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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 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

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.

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.

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College of Health and Wellness

Your journey to success in today’s evolving healthcare environment starts here.

The wide range of healthcare programs at Barry University and our unparalleled faculty and partner-hospital support will give you the edge for making an immediate impact from the very start of your healthcare career

Our Programs

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  • Anesthesiology

    Prepares the APRNs at the doctoral level to deliver safe, competent, and ethical anesthesia for surgical procedures.

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  • Biomedical Sciences

    Our MS in Biomedical Sciences is for students who wish to improve their overall academic profile to become more competitive for admission into professional school.

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  • Counseling and School Psychology

    The Counseling and School Psychology programs are accredited and thoughtfully designed to prepare students for rewarding careers as Professional Counselors or School Psychologists.

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  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences

    Clinical Laboratory Sciences describes occupations with responsibility for facilitating or complementing physicians in delivering healthcare services to patients.

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  • Health Services Administration

    Health Services Administration programs are designed to prepare students for leadership roles in organizations that provide health care services.

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  • Nursing

    From BSN and NP, through to our PhD in Nursing, Barry offers the full spectrum of nursing practice, including preparation for future nursing faculty.

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  • Occupational Therapy

    Occupational therapy programs prepare students to become health and rehabilitation professionals helping people develop skills for independent functioning.

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  • Physician Assistant

    The Physician Assistant program enables students to develop competencies required to meet the health care needs of contemporary society.

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  • Public Health

    The purpose of public health is to protect the health and improve the quality of life for all people. Public health is both a field of inquiry and an arena for action.

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  • Social Work

    The Department of Social Work at Barry University is committed to advancing and protecting the human rights of all individuals, with an emphasis on those most marginalized, through teaching, research, advocacy, and practice rooted in social justice

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  • Sport and Exercise Sciences

    Sport & Exercise Sciences facilitate the transformation of human potential through sport and physical activity.

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Choose your College

Discover your path to success.

  • Decades of leadership and respect in preparing healthcare professionals.
  • Hands-on, highly regarded faculty with strong clinical backgrounds.
  • High employment rates and proven outcomes from patient care and diagnostics, to community service, to high-ranking corporate positions.
  • A nurturing faculty that represents and respects diversity and inclusivity.
  • An integrated and collaborative learning environment across all healthcare professions.
  • Compassion, ethics and inclusivity are intrinsic throughout our courses.
  • Seamless programs that will help you move from entry level to advanced degrees.
  • Ample opportunities for research, and hands-on clinical practice at renowned South Florida hospitals.
Our Mission

You can expect excellence from our faculty. And we will expect excellence in your health care practice.

News

Top Stories

  • Barry University Sport and Exercise Sciences Students Compete at Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup November 08, 2024

    Barry University’s Sport and Exercise Sciences students Maya Caon and Jared Ward, under the mentorship of Dr. Zacharias Papadakis, have achieved a major milestone by being selected for the Greater New York ACSM President’s Cup. Their research on the body composition effects of preseason training in women’s NCAA DII basketball players demonstrates how focused training can lead to significant performance gains.

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  • Achieving Excellence: Barry University's Success at ACSM Event in New York November 17, 2023

    Barry University excels at recent ACSM event! Samuel Vilmeau and Vinicius Ribeiro awarded 2nd place for groundbreaking research in rowing and firefighting.

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  • Andrea Greenbaum

    The AANA Names Dr. Tony Umadhay a 2023 Fellow September 07, 2023

    The American Association of Nurse Anesthesiology (AANA) has awarded Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) Dr. Tony Umadhay, Dean of the School of Nursing at Barry University, the designation of Fellow of the AANA (FAANA).

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  • Research Team

    Excellence Rewarded: Dept. Research Team Wins Rare Dual Awards May 22, 2023

    The American College of Sports Medicine held its Spring conference on April 22 in NYC. The Department of Health Promotion and Clinical Practice made waves with exceptional research presentations, including Dr. Papadakis' winning research team in both undergraduate and graduate poster competitions.

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  • Barry Earns 2023 Exercise is Medicine ® Silver Award April 24, 2023

    Barry University's Sport and Exercise Sciences programs awarded 2023 Exercise is Medicine Silver Award for promoting wellness initiatives on campus, led by Prof. Papadakis. Previous wins include Bronze Awards in 2021 and 2022, highlighting Barry's commitment to holistic health for students, faculty, and staff.

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  • Admitted Students Day April 21, 2023

    Discover how Barry can help students break through: Join Admitted Students Day for Prospective Students and Families on April 21

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  • Barry University Nurse Practitioner Students to Host Free Community Health & Wellness Fair April 19, 2023

    On Saturday, April 22nd, Barry University’s graduate nurse-practitioner students invite the community to the Miami Shores campus for a day of free health screenings, educational workshops, and entertainment.

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  • Dr. Inshan Ali Advances Arbovirus Research in New Study April 10, 2023

    The Barry professor and master’s candidate recently published the results of his research into the lesser-known arboviruses of the Caribbean in the peer-reviewed journal Viruses.

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  • Zacharias Papadakis Named Fellow of the American College of Sports Medicine December 13, 2022

    The Sport and Exercise Sciences Professor received the prestigious distinction after serving as a longtime member within the organization.

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  • Clinical Laboratory Sciences Senior Earns Baptist Health Allied Health Scholarship December 09, 2022

    Victoria Pryor will receive a tuition grant and begin her clinical rotations as a Medical Laboratory Sciences Scholar.

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Locations Miami is not the only location!

