Transfer Student Admission
How and when to apply as an NAU Transfer Student
I’m a transfer student if
- I’ve enrolled at a college, university or other school since graduating from high school;
- I’ve earned at least 12 college credits.
NAU Transfer Admission At-A-Glance
How will my credits transfer to NAU?
Use Jacks Path to
- see how your credits will transfer;
- see what classes to take;
- compare NAU degrees.
Admission Requirements
Important Dates and Deadlines
Select the term below during which you want to begin attending classes.
Spring 2018
Accordion Closed
Submit your FAFSA for the Spring Term now
Complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible to be considered for financial aid for the spring term. Eligible students who apply early have a greater chance of receiving need-based aid. Awards are made on a first-come, first-served basis, and more aid is available to early applicants. Be sure to list Northern Arizona University (code 001082) on your FAFSA.
Dec. 1, 2017: Enrollment deposit date
Your $250 enrollment deposit secures your place in our incoming class. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable after Dec. 1.
Jan. 5, 2018: Submit transcripts
If you didn’t upload transcripts from all institutions attended when you applied, have official copies submitted to Northern Arizona University, Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation, PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084.
Feb. 1, 2018: Submit your FAFSA for the 2018-2019 academic year
You should file a new FAFSA each year as soon as possible after it becomes available on Oct. 1. Be sure to list Northern Arizona University (code 001082) on your FAFSA. NAU’s priority filing date for transfer students is Feb. 1. Submitting your FAFSA by this date increases your chances for need-based state grant funding. We encourage you to submit your FAFSA even if the priority filing date has passed.
Fall 2018
Accordion Closed
July 1, 2017: Application for admission is available
NAU opens its application for the fall term on July 1.
Oct. 1, 2017: Submit your FAFSA
Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid as soon as possible after it becomes available on Oct. 1. Renew it each year to qualify for many types of financial aid. Be sure to list Northern Arizona University (code 001082) on your FAFSA.
Feb. 1, 2018: NAU’s FAFSA priority filing date for transfer students
Submitting your FAFSA by this date increases your chances for need-based state grant funding. We encourage you to submit your FAFSA even if the priority filing date has passed. Financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis. The earlier you apply, the more aid may be available to you.
May 1, 2018: Enrollment deposit date
Your $250 enrollment deposit secures your place in our incoming class. The enrollment deposit is non-refundable after May 1.
July 1, 2018: Submit transcripts
If you didn’t upload transcripts from all institutions attended when you applied, have official copies submitted to:
Northern Arizona University
Undergraduate Admissions and Orientation
PO Box 4084
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084
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