Student Orientation Schedule

Fall 2026

ScheduleFriday, August 21

Miami Shores Main Campus
Check in: Broad Auditorium

All new incoming and transfer students are required to attend New Student Orientation. This interactive 1-day orientation will introduce you to faculty, staff, and fellow students on our main campus, as well as the many resources available to support your success.

Students must register for orientation on mybarry.

Thursday, August 20

10:00 am – 5:00 pm

Resident Move-In 

Weber Grand Hall

Please check your pre-arrival package for a specific check-in location

12:00 pm – 2:00 pm

Lunch

Check your Pre-Arrival Package

Mass

Cor Jesu Chapel

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm

STAMPS Scholar Orientation

Lavoie 113

Transfer Student Orientation

Thompson Hall - Kotska

2:00 pm – 3:30 pm

International Student Orientation

Landon Events Room

3:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Honors Student Orientation

Thompson Hall – Kostka

4:30 pm – 5:30 pm

Commuter Thriving & Driving

Landon Events Room

5:30 pm – 6:30 pm

New Student Dinner

Roussell Dining Hall

5:30 pm – 7:00 pm

Presidents’ and Deans’ Parent & Family Reception

Bucky’s Cove

7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Residence Hall Community Meeting

Broad Auditorium

8:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Playfair: Turning Classmates into Community

HSC Gym

Friday, August 21

9:00 am – 9:45 am

Breakfast and Campus Connections Fair

Thompson Hall

Orientation Check In

Broad Auditorium

10:00 am – 11:30 am

University Welcome & Belonging Sessions

Broad Auditorium

11:45 am – 12:45 pm

Student Success Sessions (Small Group Classrooms)

  • Academic readiness, digital tools, and first-year success tips with advisors and student leaders.

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm

Lunch

Roussell Dining Hall

​​​​​​2:45pm – 3:30pm

Buc’s Nation: Find Your Place at Barry (Freshman Shirt Pick Up)

Andreas 111

Meet the people and programs that will support your Barry experience:

  • Campus support services
  • Clubs and student organizations
  • Leadership opportunities

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Bucs Grill & Chill

Penafort Pool

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