Overview
The W. P. Carey School of Business recognizes academic excellence through the W. P. Carey Leaders Academy and takes the college experience to the next level. The Leaders Academy is comprised of academically motivated and talented students, including all Business Honors students (those who are concurrently enrolled in the W. P. Carey School and Barrett, The Honors College). Leaders Academy students have access to many exclusive academic, professional, and social opportunities that will help build a network for success during and after college.
Access to Faculty
A Leaders Academy faculty mentor from each academic department within the W. P. Carey School is available to help provide support through decisions related to academics and future careers. The faculty mentors participate in many of the student events and activities throughout the academic year, giving students a great opportunity to know faculty members outside the classroom.
Professional Development and Networking
W. P. Carey Career Management and Employer Engagement offers targeted career support to Leaders Academy students. Take advantage of semester-long professional development courses, workshop opportunities, and a career coach, all dedicated to supporting academic and career goals. Students also receive special invitations to participate in professional events such as: Economic Club of Phoenix Luncheons, W. P. Carey School's Hall of Fame dinner, distinguished speaker luncheons, and regular dinners with alumni and other business professionals. These events spark great networking opportunities and can often lead to informal interviews or potential career opportunities.
Tempe Residential Community
First-year Leaders Academy students have the option to live together in a residential community on campus. Leaders Academy-Barrett students may also choose to live in the Barrett Business Community — designated floors of Agave within Barrett, The Honors College. In both communities, Leaders Academy student leaders host regular programming and events, and offer support and guidance to ease your transition to college.
Leaders Academy Engagement
Leaders Academy programming and events are designed to help you achieve both personal and professional growth and are primarily categorized into the following programs:
- The Business Behind Series: to help you discover your career path
- The Social Capital Series: to help you make valuable connections
- The Learning Series: to help you pick up new knowledge or skills
Some previous programming includes faculty and alumni mixers, etiquette dinners, broomball and other social events, APPLEfest, professional dinners, food for finals, and end of year celebrations.
Leaders Academy Lounges
All Leaders Academy students have access to exclusive lounge spaces located at the Tempe, Poly, and West campuses. Students can find free printing at the Tempe and West lounges, reservable team rooms at the Tempe lounge, and an assortment of special events at all three. Learn more about lounge locations and hours at various ASU campuses.
Become a Leaders Academy Student
There are three ways to join Leaders Academy:
- Incoming W. P. Carey first-year students are automatically admitted based on high school academic records.
- Business Honors students, who are concurrently enrolled in W. P. Carey and Barrett, The Honors College, are automatically admitted.
- Other students should plan to apply at the end of their first academic year, for competitive admission into the W. P. Carey Leaders Academy.
For current W. P. Carey students wishing to join Leaders Academy, community involvement and demonstrated leadership in extracurricular activities are considered along with your academic record. Students must also have at least 25 credit hours of college coursework, a grade point average of 3.5 or higher, and at least three (3) semesters remaining in your degree program.
Submit your Leaders Academy application. Additionally, you may include a letter of recommendation, though it is not required for admission.
Contact Us
W. P. Carey Leaders Academy
(480) 965-8710
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