponsored or co-sponsored events per semester.

  • Yes, beginning Fall 2025 new students will live in Weber Hall with an Honors Program Resident Advisor, and will participate in honors-specific programming.

  • The Honors Program prepares students for graduate school in several ways: through our rigorous curriculum that supports essential critical analytical skills required at the graduate level; exclusive workshops to prepare students to apply and succeed at the graduate level; access to present at regional and national conferences; and though our Senior Projects. For students planning to attend graduate school, we strongly encourage students to complete the thesis pathway in which students will complete an independent research project.

  • For students who plan to enter the job market upon graduation, the The Honors Program hosts workshops led by Career and Experiential Learning and leaders in their fields to ensure students are prepared for all aspects of their future careers. For some students this may include completing the Senior Project Internship pathway, where students can get real-world experience in their field.

  • The Honors Program is an academic based program where students must complete the curriculum in addition to their degree requirements. Honors Societies are organizations that recognize student excellence, to which students may be invited to join once they meet the requirements. For more information on Honors Societies, please visit: https://www.barry.edu/en/academic-affairs/honors-societies/

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