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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.

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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.

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 51²Ö¿â. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 51²Ö¿â 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 51²Ö¿â, 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 51²Ö¿â! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.

Dual Enrollment

51²Ö¿â 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 51²Ö¿â'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.

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.

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Mission and Student Engagement

Mission and Student Engagement Welcome to the Division of Mission and Student Engagement!

The staff members in the division of mission and student engagement are committed to providing programs and services that are guided by 51²Ö¿â's rich educational mission and intended to enhance the student experience. Through partnerships with others in the university community, we aim to create experiences that help transform our students into leaders for a just and humane world.

Call to Our Students

Given our unique educational mission, we are inspired by St. Catherine of Siena and challenge our students to

"Be who God meant you to be and you will set the world on fire."
St. Catherine of Siena

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Be who you are called to be: Live a Barry Life

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    Contact Us!

    The Executive Offices of the Division of Mission and Student Engagement are located in the Landon Student Union, Suite 300 and can be reached at 305-899-3085.

Latest News

  • Join us for an immersive Juneteenth celebration, titled Uhuru: Liberation through Education and Cultural Creativity June 19, 2024

    In collaboration with South Florida People of Color, community members will gather at Barry to celebrate freedom and liberation through the sharing of history, art, poetry, music, and dialogue. Participants can engage in expressive arts, indulge in soul food, and be inspired by world-class performances, including a steel drum band, dance troop, and poetry.

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  • 51²Ö¿â designated a Voter Friendly Campus by NASPA and Campus Vote Project April 05, 2023

    51²Ö¿â was named a Voter Friendly Campus -- one of 258 campuses in 38 states and the District of Columbia, by Fair Elections Center’s Campus Vote Project and NASPA Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education -- this week.

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  • 51²Ö¿â appoints Scott Smith as Associate Vice President and Director of Intercollegiate Athletics and Recreation  March 16, 2023

     51²Ö¿â announced this week the appointment of Dr. Scott Smith as associate vice president and director of intercollegiate athletics and recreation. Smith will assume this role on July 1 following the retirement of current Barry Athletics Director Mike Covone in June. 

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  • 51²Ö¿â appoints three new Trustees March 16, 2023

    A Florida Circuit Court judge, a South Florida healthcare executive and the founder of a Miami law firm will bring leadership and experience to Barry’s Board of Trustees

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Mission and Student Engagement Departments

Mission and Student Engagement First-Year Experience Seminar

The First-Year Experience Seminar course (ORI 100) is open to all freshmen.  The course is one credit and its purpose is to assist you in adjusting to college life while learning skills essential for academic and personal success.

Throughout the course, you will be introduced to different instructional strategies in order to get you accustomed to the many different teaching styles you will face throughout your time at Barry. Some instructional strategies include lecture, small group interaction, large group discussion, out of class readings, community interaction, and more.

Relationship of Course to University Mission

A Barry education fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service. This course will enable you to explore the components of a liberal arts education and will also assist you to more fully develop competencies and resources in skills necessary for college and self-discovery.

New Student Investiture First-Year Experience

First Year Seminar Course Objectives

  • Identify personal values, as well as internal and external motivators
  • Learn your responsibilities as a student
  • Learn to treat others with civility
  • Identify realistic approaches to setting and achieving goals
  • Identify effective strategies for studying, note taking, test taking, and managing time
  • Analyze yourself and set a vocational plan
  • Learn communication with diverse populations
  • Learn skills to build a successful future
  • Improve your financial literacy
  • Learn to stay healthy
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51²Ö¿â 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 51²Ö¿â 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.

Nothing in this non-discrimination statement shall require 51²Ö¿â to act in a manner contrary to the beliefs and teachings of the Catholic Church or the University mission statement.

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