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Are you pursuing your undergraduate degree through ASU Online? Learn how and when to join Barrett.

Admissions overview

We invite ASU Online students with varying intellectual and professional interests from all backgrounds and majors to consider joining Barrett, The Honors College. There is no single type of Barrett student and no “typical” honors experience. The free Barrett application allows and invites a student to share their unique story.

The motivation to pursue Barrett enrollment is different for everyone. However, successful honors college students are often those who wish to challenge themselves academically, are interested in the unique opportunities and resources Barrett provides, and value the support offered by the welcoming honors college community.

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Barrett Online application eligibility

Beginning with Spring 2027, students with Barrett Online interest may apply if they meet all of the following criteria. Questions? Contact Scott Hinkle at [email protected].

When to apply

Barrett acceptance decisions are non-binding and may be declined without penalty. Prospective students may apply only once to Barrett for any given semester (e.g. spring 2027). If an applicant is not admitted, they may reapply for a future semester so long as they still meet the eligibility requirements listed above.

All times below reflect Mountain Standard Time (MST).

Graduating from an Arizona Community College Honors Program? Consider how this achievement will positively impact your Barrett graduation requirements.

Application overview

How to apply

Step 1

Mind the deadlines

Prospective students should be mindful of the deadlines and work to ensure that a complete Barrett application is on file by the appropriate date.

Though a Barrett application may be started and even submitted before ASU admission is conferred, it cannot go to evaluation until university acceptance is formally awarded. Apply to ASU accordingly.

Step 2

Apply to ASU

Students interested in Barrett must first apply to Arizona State University and then may begin the separate and free Barrett application.

ASU Admissions Application

When a student applies for ASU admission, an ASURITE ID is issued. Students must then activate their ASURITE ID, which includes identifying a password. The ASURITE ID and password are required to begin the free Barrett application.

ASURITE activation

Step 3

Submit your Barrett application

The Barrett application does not need to be completed in one sitting. After starting the application, a student may re-access it via the “Apply now” button or though the Barrett Application Status area of their My ASU page.

The Barrett application is not designed for a cell phone. For the best experience, use the most current version of your internet browser.

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Step 4

Track your Barrett application

After submission, candidates may monitor the status of their application through the Barrett Application Status area of their My ASU webpage. The Barrett decision letter also posts to this section.

Step 5

Confirm your spot

Admitted students should closely review their Barrett admission letter for next steps. Barrett Online students must register for the required HON 370 The History of Ideas course. The deadline to do so is based on whether a student is starting in the spring or fall, and for the fall which application deadline pool they are in.

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