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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.

Colleges and Schools

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.

AI Toolsets

Included with Barry LicensingAI Toolsets Available to Barry Users

We currently recommend three major AI toolsets for Barry University faculty, staff, and students: Microsoft Copilot for Microsoft 365, Google Gemini 2.5 Pro for Education, and ChatGPT. Each platform has distinct strengths and a clear place in our workflows. You can use a single tool for most work, but some tasks are better served by another. If you hit the limits of the included tiers, certain advanced use cases may require paid features. Most daily needs do not. If you handle large amounts of sensitive data, consult the Information Security Office for guidance.

What you will find

  • Included vs premium capabilities by platform
  • Quick "when to use which" guidance by task and role
  • Data protection, access, and compliance alignment
  • Where to request upgrades or advanced solutions

Fast Guidance

  • Copilot: Barry data in Microsoft 365, Teams, Outlook, SharePoint. Use for sensitive or regulated content.
  • Gemini 2.5 Pro: Research, analysis, and creation in Google's ecosystem. Student friendly.
  • ChatGPT: Drafting, coding, ideation. Use Teams or Enterprise for private workgroups. For sensitive data, use Copilot.
PHI safe: Copilot
Student friendly: Gemini
Coding & drafts: ChatGPT
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Microsoft Copilot (GPT‑5 in M365)

  • PHI permitted
  • Governed tenant
  • Email and document drafting in Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
  • Summarize and compare files in OneDrive or SharePoint.
  • Meeting notes and actions in Teams.
  • Notebook workspace in M365 Copilot app.
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Google Gemini 2.5 / Gemini Advanced

  • Non-PHI
  • Classroom first
  • Plan lessons, generate practice sets, quick rubrics.
  • NotebookLM study packs with audio or video overviews.
  • Summarize Drive files; create slides and study guides.
  • Image and video concepts for instruction.
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ChatGPT (GPT-5)

  • Non-PHI
  • Research and coding
  • Deep research style summaries with sources.
  • Projects or Canvas for long context multi-file analysis.
  • File analysis for PDFs, spreadsheets, and media.
  • Code and data prototyping for courses.

Feature comparison (included functionality)

Feature
Copilot IconMicrosoft Copilot (M365)
Gemini IconGoogle Gemini 2.5 / Advanced
ChatGPT IconChatGPT (GPT-5)
Email composition, file analysis and comparison Outlook compose; OneDrive multi-doc summarize and compare. Outlook compose; OneDrive multi-doc summarize and compare. Compose, summarize, compare files in chat; Projects for multi-file.
Research assistance and summarization Drafts and summaries grounded on M365 files and chats. Drive summaries; NotebookLM overviews from provided sources. Source-linked summaries; long context Projects.
Guided learning or study mode Learning Accelerators; rubric helpers in Teams. Guided coaching; Classroom resources; NotebookLM study packs. Study Mode with goals and spaced practice.
Deep research reports (automated) No native deep research report generator. Gemini Advanced Deep Research with daily caps. Included with plan limits shown in product.
Agent or assistant options Copilot Studio agents configured by IT. Gems assistants in apps; Vertex AI for full agents. Agent Mode for multi-step tasks (non-PHI).
Notebook workspace Copilot Notebooks or Pages. NotebookLM packs and reports. Projects and Canvas persistent workspace.
Image creation Designer image creation in Copilot surfaces. Imagen or ImageFX for images. Built-in image generation.
Video generation No native AI video generator. Veo in Gemini app or API (lengths vary by plan). Available in consumer tiers, not in Team, Enterprise, or Edu.
Automated feedback and grading aids Teams Assignments AI feedback and rubric support. Classroom Practice Sets; Gemini in Classroom feedback tools. Prompt driven rubrics and feedback; LMS tools that integrate OpenAI.
Coding assistance Copilot Chat coding; Integrates with Edge or VS Code ecosystem. Gemini code help; NotebookLM assists with code context. Strong coding and data analysis in chat.
LMS integration Deepest with Teams, EDU, LTI via 365 tools. Native with Google Classroom, Workspace LTI or Assignments. Indirect via vendor add-ons using OpenAI.
Accessibility supports Immersive Reader; Reading or Math Coach; dictation. Read aloud; captions across Workspace. Read aloud and Voice in Projects.

