What is it like to Attend Barry University?

Between the cities of Fort Lauderdale and Miami is Miami Shores, Florida, which is home to Barry University. The university is only five miles from the beach, giving students a chance to water ski, swim, and sail all year long. Barry is 123 acres in size and features academic, administrative, research, and residential buildings. Over 5,000 undergraduates attend the university, representing 49 states and 80 countries; about 30% of students come from outside the state of Florida.

The admission process at Barry University requires students to submit their applications, SAT or ACT scores, and transcripts, according to Admissions Counselor, Latrell Armstrong. For students who major in areas such as business and nursing, there may be special admission requirements to fulfill, so, check with Barry for more information. By the way, 90% of full-time undergraduate students receive scholarships or some other financial aid.

Barry University offers more than 60 undergraduate programs and 50 graduate programs. Some of the most popular programs where students hope to find entry level jobs are nursing, education, business, psychology, and communications. Barry also has a sports management diving industry program; it is believed to be the only program like this in the world. In addition, 89% of the university's faculty members have their PhDs or the highest degrees in their fields.

There are over 60 clubs and organizations at Barry University for students to choose from. Some of them include musical and dramatic performing groups, religious and ethnic groups, a scuba club, Habitat for Humanity, and sororities and fraternities. The school also has 12 varsity sports teams, which have championships in women's soccer, men's golf, and volleyball.

Barry University also has a unique tradition known as the rose and candle ceremony, which symbolizes in word and song the deep bond of friendship between seniors and underclassmen. It involves seniors exchanging candles to underclassmen (which represent knowledge and wisdom) and, in turn, receiving red roses (which represent love and friendship).

So, if you're looking for a university that combines quality academics with a personalized approach to education, then check out a college video tour of Barry University, http://www.youniversitytv.com/barry_university.html, and learn more today.

Article by staff writer, William Frierson