Student Life and Recreation

The Office of Student Life is committed to the mission of Barry University and the Division of Mission and Student Engagement. The guiding philosophy of the Office recognizes that the development of the whole student is achieved through in-class and out-of-class learning opportunities and experiences provided through programs designed to enhance cultural, intellectual, leadership, personal, and professional development. When afforded these opportunities for learning and growing, students will graduate from the institution with a better understanding of themselves and their peers, as it relates to their organizations, chosen professions, and responsibilities as part of a larger community.

The Office of Student Life encompasses student organizations, leadership development, campus events and programs, club and organization governance, Greek life, Commuter Student Resources and Bucky the Mascot. The staff, through the implementation of student development theories in a variety of instructional settings, assists students in developing environments which enhance diversity, promote ethical and moral development, encourage civic engagement, promote the establishment of meaningful interpersonal relationships, and provide leadership and experiential learning opportunities.

Campus Events and Programming

While academics will be a major focus of any college career, the Office of Student Life at Barry University believes that a complete college education requires involvement in activities, events, and programs outside the classroom. Therefore, the center plays a major role in the social and educational programming throughout the campus. Campus Programs offer an array of programs to engage students and connect the entire campus community. The collection of programs vary from traditional programs such as Weeks of Welcome, Barry Community Fest, Martin Luther King Day of Service, and Homecoming, to Campus Activities Board events, and workshops offered by the Adventure Series: Mosaic: Culture and Creative Arts Series. The Campus Activities Board (CAB)—is a programming board within the Office of Student Life. CAB is a student-operated organization, which plans, coordinates, and implements many of the campus wide events and off-campus trips and events. CAB strives to provide dynamic and diverse programs and events that meet the needs and interests of the Barry University student community. Programs include evening entertainment such as bands, comedians, talent shows, and game shows.

Student Organizations

The opportunities for student involvement in campus activities are myriad. There are more than forty student organizations that meet the needs and interests of students. United by the Student Organization Council (SOC) and funded by the Student Government Association (SGA), these groups encompass a wide range of interests and welcome your participation. An annual listing of student organizations is available on Barry’s Student Web. ALL STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS ARE SUBJECT TO REGISTRATION RENEWAL

Fraternity and Sorority Life

The Greek organizations represented at Barry University are founded upon the principles of developing quality leaders through commitment to academic excellence, dedicated service to the University and its surrounding community, and the promotion of healthy and responsible social interaction while maintaining a unified Greek environment.

Greek affiliation is an excellent way to enhance one’s college career. Governed by the All Greek Council (AGC), Barry’s fraternities and sororities encourage interpersonal, academic, moral, ethical, and professional development through a wide range of leadership and involvement opportunities. The fraternities and sororities at Barry University include:

Alpha Delta Gamma Fraternity
Alpha Phi International Sorority
Lambda Theta Phi Fraternity

Commuter Student Resources

Commuter students currently comprise two-thirds of the Barry University student body. The purpose of services specifically designed for the commuter population is to meet the practical, social, academic, informational, and advocacy needs of all commuter students, including undergraduate, graduate, ACE, and off-campus site commuters. It also functions as a resource to commuter students about the university and local community.

Commuter Student Resources provides a variety of programs and services which are intended to enhance the commuter experience by broadening students’ knowledge of resources, events, services, and opportunities that will assist them during their college experience. Services include transit information, discounted metro passes and metro decals, locker rentals, carpooling, commuter meal plans, off-campus housing listings, a commuter lounge, and a private study area.

Campus Recreation

Our mission is to provide current Barry students, faculty and staff with a well-rounded Campus Recreation program that includes intramural sports leagues and tournaments, wellness programs, and fitness offerings. We aim to provide a safe, fun, and organized environment that will allow participants the opportunity to meet new people, foster connections with others, and develop a lifestyle of fitness and fun!

Current students, faculty, and staff can join our FREE Intramural sports leagues and tournaments by creating a team with others who may be interested, OR by joining the FREE AGENT teams that will be available for each league. We offer different competition levels for our Intramural Sports leagues and Tournaments and Co-rec leagues may be available for some sports as well. No prior experience is necessary to participate in any of our programs! We also offer a wide variety of wellness based programs and events throughout the fall and spring semester aimed at enhancing an individual’s mind, body, and spirit.

The Fitness Center is part of Campus Recreation and Wellness. The Fitness Center is open to current students, faculty, staff, and Alumni with a Barry ID card. It provides an environment for individuals who want to concentrate on muscular development, flexibility training, power enhancement, endurance building, or even rehabilitative therapy. This facility gives CRW increased programming flexibility and options, improves campus health awareness, and provides a great benefit to the Barry University community.

The Fitness Center Hours of Operation are:

Mon-Fri:

Open 7am-10:30am

Closed 10:30am-11am (For Cleaning)

Open 11am-2pm

Closed 2pm-2:30pm (For Cleaning)

Open 2:30pm-5pm

Closed 5pm-5:30pm (For Cleaning)

Open 5:30pm-7pm

Sat & Sun

Open 12pm-2:30pm

Closed 2:30pm-3pm (For Cleaning)

Open 3pm-5pm

Health Promotions and Wellness is also a key component for Campus Recreation and Wellness. We collaborate with the Barry University student, faculty, and staff to promote healthy campus environment, enhance student well-being and mindfulness, and foster student empowerment to achieve optimal health and academic success

We also offer ISR (Instructional activities in Sport & Recreation) are sport, fitness, and wellness classes that undergraduate students may take for either 1 or 2 credits. Faculty, staff, and graduate students may drop into any ISR class for free, except sport-specific classes.

Have a question about Campus Recreation & Wellness? Stop by the office in Landon 112.

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Wellness/ISR Classes: Undergraduate Students must register through Web Advisor or their academic advisor. Faculty, Staff & Graduate Students may register for FREE in the Campus Recreation & Wellness office (Landon 112) *Current Barry ID card is required to register.
Aerobic Exercise	Spinning
Boot Camp	Pilates
Body Sculpting	Reggae Fit
Mind & Body Meditation	Yoga
Strength Training	Zumba^®
Intramural Sports
Basketball	Dodgeball
Flag Football	Volleyball (Indoor/Outdoor)
Soccer (Indoor/Outdoor)	Softball
Recreational Facilities
These Facilities are available during regularly scheduled hours and are used for Intramural Sports Leagues & Tournaments, Wellness/ISR Classes and Weekly Open Gym hours.
Fitness Center	Landon Atrium/Bucky’s Cove
HSC Gymnasium	Penafort swimming pool
Lighted Tennis Courts	Outdoor Sand Volleyball Court
Miller Studio	Lighted Multipurpose Recreational Fields