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Transfer to NAU and thrive
Options available in Flagstaff, at statewide locations, and online for transfer students
At Northern Arizona University, you’ll find opportunity in every direction, with access and options that will open doors to your future—on your terms.
Everywhere you want to be
As a transfer student, you have already invested time and effort into your studies, and you don’t want to lose any of that ground. Wherever you live, you have access to NAU programs and support, including dedicated services, career-ready programs, and personal attention from expert faculty. We are just as committed to your future as you are.
Flagstaff Accordion Open
Flagstaff Mountain Campus
Transfer to our main Flagstaff campus and discover a comprehensive range of nearly 100 majors, with close faculty interactions on a traditional campus—all in a beautiful mountain location that ranks among the nation’s best college towns.
Statewide Accordion Closed
Statewide locations
Innovative partnerships with numerous community colleges throughout Arizona provide the convenience of transferring to NAU while earning your degree close to home.
Online Accordion Closed
Study online
Online options allow you to take classes that work around your schedule. The flexibility of our online offerings is matched only by their quality.
Find your program
Do we have the program you’re looking for? With options in Flagstaff, statewide and online, NAU has nearly 150 ways for transfer students to say yes. Our expert faculty recognize potential and will help you realize yours. It’s the perfect environment to jump in and find your fit while experiencing world-class academics.
Transfer up to 90 credit hours
Our 90/30 program allows you to transfer up to 90 college credit hours, then you’ll take the final 30 credit hours with NAU to complete your bachelor’s degree. We’re the only university in the state that will accept 90 transfer credits.
The way forward is clear for NAU transfer students
Whichever direction you choose, JacksPath will help you chart a clear pathway to your NAU degree. This interactive and highly personalized online tool evaluates your prior coursework to help you plan your entire academic journey and track your progress. You can see how your credits will apply to multiple degree programs and compare course requirements. JacksPath will let you know exactly what you need to do and when you can expect to complete your NAU degree.
Explore tuition options
We’ve developed an innovative, location-based tuition structure that gives you options to help meet your educational goals as a transfer student.
Flagstaff Accordion Open
Flagstaff Mountain Campus
Attending classes on our traditional Flagstaff campus includes a four-year, fixed-tuition guarantee known as The Pledge, which promises a predictable cost with no unexpected tuition increases.
Statewide Accordion Closed
Statewide locations
Enrolling as a transfer student at one of the university’s numerous statewide locations provides the convenience of in-person learning options at lower tuition rates than on our Flagstaff campus.
Online Accordion Closed
Study online
Online courses are offered at a per-credit-hour tuition rate, giving students flexibility in both scheduling and cost.
Begin your journey 2NAU
If you’re in your first or second semester at an Arizona community college and committed to completing your bachelor’s degree, 2NAU is the perfect program for you. It’s an affordable, seamless way to transfer to NAU without any loss of time, credit, or money. We’ll help you stay on track toward your four-year degree with personalized transfer guidance, including alerts about important dates and deadlines.
NAU is in your corner
We understand that no two journeys are alike, and we give all of our students the support they need to be successful in pursuing a degree.
Peer Mentor Support Accordion Closed
As a new Flagstaff transfer student or online student, you will automatically be paired with a peer mentor during your first semester at NAU. Mentors help you connect with other students, resources, and opportunities. For more information, visit Transfer and Online Connections.
Scholarships and financial aid Accordion Closed
If you’re pursuing your first bachelor’s degree, you may be eligible for transfer tuition scholarships. There are many other options to help you pay for college. Be sure to contact us with any questions.
Advising Accordion Closed
As a transfer student, our advisers can help navigate all the opportunities waiting for you and help you graduate on time.
First-generation student success Accordion Closed
For those who will be the first in their families to earn a bachelor’s degree, we have dedicated support services.
Military and veterans support Accordion Closed
Discover why we are consistently ranked as a top college for veterans.