Apply for a bachelor’s degree
Steps to apply
Follow the steps below to apply as a full-time student seeking a bachelor’s degree.
1. Complete an online application Accordion Closed
Complete the online application and pay the $50 application fee. You will be required to pay the application fee while completing your online application.
2. Submit your passport copy Accordion Closed
Upload a copy of your passport to your application or you can later email it to studynau@nau.edu.
3. Submit your official transcripts Accordion Closed
Upload to your application a copy of your official transcripts for ALL secondary (high school) and post-secondary/university education*, as well as any vocational or ESL grade reports. You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu All transcripts/mark sheets must be submitted in English. In addition, we require a minimum of a 2.5 grade point average (GPA) for first-year and transfer students.
* Transfer students that have earned 24 or more credits at an American post-secondary institution (college or university) only need to submit that transcript as part of their application. A high school transcript is not required.
NAU accepts transcript evaluations from members of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) as part of the evaluation process. However, the result of a transcript evaluation does not guarantee that transfer credits will be awarded.
Evaluation Services: NAU SpanTran Application, World Education Services
4. Submit your English test scores Accordion Closed
Upload to your application a copy of the results of your proof of English proficiency. You can also later email it to studynau@nau.edu. You may submit unofficial test results but we may later ask for official results. The minimum requirements for university admission are:
| Test or Status | Minimum Requirements |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 70 IBT (School code 4006, MyBestScore accepted) |
| IELTS | 6 |
| Duolingo | 95 |
| ACT English & Reading | 21 |
| SAT ERW | 350 |
| Pearson Test of English | 56 |
| IB English A | 5 for higher level & 6 for standard level |
| IB English B | 7 for higher and standard levels |
| Transferring from a U.S. institution | One 3-credit course in English composition with a passing grade |
| Exchange student from Europe | B2 level in English |
| From a high school entirely taught in English | 4 years of high school English (composition and literature) with passing grades as well as verification from your school that all courses are taught in English |
| From one of these English-speaking countries | No proof of English required |
If you do not meet Northern Arizona University’s English proficiency requirement, you may be required to do one of the following:
- Take the English Level Placement Test upon arriving
- Enroll in Northern Arizona University’s Program in Intensive English until you pass the English Proficiency Requirement
5. Provide proof of financial support Accordion Closed
Provide proof of financial support and complete the financial guarantee for the total amount of fees and expenses for bachelor’s degree students for the academic year (summer not included). This document is required for the SEVIS form I-20, the immigration form you will need to apply for a student visa.
If you bring dependents with you, please submit the Dependent Form and provide an extra USD $5,000 per dependent.
If you have any questions, please contact us at studynau@nau.edu.