The ASU Polytechnic campus is a nexus for studies in interdisciplinary sciences, engineering, management, technology and education. The expansive Polytechnic campus incorporates a major regional airport yet maintains the ambiance of a small, self-contained community by offering family housing, a freshman residence hall, dining facilities and a student recreation center.

A desert arboretum reserves a peaceful native space devoted to sustainability, preservation and contemplation. Within a 30-minute drive of the campus are hiking and recreational opportunities amid the legendary Superstition Mountains, with small and large lakes nearby.