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.
The mission of the Information Security Office (ISO) at Barry University is to mitigate the risk of cyber-incidents by safeguarding the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of our information systems, identities, and data assets. The ISO provides strategic security guidance, incident response, and fosters a culture of security awareness and compliance throughout the organization.
The ISO provides a streamlined process for reporting cybersecurity incidents. This process is crucial for ensuring that potential security breaches are addressed promptly and effectively.
The following are examples of cybersecurity incidents:
The ISO collaborates with various committees across Barry University, such as the Faculty Senate, Clinical Research Electronic Data Committee, HIPAA Steering Committee, Health Information Integrity Committee, Information Technology Leadership Council, Compliance and Risk Managers Council, PCI Steering Committee, and the Academic Computing Advisory Committee. The ISO publishes an annual Strategic Security Plan, guiding strategic planning and budgeting based on risk assessments.
The ISO conducts security reviews and risk assessments for IT-related purchases, projects, vendors, and contracts, coordinating with the procurement process. This includes HIPAA/MU risk assessments and year-end financial audits, producing an annual security assurance audit plan to evaluate controls and procedures protecting critical IT systems and assets.
The ISO ensures adherence to FERPA, GLBA, PCI-DSS, FISMA, HIPAA, and Red Flag regulations. Collaborates with departments to develop system security plans and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
Works with stakeholders to define, document, publish, and raise awareness of Barry University's IT policies, procedures, and work practices. Manages policy exceptions, verifies compliance, and adheres to update cycles and approval workflows.
Delivers targeted information security knowledge to raise awareness of risks and influence behavior. Methods include computer-based learning modules, CISO messages, IT newsletter articles, departmental and one-on-one in-service training, webinars, and videos.
Ensures a secure IAM program, recognizing it as critical for preventing unauthorized access and safeguarding Barry University’s data and information assets. Manages user identity data and authentication systems, governs exception processes, and prioritizes identity-related projects. The CISO represents Barry University in external identity management initiatives.
Identifies, assesses, and tracks the resolution of security weaknesses through regular vulnerability scanning, penetration testing, SIEM log analysis, risk assessments, and targeted IT security assurance audits. Relevant technical teams are responsible for remediating identified vulnerabilities.
Implements continuous monitoring through SIEM log analysis, vulnerability scanning, and penetration testing to detect and assess potential security threats and weaknesses promptly.
Oversees the incident response program, coordinating from incident declaration through resolution and post-incident review. Identifies incident handlers, coordinates necessary resources, guides best practice responses, and conducts post-incident reviews to identify root causes, evaluate response quality, and determine remedial actions. Coordinates incident response training to develop appropriate skills across the university.
Ensures all BC/DR plans are documented and periodically tested. Monitors and remediates any failures during tests and regularly updates the Business Impact Analysis report. In actual incidents, execution of BC/DR plans is the responsibility of respective operating units within the university. Ensures these plans are aligned with recovery point objective (RPO) and recovery time objective (RTO) for critical applications and services.
The policies and procedures developed by Barry University establish a structured approach to protecting University data, systems, and identities. These documents enable us to effectively align our security posture with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework (CSF) and support compliance with GLBA, FERPA, FIPA, GDPR, and cyber liability insurance requirements. They define expectations for responsible use, access control, data handling, and security awareness across the University community.
The ISO offers a variety of programs designed not only to protect the university's data and IT resources but also to instill a culture of security awareness among both employees and students. Our goal is to empower every member of the Barry community with the knowledge and skills needed to recognize and respond to security threats effectively.
For students, in particular, we focus on fostering lifelong security habits that will serve them well beyond their time at Barry, helping them safeguard their personal information in their future professional and personal lives.
Training and awareness are central to Barry University’s information security strategy.
Maintain Software Updates
Use anti-virus software and a firewall
Understand phishing scams
Set your social media privacy settings to "Private" or "Friends Only"
Authentication should be two-factor or multi-factor
Backup your data on a regular basis
Avoid using public Wi-Fi
Use strong passwords and a password management tool
Maintain Software Updates
Use anti-virus software and a firewall
Understand phishing scams
Set your social media privacy settings to "Private" or "Friends Only"
Authentication should be two-factor or multi-factor
Backup your data on a regular basis
Avoid using public Wi-Fi
Use strong passwords and a password management tool
Phishing comes in many forms, and recognizing the differences is key to protecting yourself and your information. From deceptive emails and phone calls to suspicious text messages, cybercriminals use various tactics to trick users into giving up sensitive data. Learn how to identify the most common types of phishing so you can stay alert and secure!
Barry University embraces the responsible use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) to drive innovation across academics, operations, research, and student services. This resource outlines practical, vetted use cases and tools that empower faculty, staff, and students to work more efficiently,
create more dynamically, and make informed decisions—while staying aligned with University data governance standards.
Explore real-world applications, discover approved tools, and learn how AI can enhance learning, productivity, and engagement across campus.
