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 Career and Experiential Learning Team educates students and alumni on the essential job searching and life skills to propel them to succeed in the increasingly competitive global marketplace.
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.
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.
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.
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.
What it governs: Defines how University computers and technology should be used responsibly. Covers acceptable personal use, prohibited activities (like storing University data on personal devices/cloud), and consequences for misuse.
Target Audience: All University employees, students, contractors, affiliates, visitors, and guests ("users").
What it governs: Explains who gets standard access to University technology (like email) based on their role (student, employee, etc.) and the basic security rules accounts must follow.
Target Audience: Applies broadly to standard access; specific responsibilities lie with departments requesting accounts (HR, Registrar, etc.); implicitly applies to all users with standard access.
What it governs: The formal promise individuals make to protect sensitive University information they access during their work or studies. Signing is required for access.
Target Audience: All current and new Barry University employees, contractors, volunteers, and others granted access to University systems and University Data.
What it governs: Sets the rules for safely using outside companies (vendors) that handle University data (e.g., cloud services). Requires vendor review and specific agreements to ensure data protection.
Target Audience: University personnel choosing or managing relationships with outside vendors; indirectly applies to the vendors themselves.
What it governs: Outlines the University's official plan for responding to cyberattacks or data breaches. Details steps for detection, containment, fixing the issue, and learning from incidents.
Target Audience: All departments and users of IT resources and assets; personnel with specific incident response roles.
What it governs: Sets the rules for using your official University email account responsibly. Covers secure handling of sensitive information, official signatures, and reporting suspicious emails (phishing).
Target Audience: All Barry University email account holders (Faculty, staff, students, alumni, retirees, contractors, guests, vendors, etc.).
What it governs: Rules for sending mass marketing emails to people outside the University community, following anti-spam laws. Requires getting permission and providing an easy way to opt-out.
Target Audience: Faculty, staff, and University departments sending external bulk marketing emails.
What it governs: Rules for sending marketing text messages to people outside the University, following relevant laws. Requires getting written permission first and offering an easy opt-out method.
Target Audience: Anyone sending external marketing text messages on behalf of the University.
What it governs: The requirement for all users to complete regular security training to understand cyber threats and protect University information.
Target Audience: All students, employees, and affiliates using the Barry network or IT resources.
What it governs: Rules for securely using smartphones, laptops, and tablets (both University-owned and personal) for University work. Covers passwords/PINs, encryption, updates, and reporting lost or stolen devices.
Target Audience: All University employees, students, contractors, affiliates, visitors, and guests using mobile devices for University purposes.
What it governs: The process and standards for hiring outside companies to create or host University websites, ensuring they meet branding, accessibility, and legal requirements.
Target Audience: University personnel involved in outsourcing or managing University websites.
What it governs: Rules for creating strong passwords and using Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for University accounts. Covers complexity, regular changes, and prohibits sharing passwords.
Target Audience: All individuals accessing University systems (employees, students, contractors, affiliates); System Administrators.
What it governs: Extra security rules for special accounts with high-level administrative access to University systems, limiting access and tracking usage.
Target Audience: Anyone with privileged access to University systems; IT System Administrators.
What it governs: How long University records (paper and electronic) must be kept and how to securely destroy them afterward, following legal requirements.
Target Audience: All University employees, staff, and faculty.
What it governs: Rules for securely connecting to the University network from off-campus (e.g., using VPN) and the security requirements for connecting devices.
Target Audience: All employees, students, contractors, or vendors who connect remotely to the University network or manage remote access systems.
What it governs: Guidelines for using Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools safely and ethically for University work (not teaching/learning), requiring approval before using University data with AI.
Target Audience: All University employees, students, contractors, and affiliates using AI tools for University research, administrative, or operational purposes.
What it governs: Rules for using social media sites (like Facebook, Instagram) for official University purposes or when representing Barry personally online. Covers appropriate conduct and procedures for official accounts.
Target Audience: All University students, faculty, and staff using social media for University purposes or referencing the University personally.
What it governs: How University user accounts (like email) are created, managed, and eventually closed based on your relationship with Barry (e.g., student, employee, alumni).
Target Audience: All holders of Barry University user accounts
What it governs: The University's process for finding, assessing, and fixing security weaknesses in its computer systems and software before they can be exploited.
Target Audience: Primarily IT Department and Information Security Office staff; indirectly applies to all using University IT infrastructure.
What it governs: The University's main plan for protecting sensitive information. Outlines key security requirements covering data access, training, physical security, and vendor management.
Target Audience: All university employees, contractors, interns, student employees, and relevant third-party vendors.
