Barry is a Catholic university in the Dominican tradition, founded in 1940 in Miami Shores. Learn about our mission, our history and where we're headed.
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.
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.
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 天美传媒. The Library is named in loving memory of Monsignor William Barry, one of the founders of 天美传媒 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 天美传媒, 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 天美传媒! You can earn high school and college credit at the same time, right at your own school.
天美传媒 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 天美传媒'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.
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Before you can transfer from 天美传媒 to another U.S. institution, you must first receive an official acceptance letter from the new school.
Once you鈥檝e been admitted, notify 天美传媒鈥檚 Office of International Student Services (ISS) of your intent to transfer. This ensures your SEVIS record is properly released and transferred.
To be eligible for a school transfer, you must:
If you are not currently in status, contact ISS immediately for guidance on applying for Reinstatement with USCIS.
To transfer your SEVIS record from 天美传媒, you must:
Important: It is the student鈥檚 responsibility to confirm that all documentation has been received by the new institution.
You must begin classes at your new institution during the next available academic term following your departure from 天美传媒, or after your annual vacation or completion of OPT.
Once the transfer is finalized, obtain a new 鈥淚nitial I-20鈥� from your new school and keep it for your records.
If You Plan to Leave the U.S. Before Enrolling
If you plan to leave the United States after leaving 天美传媒 and before enrolling at your new school, the transfer process will differ depending on your visa status:
A. If your visa is still valid: Bring your new I-20 when you re-enter the U.S. and present it to the Customs and Border Protection officer at your port of entry.
B. If your visa has expired: Take your new I-20, proof of financial support, and documentation of ties to your home country to a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in your home country to apply for a new F-1 visa before returning.
Need Help with Your Transfer?
Contact the Office of International Student Services for assistance.
305-899-3030 | isservices@barry.edu
