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Student life at Barrett Polytechnic

Your pathway to success begins

Students at Barrett Polytechnic aren’t just joining an honors program, they're joining a dynamic, supportive community. Incoming students are paired with a dedicated Barrett mentor, who’ll help them explore the exciting opportunities at Barrett and ASU, and guide them through their academic journey. Whether it’s attending events, joining clubs, or simply learning to navigate university life, mentors are there every step of the way.

The Barrett Polytechnic Retreat in Northern Arizona kick-starts the Barrett student experience. Attendees meet fellow students, faculty, and staff, while learning more about all the available honors opportunities. As a bonus, students begin to form lasting friendships that will enrich their time at ASU.

The Colloquium is an integral academic support system for incoming honors students. Colloquiants are expert tutors who work one-on-one with first-year students to sharpen thesis-writing skills for The Human Event papers, and support upper-division students in their History of Ideas class. Colloquiants also provide guidance for scholarships, internships, and academic goals. Barrett’s intellectual community and overall learning experience is strengthened and enhanced by The Colloquium.

Students joining Barrett Polytechnic are part of a close-knit community that encourages connections, growth and success!

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Student organizations

Build lasting friendships, develop leadership skills, and grow professionally through involvement in student organizations. The BLAST Leadership and Service Team offers opportunities to give back to the community, while the Building Engineering and Solutions Team at Barrett (BEST) connects students with hands-on projects and industry leaders in the field of engineering.

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Polytechnic events

Events at Barrett Polytechnic bring the community together. Whether it’s game nights, painting classes, cooking demos, or archery tag, there’s always something exciting happening. No matter their interests, students find plenty of opportunities to meet new people during one of our curated events!

Student leadership

Barrett student leaders play a vital role in shaping the community and preserving traditions. They gain valuable skills and inspire others to get involved. Barrett Mentors help new students feel at home, Hall Hosts create a welcoming environment in the residence halls, and Honors Devils assist with recruiting the next generation of Barrett students.

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