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Barrett Polytechnic campus

Honors in action: learn by doing

Welcome from Associate Dean Sugar

Welcome to the Barrett Honors College at the ASU Polytechnic campus. At Barrett, we’re guided by our values: leadership and agency, community and belonging, and courage and curiosity. Whether you’re preparing to work in industry or for graduate school, our faculty and staff are here to help you grow, dream big, and reach your goals.

The Barrett Suite in Lantana Hall is your space to thrive. You’ll find honors-only classrooms, study and lounge areas, a lending library, and a welcoming place to connect, learn, and lead. It’s also home to your dedicated Barrett faculty and staff team—we’re here and ready to support you.

We’re excited to be part of your journey at Barrett Polytechnic!

Sincerely,

Dr. Thomas Sugar
Associate Dean

Barrett Poly Associate Dean Thomas Sugar


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Residential college experience

Living in the Barrett Honors residential community is a transformative part of the honors experience at the ASU Polytechnic campus. Honors students live in Barrett residential community for their first two years, with many choosing to stay on campus throughout all four years for continued connection and convenience.

Living in the Barrett residential community offers many benefits, including:

  • Close proximity to faculty and staff, with offices located within the community
  • Opportunities to build lasting connections with honors students from diverse majors and backgrounds
  • Convenient access to exclusive Barrett programs, events, and resources
  • A supportive and academically focused environment that fosters belonging and success.

Lantana Hall is home to the Barrett Suite—a dedicated space open to support all Barrett students. The Barrett Suite features honors-only classrooms, free academic printing, and a comfortable lounge for socializing, studying, and attending events.

Student leaders

Barrett Poly students are leaders in action. They mentor new students, support peers in Human Event and History of Ideas, lead Barrett student organizations, assist at the front desk in the Barrett Suite, and plan engaging events that build community.

Group of Barrett Poly mentors outside

Barrett Mentors

Upper-division Barrett students serve as peer mentors, offering support, sharing advice, and helping new students get involved in Barrett and ASU life. They play a key role in making the transition to college smooth and welcoming.

Barrett students at the Starry Night event

Residential Student Leaders

Residential leaders, known as Hall Hosts, create vibrant community experiences through events like paint nights, game nights, craft activities, and off-campus trips to performances and local attractions—all designed to help honors students connect and have fun.

ASU Events