- Complete your degree and get the tools and experience you need to succeed with completion tracks that are:
- Flexible
- Affordable
- Accelerated
- Hybrid Online
If you are 21 or older, or have 2 years of full-time work experience, this is your fast track.
This is the school of your opportunity. Get started today.
Admissions Process
- Complete your
- Submit a resume with references reflecting at least 2 years of full-time work experience
- Submit an official transcript from each college attended.
- Incomplete transcripts must be updated with final official transcripts as soon as all coursework is completed. You may submit unofficial transcripts for a provisional decision.
- If no college credit or fewer than 12 academic credits have been earned, request an official high school transcript indicating graduation from a regionally accredited high school or official GED transcript.
Transfer Credits
Making the most of your time and money is important when looking to complete your undergraduate degree. You can transfer up to 90 credits from multiple sources. Here are some ways we help maximize your prior learning:
Schedule a free transfer credit evaluation. You can do this before even applying to understand how your previous coursework will transfer to Barry.
We accept transfer credits from Military courses and PONSI NATIONAL
Consider the Portfolio program. You may earn up to 30 credits by demonstrating college-level learning in a variety of academic disciplines.
We accept credits from CLEP, Dantes, and APP Challenge.
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Get Credit
If you have prior work experience, military service, or college credits, they can probably be applied to your degree. You may earn up to 30 credits by demonstrating college-level learning in one or more of the following academic disciplines: administration, behavioral sciences, communication, humanities, natural sciences, social sciences and five special topics. Use our credit predictor tool to get an estimate of your transferable credits.
Create Your Completion Path
With 7-week semesters, online courses, live remote lectures, and accelerated formats, you can design the schedule that fits best with your life and responsibilities.
Financial Aid Guidance and Support
At Barry, we believe that everyone deserves an affordable private education. That鈥檚 why we offer generous financial aid and scholarship packages. In fact, we are one of the top universities in financial aid awards, and highly ranked in social mobility performance.
Career Advice
As you work towards getting your degree, Barry鈥檚 Career Development Center can help you define the next steps in your career. From resume writing, to interview prep, online skills assessments, and more, our career professionals will be there to support you.
Personalized Support
At Barry, you鈥檒l get the amount of attention you want or need from the moment you contact us, to the day of your graduation.
Our Professional Academic Advising will help with navigating intricate academic requisites, selecting suitable courses, and formulating a personalized degree completion strategy. And when you need a push or extra motivation, we鈥檒l be there for you too.
Adult Learners Give 天美传媒 High Marks for Satisfaction and Support
At 天美传媒, adult learners are at the heart of our mission鈥攁nd the latest Adult Learner 360 Report confirms that our commitment is paying off. In fall 2025, more than 360 adult learners participated in the national CAEL assessment, offering candid feedback on their academic experience, support services, and pathways to career success.
Why Adult Learners choose Barry
I chose 天美传媒 after hearing recommendations from colleagues, and it quickly became clear why. The flexible environment and small class sizes made it easy to build real connections with my professors. I returned to school to grow both personally and professionally and Barry has already helped me advance in my career! If you鈥檙e considering going back, don鈥檛 wait. Barry makes the journey supportive, manageable, and stress-free.
- Jeff S. | Bachelor of Science in Administration
I chose 天美传媒 after a family member who graduated encouraged me to explore the program. I returned to school to prepare for my next career step and to grow within my field and earning my degree will make me even more marketable.
Balancing a photography business, my role as an Assistant Chief, and a newborn has been a challenge, but the sacrifice has been worth it. My advice to other adults considering returning to school is simple: don鈥檛 hesitate. The leadership skills I鈥檝e gained at Barry have already made a meaningful impact on both my personal and professional life.
- Richard A. | Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership
Choosing 天美传媒 felt natural because it鈥檚 such a trusted name in my community. So many friends and family attended, and that gave me confidence when my husband and I decided to go back and finish our degrees.
Studying at Barry has expanded my knowledge, strengthened my writing, and boosted my confidence. Returning to school was always part of our plan once our children graduated, and making that dream a reality has been incredibly rewarding.
While I鈥檓 not focused on climbing the corporate ladder, I鈥檓 excited about the new possibilities my degree opens. For anyone thinking about returning to school, keep going even on the hard days. With support, faith, and determination, it鈥檚 absolutely worth it. Barry made this journey one of the best decisions we鈥檝e ever made.
- Felicia G. | Bachelor of Science in Administration (Online)
天美传媒 is a military-friendly school that made returning to college feel achievable for my wife and I. During the COVID lockdown, we decided to pursue our lifelong dream of earning our degrees. The professors build strong connections with online students, and the experience has boosted our confidence and even inspired us to consider a master鈥檚.
Barry is a great place for adult learners to learn how to learn again and open doors that were previously closed or you didn鈥檛 know existed.
- Stephen G.| Bachelor of Science in Administration (Online)
Returning to school was a personal goal for me, and I chose 天美传媒 because of its exceptional reputation. The great instructors and flexible programs made it possible to balance school with life as an adult learner. Earning my degree will open doors for career advancement, better pay, and more professional opportunities. Going back to school is it can be challenging, but it鈥檚 absolutely achievable!
- Teresa N. | Bachelor of Science in Administration Online