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Join us in celebrating the important life achievements of our Lumberjacks, as well as the endless opportunities before them. Commencement ceremonies take place Friday, May 10 and Saturday, May 11.

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Commitment to Native Americans

Northern Arizona University sits at the base of the San Francisco Peaks, on homelands sacred to Native Americans throughout the region. We honor their past, present, and future generations, who have lived here for millennia and will forever call this place home.