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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

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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Counseling and Psychological Services

Center for Counseling and Psychological Services

CCPS is here to support you. There is no one reason why a person seeks counseling. It isn’t always in response to crisis or a traumatic event. Sometimes the issue that brings students to CCPS may be as simple as time management or more involved such as relationship concerns, grief, anxiety, or depression. Recognizing and seeking the support that will assist you in living a life that you want is a sign of strength.

CCPS Counselors are experienced professionals who understand that you are unique. There are times when a person's needs exceed our scope of practice, or a person wants to receive counseling but would feel more comfortable seeing someone not part of the Barry community. In either scenario, CCPS will help make the appropriate referrals.

A counselor will help you to establish a plan to develop positive mental health practices, set and reach personal goals, and most importantly improve your quality of life.

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    Mission

    Strives to provide thorough and personalized treatment to each Barry University Student who seeks services. CCPS is a safe and supportive space for students regardless of their faith, sex, sexuality, gender identity, or ethnic background. CCPS will raise awareness and promote a campus culture of inclusion.

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    Hours of Operation

    The Counseling Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5pm.

Services

The services offered by the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services are only available to currently enrolled Barry University students.

Online Resources:

College Health Topics   |  Suicide Prevention   |   Sexual Assault Prevention

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Appointments

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    Make an Appointment

    To schedule an appointment, please call (305) 899-3950 or stop by our office located in Landon 105. We make every effort to see students requesting an initial appointment within a week. 

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    What to Expect

    Please arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled appointment time to complete the initial paperwork. During your 50 minute initial appointment, you will discuss your concerns with a counselor, who will make recommendations regarding your treatment.

Confidentiality

We take protecting your privacy very seriously.  Counseling Center records are confidential and are separate from other university records. The privacy of communication between clients and mental health professionals is protected by law. To provide effective service, clinicians or psychiatrists may consult with other Counseling Center staff.  

Any other release of information requires the client’s written consent, except where disclosure is required or allowed by law (e.g., where there is a reasonable suspicion of abuse of children, dependent adults, or elderly persons; where the client presents a serious danger of violence to another person; where the client is likely to harm himself/herself; or when required by a valid court order).  This means that under normal circumstances no one outside the Counseling Center is given any information - even the fact that you have been here - without your expressed written consent.

Confidentiality is an important aspect of counseling.  Our primary goal is to provide you with a safe environment in which you feel comfortable to discuss your concerns.

BarryU Smoke Free Campus

Barry University is committed to providing a safe, healthy and enjoyable learning, living and working environment.

On July 1, 2016 BarryU campuses became entirely tobacco and smoke free. The Barry University prohibits smoking, including e-cigarettes or tobacco, Vaping of tobacco, Marrijuana or any other substance than is used as inhalant, use of any kind on all university owned, operated, leased, and/or controlled properties in order to maintain a healthy and safe environment for its faculty, staff, students, and visitors.  Those who choose to smoke must do so off-campus at a minimum of 25 feet away from any entrance to Barry University. 

By transitioning to a smoke-free environment across all our campuses, BarryU aims to enhance the overall health and well-being of our university community. This initiative creates a more appealing and enjoyable campus experience by eliminating smoking and tobacco products. 

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Engagement

College is a time of growth and exploration, and CCPS is here to provide you with the resources, tools, and support to do that in our office, across campus, and in the community. We regularly partner with student organizations to bring awareness to important issues. In the past, we have held weeks of awareness for eating disorders,  domestic violence, and sexual assault.

In addition to those weeks of awareness, we have coordinated events in collaboration with students and staff across campus focused on gratitude, stress relief, and other topics. We are always looking for opportunities to engage with students, faculty, and staff to enrich their experience and well-being.

Other Offices Supporting Your Well-Being

Miller Analogies Test (MAT)

The Miller Analogies Test (MAT) has been used as a graduate school admission test for more than 70 years in university programs throughout the United States. 

The MAT is a high-level mental ability test that evaluates your ability to solve analytical problems stated in the form of analogies.

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Emergency Services

The Counseling Center provides emergency services during our normal business hours.  To be seen as a walk-in appointment, please either stop by Landon 105 or call our office at 305-899-3950.  

Be sure to inform the administrative assistant that you are experiencing a crisis and are requesting a walk-in appointment.  Our staff will make every effort to respond to your situation as quickly as possible.

In an immediate emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Evenings and Weekends

    • After-Hours On-Call Counselor

      If you (or a friend) are experiencing distress and need someone to talk with when the Counseling Center is closed, please contact the Resident Assistant on duty.  They will be able to reach the after-hours crisis counselor.   
    • Public Safety - (305) 899-3333
    • Department of Housing and Residential Life - (305) 899-3875 
    • Switchboard of Miami – (305) 358-HELP (4357)
    • ULifeline - 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
    • Florida Poison Information Center 1-800-222-1222
    • Roxcy Bolton Rape Treatment Center - (305) 585-7273
    • Crisis Text Line - Text Home to 741741
    • Miami Shores Police - (305) 759-2468
    • Metro Fire-Rescue -  (305) 759-2468
    • Metro-Dade Police (Non-Emergency) - (305) 595-6263

Meet the Staff

The Center’s staff is as diverse as the Barry student body. Each of our staff members brings unique professional experiences and personal interest to enrich our office and the Barry community as a whole.
When not in the office, our counselors are out participating and engaging with students, faculty, and staff whether that’s in an IRS class, at late-night breakfast, or enjoying Mass. Each member of our staff is committed to maintaining your confidentiality and supporting you in anyway their role allows.
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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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