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Student life at Barrett Polytechnic

Barrett Poly engagement

Barrett students at the Polytechnic campus are part of a vibrant and welcoming community. New first-year and upper division students are paired with a Barrett student mentor. Mentors provide guidance, encourage involvement in Barrett and ASU activities, and help ease the transition into university life.

At the beginning of the academic year, new students attend the Barrett Polytechnic Retreat in northern Arizona to meet mentors, faculty, and staff, learn about honors opportunities, and make lifelong friendships.

Colloquiants are tutors who assist first-year students with developing an effective thesis for The Human Event’s signature papers through one-on-one tutoring and at ThesisFest events. Colloquiants also help upper-division students with their work in their History of Ideas class. Furthermore, tutors can also assist individual students in applying for scholarships, internships, and other academic ventures. Tutors in the Colloquium earn honors credits to hone their writing and tutoring skills. The Colloquium strengthens Barrett’s intellectual community and fosters a positive learning environment.

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Barrett Poly traditions

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Student organizations

Students can participate in several student organizations to meet like-minded friends and to gain leadership and professional experience. The BLAST Leadership and Service Team gives students the opportunity to serve their community, while the Barrett Engineering and Solutions Team (BEST) connects Barrett engineering students to projects and industry.

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Poly events

Events bring the Barrett Polytechnic community together to have fun, learn new things and meet new people. Past events include game nights, painting classes, cooking demos, honors thesis workshop, lab tours, a trip to the theater, karaoke nights, study nights, archery tag, and more.

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Student leadership

Student leaders and student workers enhance the community and help keep traditions alive. Honors Devils assist the college with recruiting activities and students in the Barrett Mentoring Program welcome new students to campus. Hall Hosts create a welcoming residential community. Student leaders gain professional skills and encourage students to get involved in Barrett.

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