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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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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.

Adult Learner FAQs

Adult Learner FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Tuition is $500.00 per undergraduate credit hour for our adult learner programs. One class is $1,500.00. We offer special tuition discounts that you could be eligible to receive. Please contact a recruitment team member to determine your eligibility.

    Contact a recruitment team member.

  • Earning your bachelor’s degree is within reach! We offer tuition discounts to those who qualify. When you submit your FAFSA, you also may be eligible for state or federal grants (meaning you don’t repay) and loans (meaning you will repay) to help finance your degree. You should also ask your employer if they offer any tuition assistance. Barry has a dedicated VA liaison for active military and veterans to maximize their benefits as well. Finally, we also offer payment plans through our Cashier Business Office.

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    Cashier Business Office

  • We offer six terms a year so you can start when it is convenient for you! Please review our academic calendar for specific start dates.

  • We offer six 7-week terms as follows: Fall A, Fall B, Spring A, Spring B, Summer I, Summer II.

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  • A bachelor’s degree is 120 credits. You can transfer in up to 90 credits from prior learning experience to help maximize your time and money to earn your Barry degree.

  • Yes; however, from regionally accredited schools only (64 from an associate degree or equivalent). Schedule a free transfer credit evaluation. You can do this before even applying to understand how your previous coursework will transfer to Barry.

    Free Transfer Credit Evaluation

  • You can earn (up to) 30 credits from your work experience and community service experience. Consider the Experiential Learning Portfolio.

    Experiential Learning Portfolio

  • You can contact your recruiter directly to set up a virtual one-on-one meeting at an arranged time. During these meetings recruiters can answer your unique questions and discuss next steps.

    Virtual one-on-one meeting

  • No, there is no application fee.

  • Complete your free application through your myBarry portal where you can also upload your transcripts and resume.

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  • Serving in the military before going to a university gives you a leg up in the maturity department and great prior learning experience. Those extra years and life experience can better prepare you to handle the demands of your education. Although the stress you faced during your years of service is much different from what you’ll encounter at school, your military service has prepared you to solve complex problems, think critically, and perform under pressure. You may be able to receive general education credits for your military experience. Be sure to speak with an admissions counselor about whether you are eligible and how to get credit for your service.

  • Yes, Barry University is regionally accredited through SACS.

    • We offer evening classes and a variety of modalities to fit your season of life.
    • We have professional advisors that come up with an academic plan for you to achieve your educational goals while balancing other responsibilities.
    • Whether you are in-person or online you have access to campus resources to ensure your success, such as the Math and English labs, 24/7 library access, and counseling services just to name a few.
    • We know your time and money is valuable! That's why we honor your work experience by offering up to 30 credits through the Experiential Learning Portfolio.
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