Prompting Best Practices

Tip

Use the model to co-write prompts.

Example:
Make this a power prompt: Summarize this 10 page report into bullet points for executives, focusing only on risks, costs, and deadlines.

Step What it means Example
Persona Which expertise to draw from Economics professor
Task What you want help with Test prep
Context Background the model needs Exam on macroeconomics
Format How results should appear Open ended and multiple choice
References Examples to imitate One sample quiz question

AI Upskilling and Certification Opportunities

Prompting Essentials Specialization

  • Practice 5 step prompting
  • Speed up analysis and slides
  • Build role play agents

Go to Coursera

AI Essentials

  • Everyday workflows
  • Write clear prompts
  • Responsible use

Go to Coursera

Generative AI for Educators

  • Practical classroom uses
  • Evaluate outputs
  • Create resources

Go to Google Learning Center

Google AI Essentials Specialization

  • Idea generation and decisions
  • Bias awareness

Go to Coursera

Paid Features and When to Upgrade

Premium Details

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Microsoft Copilot (M365)

Unlocks

  • Full Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams.
  • Copilot Studio agents with connectors and guardrails.
  • Graph grounding with audit and retention controls.

Upgrade when

  • PHI safe drafting or automation inside M365 is required.
  • Reusable department agents and workflows are needed.
  • Compliance requires admin controls and logging.
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Google Gemini (Workspace)

Unlocks

  • Gemini Advanced models and higher Deep Research limits.
  • Veo video creation and expanded ImageFX or Imagen.
  • Gems assistants and admin managed LTI integrations.

Upgrade when

  • Need source grounded NotebookLM study packs at scale.
  • Programs plan to create instructional video.
  • Classroom analytics and advanced AI features are required.
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ChatGPT (Org tiers)

Unlocks

  • Team, Enterprise, or Edu workspaces with SSO and admin controls.
  • Higher limits in Projects or Canvas for shared assets.
  • Agent Mode for multi step tasks and integrations.

Upgrade when

  • Collaborate on shared research or course materials.
  • Need long context multi file analysis.
  • Governance and audit are required for non-PHI.

Premium Add-Ons – at a Glance

Upgrade trigger
Copilot IconCopilot (M365)
Gemini IconGemini (Workspace)
ChatGPT IconChatGPT (Org)
Org data access
Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive grounding with tenant permissions ✔ - -
Cross-repo semantic search over tenant content ✔ - -
Write inside Office apps with policy and sensitivity labels respected ✔ - -
eDiscovery, retention, DLP alignment for generated content ✔ • •
Admin telemetry for prompts and responses by user or group ✔ ✔ ✔
Advanced agents
Build department agents with enterprise connectors and guardrails ✔ ✔ ✔
Human approval steps and scoped actions on systems ✔ • ✔
Scheduled runs, webhooks, and workflow orchestration ✔ • ✔
Retrieval over SharePoint or Drive with per-file ACLs enforced ✔ • ✔
Policy prompts, block lists, safety rails, audit logs ✔ ✔ ✔
Advanced notebooks
Code execution with files, tables, charts, and package support • ✔ ✔
Long context, multi-file research with higher caps • ✔ ✔
Persistent projects, versioning, and collaboration in notebooks • ✔ ✔
Connect notebook outputs back to Docs or Office files - ✔ -
Other premium triggers
PHI-safe drafting inside Office apps ✔ - -
Classroom Practice Sets and analytics at scale - ✔ -
AI video generation - ✔ -
SSO and admin controls for non-PHI collaboration ✔ - ✔
Legend: • ✔ recommended • • possible with add-ons or config • - not applicable
  • ChatGPT entries marked "•" assume approved enterprise connectors and scoped repositories. Depth varies by configuration.
  • Copilot "•" under notebooks refers to Copilot Notebook or Power Platform workflows. This is not a full Python runtime.
  • Gemini rows assume Workspace plus Gemini for Education tiers and, where needed, Colab or Vertex toolchain.
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