Congratulations On Your Acceptance To Barry University!
College is one of the most exciting and rewarding times of your life. That is why we want to help you along your path to success in the very beginning. We have created New Student Orientation to ensure a smooth transition to college life.
BARRY 101
Barry 101 has been designed to give you the opportunity to get a head start on your new life as a Buccaneer. You will be able to, first and foremost, receive academic advising and register for your classes. Also, you will able to:
- Find out what we offer, what you need to get done this summer, and how to best prepare for enrollment at Barry University
- Speak with Housing & Residence Life and find out what to bring and what not to bring.
- Meet with Financial Aid so they can let you know what your package will be, what your bill will be, and how to make payments
- Get your student ID and choose a meal plan
- Register your vehicle
- Submit immunization records and learn about our Student Health Insurance plan
- Once you are registered for classes, you can buy or rent your books
New Student Orientation
New Student Orientation helps you understand what it means to become a Barry Buccaneer and “Live a Barry Life” before classes start. You will learn about university resources and get to know your way around campus. You will enjoy team-building activities, workshops, and information sessions all designed to enhance your experience at Barry. Before you know it, you will have all the information you need to Live a Barry Life.
**Please note that the below dates ARE REQUIRED for all new students with less than 30 credit hours
August 16th – Move In
(All New Student residing on campus are required to move in between 10:00am – 4:00pm)
August 17th – If you have NOT taken a placement test, been advised, or registered for classes you will be able to do so. If you have, be prepared for fun activities and extra time to set up your room!
August 18th – Registration and advising will take place until 12:00pm. Beginning at 1:00pm, after lunch, you will get to know all the resource Barry has to offer and most importantly meet the class of 2021!
August 19th – Start your Saturday morning with breakfast in Roussell Dining Hall and then some Team Building Activities with the Class of 2021 as we kick off Weeks of Welcome and you get your official class shirt!
August 20th – New Student Investiture is the official welcoming ceremony for new students to Barry University
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Have questions about Barry 101 or New Student Orientation? Please contact us at 305.899.2944 or orientation@barry.eduand we’ll be happy to help!