Main Campus

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11300 NE 2nd Ave Miami Shores, FL 33161

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305-899-3000

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Hollywood

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421 North 21 Avenue, Hollywood, FL 33020

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305-899-4722

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Tampa

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5650 Breckenridge Park Dr, Suite 108, Tampa, FL 33610

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Ocala

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1101 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 202, Ocala, FL 34471

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Orlando

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1415 Sligh Blvd, Orlando, FL 32806

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St. Petersburg Pinellas

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9200 113th Street N Seminole, FL 33772

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305-899-4035

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education@barry.edu
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St. Petersburg Physician Assistant Program

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7200 66th Street North Pinellas Park, FL 33781

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paadmissions@barry.edu
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Shands at University of Florida Clinical Site

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2000 SW Archer Road, Suite #4164 Gainesville, FL 32608

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800-556-3932
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Broward General Medical Center Clinical Site

Address

1600 South Andrews Avenue Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

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954-355-4400
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Broward Health Imperial Point Clinical Site

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6401 North Federal Highway Fort Lauderdale, FL 33308

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954-776-8500
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Broward Health Coral Springs Clinical Site

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3000 Coral Hills Drive Pompano Beach, FL 33065

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954-344-3000
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Broward Health North Clinical Site

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201 E Sample Rd Pompano Beach, FL 33064

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954-941-8300
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Tampa General Hospital Clinical Site

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1 Tampa General Circle Tampa, FL 33606

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813-844-7000
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Tampa Community Hospital Clinical Site

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6001 Webb Rd Tampa, FL 33615

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813-888-7060
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Moffitt Cancer Center & Research Institute Clinical Site

Address

12902 Magnolia Drive, SRB4 - BMT Tampa, FL 33612

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888-820-0230
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Advent Health Ocala Clinical Site

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1500 Southwest 1st Avenue Ocala, FL 34471

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352-351-7200
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Aventura Hospital and Medical Center Clinical Site

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20900 Biscayne Blvd Aventura, FL 33180

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Mercy Hospital Clinical Site

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3663 S Miami Ave Miami, FL 33133

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305-854-4400
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Mount Sinai Medical Center Clinical Site

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4300 Alton Rd Miami Beach, FL 33140

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305-674-2273
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Orlando Health System Clinical Site

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52 W Underwood St Orlando, FL 32806

Phone

321-841-5111
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Nemours Children's Hospital Clinical Site

Address

13535 Nemours Pkwy Orlando, FL 32827

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407-567-4000
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Osceola Regional Medical Center Clinical Site

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700 W Oak St Kissimmee, FL 34741

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407-846-2266
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Good Samaritan Medical Center Clinical Site

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1309 N Flagler Drive West Palm Beach, FL 33401

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561-655-5511
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JFK Medical Center Clinical Site

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5301 S Congress Ave Atlantis, FL 33462

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Jupiter Medical Center Clinical Site

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1210 South Old Dixie Highway Jupiter, FL 33458

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561-747-2234
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Palms West Medical Center Clinical Site

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13001 Southern Blvd Loxahatchee Groves, FL 33470

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561-798-3300
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Morton Plant Hospital Clinical Site

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300 Pinellas Street Clearwater, FL 33756

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1700 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL Clinical Site

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1700 South Tamiami Trail Sarasota, FL 34239

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800-764-8255
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Doctors Hospital of Sarasota Clinical Site

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5731 Bee Ridge Rd Sarasota, FL 34233

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941-342-1100
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Academics Healthcare Leaders are Made Here

Barry University’s guiding principles to study, reflect and serve the community are evident throughout our wide variety of programs. Our goal is to prepare inspired and compassionate healthcare leaders in the delivery of high quality, accessible, culturally discerning care within an ever-evolving, highly technological, global environment.

The Barry Touch makes us different – while many university programs can prepare you intellectually, our faculty trains your hands to touch with compassion and expertise, trains your heart for the ongoing care for others, and trains your mind to react with agility. As patients and hospitals can attest, there are healthcare providers, and then there are Barry providers. The very best healthcare practitioners and providers are made here.

Contact Us

We’re always happy to chat with you about your career goals and the academic programs to get you there. Our team of admissions experts offers many communication options from chat or text to online meetings and email options.

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Admissions

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College of Health and Wellness Our Faculty are Passionate Healthcare Experts

At the College of Health and Wellness at Barry University, you’ll be inspired, guided and pushed to excel by a vibrant and dynamic faculty who are at the forefront of society’s evolving healthcare needs. We seek out professors who are not only great teachers, but who love what they do. As working practitioners, our faculty members maintain positions at hospitals and clinics, or have independent practices – keeping them fully up to date on the latest technology, patient care practices and legislation.

Beyond each teacher's area of expertise, our faculty is committed to promoting equality, social justice, altruism, diversity, and humility. Here, you will experience The Barry Touch. Our faculty will train your hands to touch with compassion and expertise, will guide your heart for the ongoing care for others, and will train your mind to react with confidence and agility. In the skillful hands of our respected faculty, will you become an extraordinary healthcare leader.

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College of Health and Wellness Accreditation

Barry University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award baccalaureate, masters, specialist, and doctorate degrees.

Questions about the accreditation of Barry University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

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Support our Health & Wellness Students

There are many ways to support our students in the College of Health and Wellness. Whether it is to help students succeed through academic and clinical experiences, enhance the simulation environment, or invest in latest technologies in physical and psychological patient care.

Your gifts are an investment in the future of healthcare. Every philanthropic investment makes a lasting impact and supports our healthcare and wellness programs.

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Interprofessional Collabration

At Barry University we take pride in offering our students the opportunity an interprofessional collaborative approach to develop healthcare students as future interprofessional team

members. Training future healthcare providers to work in teams will help to facilitate improved healthcare outcomes for patients.

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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.

Nothing in this non-discrimination statement shall require Barry University to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or the University mission statement.

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