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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.

Whether you love the arts, the humanities, or the sciences, our 10 departments offer you stimulating academic programs that prepare you to meet future challenges with confidence and knowledge.

We offer a student-friendly, caring environment. Our international diversity allows our students to study the global business environment and experience it on a daily basis, in a dynamic and vibrant center of global trade and finance.

The mission of the Adrian Dominican School of Education is to promote academic excellence as it prepares caring, ethical, and highly skilled professional educators and counselors to teach and work in a wide range of culturally diverse learning environments.

The Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law is committed to providing graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to aid society through the competent and ethical practice of law.

Our College features nationally recognized undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in a variety of health care specialties.

Barry University's School of Podiatric Medicine offers you the opportunity to earn a Doctor of Podiatric Medicine (DPM) degree in four years.

The School 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.

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.

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.

Year-round traditions and events create a rhythm for the Barry Life, with the student-run Campus Activities Board (CAB) keeping the roster fresh. These shared experiences connect us together even further - linking us to our history, inspiring us to greatness, or, sometimes, just giving us an excuse to have a great time together.

Living in on-campus housing at Barry is a great way to completely immerse yourself in the college experience. Learn cooperation and maturity and make lifelong memories by joining the residential community. Prepare for your future while living your best life. Stay, study, and explore here. Barry welcomes you home.

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.

Our vision, guided by our Catholic Identity, Dominican heritage and University Core Commitments, is to empower our students, staff, and faculty with the skills and competencies to be leaders for a just and humane world.

Commencement

Mission and Student Engagement

Overview

Our comprehensive graduation celebrations will take place May 4, 2022- May 7, 2022, with our large institutional celebration on Friday, May 6 at 10am at loanDepot park in Miami. Each School and College will hold a more intimate ceremony on campus, where graduates will have their individual accomplishments visibly recognized.

Some college/school events on campus will likely have capacity limits, and tickets will be required. More information on ticketing and events will be shared as it is available.

Commencement Program May 2021

Congratulations, Graduates! We look forward to honoring your accomplishment and celebrating with you in May 2022.

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Commencement Ceremonies

Baccalaureate Mass & Rose and Candle Ceremony

Thursday, May 5, 2022 6:00pm
Broad Auditorium

The Baccalaureate Mass is a celebration of graduation, and the Rose and Candle Ceremony symbolizes the bonds of friendship and the sending forth of the graduates. Graduates exchange a candle, the symbol of wisdom and knowledge, with a Barry student of their choice. In return, graduates receive a rose as a symbol of love and friendship.

Graduates are encouraged to wear their academic robes, without hoods or caps.

Commencement Ceremony

Friday, May 6, 2022 10am
loanDepot park
501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125

This celebration will include all the Schools and Colleges that traditionally participate in main campus graduation and will feature invited speakers as well as honorary degree recipients.

School and College Ceremonies and Program Events

Each School and College will hold a more intimate ceremony on campus, where graduates will have their individual accomplishments visibly recognized. The schedule is as follows, and additional information regarding specific locations will be shared as it is available:

Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Cor Jesu Chapel
6pm: Theology and Philosophy Commissioning and Recognition Ceremony

Friday, May 6, 2022
3:30pm: College of Arts and Sciences, reception and Art & Photography Senior Exhibition to follow ceremony
3:30pm: Adrian Dominican School of Education, reception to follow ceremony

Saturday, May 7, 2022
10am: Andreas School of Business, reception to follow ceremony
10am: College of Nursing and Health Sciences doctoral and master’s programs, reception at 4pm
2:30pm: Ellen Whiteside McDonnell School of Social Work, reception to follow ceremony
2:30pm: College of Nursing and Health Sciences bachelor’s programs, reception to follow

Making a Difference One Gown At A Time!

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. Students who have completed their degrees in June, August or October 2021, have received an email from the Herff Jones Company to order their cap and Gown. Orders can be placed at: Herff.ly/barry.
The cost of the cap & gown is included in the graduation fee, and a shipping fee of $7.95 for Domestic shipping and $24.95 for International shipping will be collected when the student order is placed. December degree recipients will receive the Herff Jones email after October 29, 2021. Any graduates interested in purchasing class rings, diploma frames, or personalized graduation announcements can use the same website to order, and if there are any questions, graduates can contact Herff Jones directly at (305) 271-6769 or hjcollegefl@aol.com

Graduation Dates/Deadlines

Fall 2021 – Fall 2022

Graduation Term
Graduation Term Code
Degree Conferral Date
Deadline To Apply
Commencement Date
Fall A 21/GF October 09, 2021 September 17, 2021 May 6, 2022
Fall 21/04 December 11, 2021 October 29, 2021 May 6, 2022
Spring A 22/GS March 5, 2022 January 13, 2022 May 6, 2022
Spring — Podiatry 22/P1 May 6, 2022 January 21, 2022 April 30, 2022
Spring 22/01 May 6, 2022 January 21, 2022 May 6, 2022
Summer I 22/02 June 25, 2022 May 20, 2022 TBD
Summer II 22/SU August 13, 2022 July 15, 2022 TBD
Fall A 22/04 October 08, 2022 October 28, 2022 TBD
Fall 22/04 December 09, 2022 October 28, 2022 TBD

Fall 2021 – Fall 2022

Graduation Term
Fall A
Graduation Term Code 21/GF Degree Conferral Date October 09, 2021 Deadline To Apply September 17, 2021 Commencement Date May 6, 2022
Fall
Graduation Term Code 21/04 Degree Conferral Date December 11, 2021 Deadline To Apply October 29, 2021 Commencement Date May 6, 2022
Spring A
Graduation Term Code 22/GS Degree Conferral Date March 5, 2022 Deadline To Apply January 13, 2022 Commencement Date May 6, 2022
Spring — Podiatry
Graduation Term Code 22/P1 Degree Conferral Date May 6, 2022 Deadline To Apply January 21, 2022 Commencement Date April 30, 2022
Spring
Graduation Term Code 22/01 Degree Conferral Date May 6, 2022 Deadline To Apply January 21, 2022 Commencement Date May 6, 2022
Summer I
Graduation Term Code 22/02 Degree Conferral Date June 25, 2022 Deadline To Apply May 20, 2022 Commencement Date TBD
Summer II
Graduation Term Code 22/SU Degree Conferral Date August 13, 2022 Deadline To Apply July 15, 2022 Commencement Date TBD
Fall A
Graduation Term Code 22/04 Degree Conferral Date October 08, 2022 Deadline To Apply October 28, 2022 Commencement Date TBD
Fall
Graduation Term Code 22/04 Degree Conferral Date December 09, 2022 Deadline To Apply October 28, 2022 Commencement Date TBD

Diploma

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.

Exit Interviews

Have you borrowed Federal Student Loans?

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. 

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.

Exit Interview
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Graduating With Honors (Undergraduates Only)

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: Barry graduates do not wear special cords if they are graduating with honors.

Students who are elected to National Honor Societies receive honor cords from the moderators of the respective honor society.

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    Cum Laude

    Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.50

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    Magna Cum Laude

    Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.70

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    Summa Cum Laude

    Minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.90

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