Undergraduate Student Life | Northern Arizona University

Join our community to discover and reimagine your university experience.

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In the

top 4.1%

of academic rankings worldwide based on quality of faculty, learning environment, research performance, publications, and more

The Center for World University Rankings

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In the

top 3

nationally for excellence delivering virtual student services

Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education Virtual Innovation Awards

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On average, nearly

3,000

students participate in research and internships each year

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Live The world looks different from here

Your adventure is better when you share it. You’ll share NAU with dreamers, builders, artists, and scholars exploring alongside you as you rediscover the world from new heights.

CONNECT

Live it up

Find your place here—meet new people, discover new passions, and get involved on campus.

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Student clubs & organizations

Events

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Athletics

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Learn We’re here to empower your future

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In person

Join our diverse student body in Flagstaff or across Arizona and you’ll embrace the NAU experience through shared courses and amenities.

Online

Join our community of learners, explorers, and dreamers to empower excellence and discovery from anywhere.

Be well Live at full speed

Harness miles of urban paths, local trails and parks, and on-campus recreation and health facilities to maintain your healthy mind and body. Don’t let anything slow you down.

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ASPIRE

You can go anywhere from here

Find your launching point. From here, you’re closer to the experts and closer to life-defining opportunities that will help you understand what the world demands and what you can deliver. Leap into your future.