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 most important task after submitting your enrollment deposit is to schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor. Your Advisor will help you create your educational plan and select your first semester class schedule. Visit myBarry to make an appointment with your assigned Advisor.
Some students may be required to take a placement or challenge test prior to registering for classes. For more information, to access study guides, or to schedule your test appointment, visit the Placement Testing website.
Ask your advisor to add the one-credit First Year Experience Seminar (ORI 100) to your class schedule during your first semester. ORI 100 helps new students transition to college both academically and socially. Students who take the First Year Experience seminar are more successful and have higher GPAs.
If you have a documented disability, IEP, or 504 plan, we invite you to contact the Office of Accessibility Services at accessibilityservices@barry.edu or by phone at 305-899-3489 with any questions. Students can submit an Accommodations Request form or learn more on the Accessibility Services webpage.
The on-campus residential community offers an environment that can contribute not only to academic achievement, but to social, recreational, and spiritual development as well. For best selection, submit the housing application early when room preferences and roommate selection options are most available.
Students who would like to use their own health insurance have the option to waive the university health coverage fee. The waiver becomes available only after you are registered for your first semester classes and requires you to upload a copy of your insurance card. To learn more about the university insurance plan and complete the waiver process, visit the Insurance Information and Requirements page.
All commuters and resident students that plan to park a car on campus must apply for a free parking permit. The permit decal must be properly displayed on the registered vehicles at all times. Student can park in designated spaces only.
Complete the FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act) form. Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Barry University is permitted to disclose information from your education records to your parents if your parents (or one of your parents) claim you as a dependent for federal tax purposes. The term “parent” includes natural parent, guardian, or individual acting as a parent in the absence of a natural parent or guardian.
Barry University is proud to assist all military affiliated students who wish to utilize their education benefits. Our Veteran Affairs’ School Certifying Officials serve as liaisons between the student and Veterans Administration.
Have you been issued your BarryU I-20? Have you been issued a student visa (F-1 Visas for degree seeking student, J-1 Visa for exchange visitors)? You must check in with International Student Services to be able to register for classes.
For international student resources, please visit Study in the States page at https://studyinthestates.dhs.gov/students. For more information or assistance, contact impservices@barry.edu or at 305-899-3082.
If you haven’t submitted your final application documents or transcripts, you can do so by emailing myapplicationdocs@barry.edu. You can also drop off hard copies in-person to Enrollment Services in Kelley House on the Miami Shores campus.
At Orientation, all resident and commuter students will be officially welcomed to the campus community by the Vice President of the Division of Mission and Student Engagement, Dr. Scott Smith, as well as faculty, staff, and student leaders. New students will experience interactive academic and social activities designed to facilitate the transition to college life.
We look forward to seeing you on Thursday and Friday August 24-25th for your two-day New Student Orientation! Find details, including the schedule by visiting barry.edu/orientation. In the meantime, please contact us at orientation@barry.edu if you have any questions.
