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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.

Colleges and Schools

Academic Support

Barry University Students

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.

Service-Learning

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.

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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.

Dual Enrollment

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.

Distance Education

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.

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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.

Campus Life

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.

Baccalaureate Mass

CommencementBaccalaureate Mass: Rose & Candle + Legacy Ceremony

The Baccalaureate Mass weaves two essential Barry traditions into one beautiful celebration during commencement season.

 

The Rose and Candle Ceremony realizes our commitment to veritas (truth in the light of a candle) and caritas (compassion in the form of a rose). It is a moving representation of Adrian Dominican values and a tender moment to recognize those who accompanied us, who went before us, and who continue after us on our shared Barry journey. Roses and candles can be claimed by graduates outside of Broad Auditorium before the Mass begins.

 

The Legacy Ceremony recognizes the multi-generational commitment to a Barry University education. The acknowledgement of Legacy graduates is a reminder of the power of our shared roots and the value of passing on tradition. Students must claim their graduation cord from the Office of Alumni Relations before the ceremony to be designated as Legacy Graduates.

 

These two indispensable and defining traditions of Barry University are intertwined into a sacred Baccalaureate Mass for our modern times. The prayerful service includes musical hymns, scriptural readings, and a call to communion. It is an intimate, yet expressive opportunity for the graduating class, surrounded by their loved ones, to pause and reflect on this rite of passage – and it is a final tribute to graduating seniors empowered to instill and build the beloved community we foster at Barry University. 

All Academic Year 2025-2026 graduates of Barry University are encouraged to participate and invite their loved ones and guests to join.

Please RSVP here.

 

Graduating students are also invited to apply to be the distinguished Rose & Candle Student Speaker during the Baccalaureate Mass.

 

        Graduating students interested in delivering the student homily must meet the following guidelines:

·         Have completed – or be on track to complete – the requirements to qualify for graduation from any degree program at Barry University by the ceremony date

·         Have a 3.3 GPA or higher

·         Be in good disciplinary and financial standing with the university

·         Demonstrate notable contributions to the BarryU experience and/or significant examples of living the Barry Mission and Core Commitments

        Applicants must submit:

·         The application via Corq (the Barry University Student Events Platform)

·         A resume displaying academic achievement, service, and campus involvement

·         Contact information for a Barry University Faculty serving as your recommender

·         A 30 second video file upload of you highlighting your Barry experience as an overview of your prospective speech.

    You can learn more about the Rose & Candle Student Speaker and apply by clicking here.

Ceremony Parking Information

General Parking - $20 Flat Fee
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center Parking
Entrance from NE 115th St (Between N Miami Ave and NE 2nd Ave)

Kirk Landon Parking South
Entrance on N Miami Ave (Between NW 111th St and NW 115th St)
Accessibility Parking Broad - $20 Flat Fee
Shepard & Ruth K. Broad Performing Arts Center Parking
Entrance from NE 115th St (Between N Miami Ave and NE 2nd Ave		  
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Barry University does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, familial status, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. This policy applies to students, employees, applicants and trustees with respect to participation in any program, benefit, activity or student/employment opportunity offered by the University. Every member of the University community is expected to uphold this policy as a matter of mutual respect and fundamental fairness in human relations. Every student of this institution has a responsibility to conduct himself/herself in accordance with this policy as a condition of enrollment. Further, every University employee has an obligation to observe Barry University policies and implementation of federal and state law as a term of employment. No person shall be retaliated against for reporting violations or concerns about prohibited discrimination or bias through appropriate University channels.

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