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.
Founders’ Day of Service
Saturday, November 5 | 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
With lunch to follow, Meet in the Landon Events Room
Join students, faculty, staff, and alumni to honor the university’s collaborative service tradition by taking part in a day of service that addresses homelessness in South Florida. Participants will serve in shelters and other community sites that support unhoused individuals and families in our community.
Founders' Week Mass
Monday, November 7 | 12:00 pm | Cor Jesu Chapel
The traditional Founders' Week Mass honors the vision and legacy of our Founders, the Adrian Dominican Sisters for whom Barry is a sponsored institution.
50,000 Meals Food Packing Event
Monday, November 7 | 2:00-6:00 pm | Gymnasium
Join Campus Ministry, Institute for Immigration Studies, and Intercollegiate Athletics with our community partner, Cross Catholic Outreach for this on-campus food packing event to prepare 50,000 meals. Meals will be delivered to those in our local and global communities experiencing food insecurity. Drop in for an hour or stay for the entire time to make a difference in someone’s life!
Feeding Our Community: Mind, Body, and Spirit
Tuesday, November 8 | 4:00-5:30 pm | Gato Gallery
Dialogue with our keynote speaker, Dr. Linh Hoang, OFM, from Siena College, and learn about the powerful role of food in shaping spirituality, identity and solidarity in immigrant communities. All are welcome!
Core Commitments Luncheon: School of Podiatric Medicine
Wednesday, November 9 | 12:00-1:30 pm | Andreas 111
The Barry University School Podiatric Medicine was established in 1985 with only 18 students, one hospital affiliation, and no clinical program. Since then, the School has graduated over 1,200 podiatric physicians that have made their mark in the medical community. Join us as we celebrate the scholarly achievements of our amazing faculty and students and of our humanitarian efforts in the local and global communities.
Distinguished Alumni Awards
Thursday, November 10 | 11:30 am | Hilton Miami Airport Blue Lagoon
Since 2007, Barry University has paid tribute to outstanding graduates via the Distinguished Alumni Awards, the highest and most prestigious honor that Barry bestows upon its graduates.
Join us as we celebrate and honor a select group of Barry alumni who have made significant contributions to their professions and/or community, and who consistently demonstrate Barry’s Core Commitments of Knowledge and Truth; Inclusive Community, Social Justice, and Collaborative Service through their daily lives. Learn more.
Barry Community Fest
Friday, November 11 | 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm | Campus Mall
The Great Frontier
Get your teams ready to compete in traditional games for the Founders’ Week championship trophy. All students, faculty, and staff are invited to celebrate with music, food trucks, novelty, giveaways, and more!
Men’s Basketball Game v. Fort Lauderdale University
Saturday, November 12 | 4:00 pm |Gymnasium
Don’t miss the special Founders’ Week recognition during halftime!
The Magic Flute by Mozart
Saturday, November 12 | 7:00pm | Cor Jesu Chapel
The Department of Fine Arts closes Founders’ Week with Mozart’s fanciful opera, The Magic Flute. The Magic Flute is a combination of “earthly comedy and noble mysticism”, come hear the Queen of the Night, freaky monsters, and birds sing! Featuring Barry Music Majors and Directed by Dr. Beverly Coulter.
