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Freshman Admission

How and when to apply as an NAU freshman

I’m a freshman student if

  • I’ll graduate high school within a year;
  • I’ve earned fewer than 12 college credits since graduating from high school;
  • I’m dual-enrolled but haven’t graduated from high school.
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NAU freshman admission at-a-glance

Freshman admission requirements

4 Years English
4 Years Math
3 Years Lab Science
2 Years Social Science
1 Year Fine Arts/CTE
Detailed admission requirements

What you’ll need

  • Access your unofficial high school transcripts to self-report your grades and test scores.
  • Submit a $25 non-refundable application fee.
  • Send your official test scores for scholarship consideration. NAU’s school codes are ACT 0086 & SAT 4006.

Admissions officers

Admissions officers are knowledgeable and friendly. They’ll give you personalized attention throughout the admissions and application process.

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Important dates and deadlines

Fall 2022

May 1, 2022: Enrollment deposit date
Your $250 enrollment deposit secures your place in our incoming class and allows you to apply for on-campus housing. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable after May 1, 2022.

July 1, 2022: Submit transcripts
Have final official transcripts sent from your high school to:

Northern Arizona University
University Admissions
PO Box 4084
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084


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(928) 523-5511 • admissions@nau.edu

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