Student Union and Business Services

The Student Union and Business Services department provides integral assistance to student life and accommodates the needs of the Division of Mission and Student Engagement. Located in the main lobby of the R. Kirk Landon Student Union Building, the Union office delivers to students, faculty, and staff services such as ID card management, university television services, food service, union facility management, and concierge amenities. The Student Union is also the community center of the University, providing an environment that supports the mission and values of the institution through programs and services that meet the needs of our diverse campus population. The Student Union is committed to providing students with a comfortable studying and recreational environment while creating a “living room” feel.

Concierge Center and Information Desk

Staff members offer information about services available on campus and in the surrounding local community. They can also assist with local phone calls, sending and receiving faxes, copying, scanning, vending machine refunds, information and more.

ID Services

Photo identification cards are issued to each student at the time of initial registration at the university. It is expected that the ID card will be retained throughout the students’ university experience. Replacement ID cards are $15.

Students are Expected to Carry University ID at All Times while on Campus

The card is the property of Barry University and is intended solely for its use. When requested by a University official, students are required to produce their University identification. It is not transferable and must be returned upon request. Misuse of the ID card will result in disciplinary action.

Currently the library, the computer lab, athletic facilities, sporting events, select residence halls, and parking lots are using a contactless card access system. All Food and Dining services locations accept the Barry ID card as a mode of payment. However, money or a meal plan must be added to your ID card prior to making any purchases with your card. Flex Bucs for use in these locations can be added to the ID card account through the Cashier/Business Office (Farrell Hall, Room 110), Student Union Office (Landon, Room 103), and the GET Mobile App (get.barry.edu).

Union Facility Services

Room Reservation

The Landon Student Union serves as the primary facility for students to meet and gather on campus. Specific spaces within Landon Student Union can be reserved for student-oriented functions on a first come, first serve basis. All Landon Student Union space reservations must be requested through the via the online EMS system with Conferences and Events Services. For more details please contact the office.

Posting and Publicity

Only registered student organizations, academic units, University departments, and approved non-university entities may publicize in the Landon Student Union. All publicity material intended for the Landon Student Union and/or Thompson Hall must be approved and stamped by the Student Union Office.

For more information about any of the services listed above, please contact the Student Union Office at (305) 899-4900 or studentunion@barry.edu.

Dining Services

Barry University Dining Services offers a variety of dining choices for students and visitors to the Miami Shores campus. There are a variety of restaurants to choose from, all conveniently located within walking distance of on-campus housing, labs/classrooms, and many off-campus apartments.

Dining on campus provides the social experience essential to campus life. It gives the opportunity to gather with friends, take study breaks, hang out, relax, and unwind after a hard day of classes and activities.

Campus Dining Locations

Roussell Dining Hall: [R. Kirk Landon Student Union, 2nd Floor]

Roussell Dining Hall is an all-you-care-to-eat facility featuring a wide variety of fresh food designed to satisfy anyone’s appetite. This facility serves resident students, commuter students, and faculty/staff who are on meal plans. It is also open to all students, faculty, staff, and guests of the University. Purchases can be made using cash, credit /debit card, Dining Dollars, or Flex Bucs. Full-service meals are served seven days per week.

Asian Kitchen: [Buc Stop Café @ Thompson Hall]

The Asian Kitchen utilizes an open kitchen format and design that is meant to highlight the freshness of the products. The menu include hand-rolled sushi, poke bowls, and hot menu items including beff and broccoli, chicken teriyaki, and other oriental favorites

Subway: [Buc Stop Café @ Thompson Hall]

Subway has earned a reputation for offering a healthier alternative to traditional greasy and fatty fast food. Subway offers fresh, nutritious, and of course made-to-order sandwiches. Subway is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

We Proudly Serve: [Buc Stop Café @ Thompson Hall]

Need a wakeup call? Come to We Proudly Brew, featuring popular Starbucks’ products. This location will feature breakfast pastries and deserts to complement any beverage selection.

