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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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Academic Support

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.

Fire Academy - Physical Agility Test Info

Sign up for the Barry University Fire Academy PAT

Begin Your Career as a Firefighter

Professional firefighters attend to the needs of individuals and communities during times of crises, disasters, and emergencies. Career opportunities for firefighters who are also trained as emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics are projected to continue to grow. A firefighting career is more than a job, it is a call to serve the community.

Students must have completed the EMT program or a 40-hour EMR program as a pre-requisite for the Fire Academy.

Barry University Fire Academy 2026 Class Offerings

PAT Test for the classes in January and February 2026
PAT Test Date - Saturday, December 6, 2025

January Class 2026
Start Date - FFP-110 January 6, 2026 until March 3, 2026
Start Date - FFP-210 March 7, 2026 until June 12, 2026

February Class 2026
Start Date - FFP-110 February 17, 2026 until April 16, 2026
Start Date - FFP-210 April 18, 2026 until July 24, 2026

PAT Test for the classes in June and July 2026
PAT Test Date - Saturday, May 2, 2026

June Class 2026
 Start Date - FFP-110 June 2, 2026 until July 30, 2026
Start Date - FFP-210 August 1, 2026 until November 6, 2026

July Class 2026
Start Date - FFP-110 July 14, 2026 until September 10, 2026
Start Date - FFP-210 September 12, 2026 until December 18, 2026

Academy Entrance Physical Agility Test

Date: December 6, 2025

The Physical Agility Test is the first step in the Barry University Fire Academy application program. Invitations to apply to our competitive Fire Academy are based on your individual performance on the PAT.

The Barry University Fire Academy Physical Agility Test (PAT) is based upon a comprehensive job task analysis, these determined tasks that are deemed critical, ones performed frequently by firefighters.

This validated job simulation test is used to objectively measure firefighter's performance. The tasks are performed sequentially, and accurately reflect the metabolic demand imposed on a firefighter during actual emergencies.

Further information on the test, skills, performance expectations, and more, can be found in the orientations packet.

Additionally, students must have completed a State or Nationally approved EMT program or a 40-hour EMR program as a pre-requisite for the Fire Academy.

PAT Registration Instructions

Fill out the package in its entirety and submit to Benjamin Alderson at BAlderson@barry.edu and CC Jesika Johnson at JJohnson@barry.edu.  

Additional questions may be directed to: 

  • Fire Academy and PAT questions - Chief Benjamin Alderson at 954-444-0813 or via email to fire@barry.edu. 
  • General EMS/Fire programs questions and registration – Jesika Johnson at 954-443-0561 or via email to JJohnson@barry.edu.  
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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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