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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
The list provided on the link below represents hotels that offers guests of Barry University special rates. (These special rates are based on availability). Additionally, please note that transportation is not provided from hotels to Barry University. Commencement weekend is a busy weekend in Miami, so graduates are encouraged to also look for options on airbnb or Vrbo.
Barry University Bachelor and Masters graduates wear a gown that is totally recyclable. Each Eco-Friendly gown reduces the amount of material recycled by using 27 plastic bottles that will not end up in a landfill. Along with saving bottles from the landfill, each gown gives back to the Environment and introduces another avenue for sustainability.
Cap & Gown Distribution Dates
All Graduate
May 2-4, 2023, 9am to 7pm | Landon Events Room
May 5, 2023, 9am to 5pm | Landon Events Room
Doctoral Graduates
April 29, 2023, 12:30pm to 2pm | Landon Events Room
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Graduation Term
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Graduation Term Code
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Degree Conferral Date
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Deadline To Apply
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Fall A
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22/GF |
October 8, 2022 |
September 16, 2022 |
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Fall
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22/04 |
December 9, 2022Â |
October 28, 2022 |
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Spring A
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23/GS |
March 4, 2023Â |
January 13, 2023 |
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Spring — Podiatry
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23/P1 |
May 5, 2023 |
January 13, 2023 |
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Spring
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23/01 |
May 5, 2023 |
January 20, 2023 |
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Summer I
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23/02 |
June 24, 2023 |
May 19, 2023 |
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Summer II
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23/SU |
August 12, 2023 |
July 13, 2023 |
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Fall A
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23/04 |
October 7, 2023 |
September 15, 2023 |
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Fall
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23/04 |
December 8, 2023 |
October 19, 2023 |
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*Commencement will take place April 29 to May 6, 2023. Please refer to the Schedule at the top of this page for all the details. |
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Graduation Term
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Fall A
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Graduation Term Code
22/GF |
Degree Conferral Date
October 8, 2022 |
Deadline To Apply
September 16, 2022 |
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Fall
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Graduation Term Code
22/04 |
Degree Conferral Date
December 9, 2022Â |
Deadline To Apply
October 28, 2022 |
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Spring A
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Graduation Term Code
23/GS |
Degree Conferral Date
March 4, 2023Â |
Deadline To Apply
January 13, 2023 |
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Spring — Podiatry
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Graduation Term Code
23/P1 |
Degree Conferral Date
May 5, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
January 13, 2023 |
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Spring
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Graduation Term Code
23/01 |
Degree Conferral Date
May 5, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
January 20, 2023 |
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Summer I
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Graduation Term Code
23/02 |
Degree Conferral Date
June 24, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
May 19, 2023 |
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Summer II
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Graduation Term Code
23/SU |
Degree Conferral Date
August 12, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
July 13, 2023 |
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Fall A
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Graduation Term Code
23/04 |
Degree Conferral Date
October 7, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
September 15, 2023 |
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Fall
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Graduation Term Code
23/04 |
Degree Conferral Date
December 8, 2023 |
Deadline To Apply
October 19, 2023 |
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*Commencement will take place April 29 to May 6, 2023. Please refer to the Schedule at the top of this page for all the details. |
*Commencement will take place April 29 to May 6, 2023. Please refer to the Schedule at the top of this page for all the details. |
*Commencement will take place April 29 to May 6, 2023. Please refer to the Schedule at the top of this page for all the details. |
Your diploma will not be awarded at the time of Commencement. You will receive your diploma approximately six weeks after the date of graduation, either through the mail or by picking it up at the Office of the Registrar.
If you are graduating and have borrowed Federal student loans, you are required by Federal regulations to fill out a student Loan Exit Interview prior to graduation.Â
You may also visit a Financial Aid Counselor to discuss important information regarding repayment of your student loan repayment options, deferments, forbearance, consolidation, your legal rights and responsibilities, and to provide helpful tips in managing your student loans.
In order to qualify for graduation with Honors, an undergraduate student must have taken a minimum of 56 credit hours at Barry carrying letter grades of A, B, C, or D, and must have maintained a cumulative grade point average of 3.50 or above.
Only courses taken at Barry are computed in determining honors. The GPA will be rounded using the third decimal place.
Honors Cords:Â Barry graduates do not wear special cords if they are graduating with honors.
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Students who are elected to National Honor Societies receive honor cords from the moderators of the respective honor society.
ALL stoles and mortar board cap designs are to be recommended to Dr. Eileen McDonough, Chair of University Commencement, so that they may be approved
Learn MoreThis robe is custom made and available to any student graduating with a Barry University doctoral degree.
Doctoral Robe Order FormYou will receive your diploma approximately six weeks after the date of graduation, either through the mail or by picking it up at the Office of the Registrar.
Learn MoreIf you are graduating and have borrowed Federal student loans, you are required by Federal regulations to fill out a student Loan Exit Interview prior to graduation.
Student Loan Exit Interview
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