Bites and Blendz: [Dominican Hall]

Take four parts customer service, three parts nutrition, two parts taste, and a dash of moxie then blend till smooth. Bites and Blendz is a uniquely fresh concept redefining the smoothie and nutrition industry. With the growing demand for fresh, nutritious ingredients and delicious blendz, Bites and Blendz aims to satisfy your healthy lifestyle. Each “blendz” is formulated to feed the mind, body and tastebudz. They only use the freshest ingredients with no smoothie mixes or sugary purees.

Bucky’s Cove: [Landon Student Union]

Barry’s very own sports bar and grill is full of exciting entertainment like karaoke night, talent night, and trivia night, as well as two full-size billiard tables, ping pong, and board games! Try our gourmet burgers, appetizers, pizza, or fries along with our wide selection of beer and wine. This location is the perfect place to go before and after a big game!

Union Market: [Landon Student Union]

The Union Market provides patrons with a full Boar’s Head Deli, coffee barista station, as well as an extensive array of convenience stores items. The Union Market has been outfitted with comfortable seating, a large community table for small group meetings, as well as additional seating accompanied by charging stations for laptops, cell phones, and other media needs.

Dunkin Donuts and Baskin Robbins: [Garner Hall]

Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins Is conveniently located adjacent to the library in the center of campus. Dunkin Donuts brings the refreshing iced lattes, an espresso pick-me-up, or the traditional Dunkin Donut assortment of treats. Along with the Dunkin array, Baskin Robbins brings a variety of 24 fantastic flavors of ice cream on the hot summer days.

Dining Hall Policies and Procedures

Students must present their valid Barry University ID card. This card may only be used by the person to whom it is issued. Fraudulent use of a Barry University ID card will result in confiscation of the card and all persons involved being referred to the Dean of Students office.
Students on the go can grab a meal from the Roussell To-Go set up at the front of Roussell.
All buffet food must be consumed inside the dining hall.
Foods not prepared in this facility are not permitted in the Dining Hall.
Students are expected to practice proper behavior while using the dining facilities.

Flex Bucs

The Flex Bucs account is used as a declining balance account for all debit functions on campus. At this time the ID card handles the following debit functions:

Bookstore purchases
Dining Services
Roussell Dining Hall, Subway, Asian Kitchen, We Proudly Brew [Buc Stop Café @ Thompson Hall], Bites and Blendz [Dominican Hall], Bucky’s Cove, Union Market, and Dunkin Donuts & Baskin Robbins.
Business Center
Flex Bucs accounts can be added at the Cashier Business Office (CBO). Payments of cash, check, or credit card are accepted. Requests for billing against excess Financial Aid, loans, or scholarship funds to your university account are done at the same office. A refund request of Flex Bucs begins at the Student Union Office located in Landon Student Union.
Flex Bucs can also be added to an individual’s account by logging on to get.barry.edu
Cash deposits are accepted at the Flex Bucs Terminal located in the Landon Student
Deposits in this account carry over from semester to semester.
Additional funds can be added to this account at any time during a semester.
Unused funds will be refunded upon request.
University ID card is required for all Flex Bucs account purchases.
A university ID card can only be used by the person to whom it is issued.
Unauthorized or fraudulent use of an ID card will result in the card being confiscated and all persons involved being referred to the University Judicial System.
Any systematic problems with the university ID card must be taken to the Student Union Office for resolution.
Payments of cash, check, or credit card to the Flex Bucs account are made at the office of Cashiers/Business Office, Farrell Hall, Room 110 (Andreas 112 during arena registration) or the Frank J. Rooney Bldg. for PACE students. Requests for billing against excess Financial Aid, loans, or scholarship monies to your university account are done at the same office. Refunds of Flex Bucs money begins with a request made at the Office of the Student Union located in Landon Student Union.

Campus Bookstore

Barry Bookstore, operated by Follett Higher Education Group, is open for the services and needs of Barry students. The bookstore, located on the first floor of the R. Kirk Landon Student Union, supports your academic needs with textbooks—new, used, and rental, reference materials, supplies, and academic software. Barry Bookstore also carries bestsellers, gift cards, DVDs, CDs, snacks, electronics, and a wide variety of Barry Merchandise. Purchases may be made using cash, Flex Bucs, or credit/debit card with a VISA or MasterCard logo. Items may also be purchased on line at www.barry.bkstr.com.