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The Biscayne Bay Campus (BBC) is a waterfront, 200-acre campus. It's home to some of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s highest ranked programs and most innovative labs. It is the birthplace of the , the , and other unique activities and experiences.

BBC has its own campus culture (dubbed the Bay Life), student housing, library, and recreation center. The campus is right on the bay, literally, and because of its stunning location, it offers unique adventure recreation and one-of-a-kind access to Florida’s aquatic ecosystem.


The campus is locally managed by the .  BBC has partnered with local institutions including , the only public high school in Florida that enjoys a collaborative partnership with a public university. The campus also houses the . OLLI provides a distinctive array of non-credit educational experiences and social engagement opportunities specifically developed for adults aged 50 or older. In partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruise Ltd., BBC features the ROYAL@ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø World Stage Collaborative, a 130,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art rehearsal and production studio. Other exciting initiatives are taking shape at BBC such as the completion of a brand new ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Immersive Studio for Altered Reality.

Campus Highlights

From state of the art research labs to food and art incubators to media and creative spaces, Biscayne Bay Campus offers it all. Take a closer look at what BBC has to offer.

As a branch campus of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, the accreditation status of BBC is dependent on the continued accreditation of the university. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, master's, educational specialist, and doctorate degrees. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC's website ().

To learn more about the accreditation status of ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø, please visit the university’s website.

Learning by the Bay

Most degrees can completed on BBC, but the following programs are exclusive to the campus:

  • Hospitality Management Program

    ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s Chaplin School of Hospitality & Tourism Management is known as one of the top hospitality programs in the US. The integral elements of the school's rise to prominence include industry-experienced, world-renowned faculty, quality curriculum and state-of-the-art instructional facilities and laboratories. The school, as co-producer of the , provides its students the unique opportunity to get hands-on experience at one of the most prestigious gourmet gatherings in the world.

  • Marine Sciences Program

    ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø is helping to preserve and protect the world’s oceans through education, research and engagement.

    Through our Scientific Diving Program, research and teaching labs, aquarium rooms and outdoor tank facilities as well as the world’s only underwater research facility, the Aquarius Reef Base, students get an up-close and in-depth education and an opportunity to conduct research alongside faculty.

  • Journalism + Media Program

    From producing impactful digital media to writing press releases that lead to major headlines and engage global audiences, you will learn it all at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø. The department provides students with an experiential-learning infused, content-producing curriculum focused on industry partnerships. Our students don't just learn in the classroom, they practice those skills by interning at industry leading companies such as the , , and .

  • Marketing

    With a Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing, you will gain a solid understanding of all business activities under the marketing umbrella — from the identification and selection of target markets, to the development, pricing, placement and promotion of goods and services, and the management of relationships among business partners and their customers. Graduates w