High School to NAU Momentum Study Abroad

The High School to NAU MSA program is designed for out-of-state and Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) students entering NAU as incoming first year students. This 6-credit program allows students to complete 3 general studies requirements and kick starts their college career. Following the Momentum Academics goals of the university, MSA will help students obtain 30 credits by the end of their first year. For the cost of 6 credits of NAU in-state tuition, students will participate in an 8-10 day program in either Costa Rica, Italy, Peru or Portugal (5% of your degree!) including airfare from the U.S. (check out costs below). The curriculum focuses on global citizenship and identity, intercultural competency, indigenous or rural cultures of the country, as well as social and political aspects of the country and entrepreneurship.  Are you an incoming Honors student? Earn 3 credits of Honors credit toward your requirements!

 

Interest form and Application now open! 
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For more information, please email the Director of Education Abroad,  Angelina.Palumbo@nau.edu

Submit your interest form today!

Already admitted to NAU for Fall 2025? Fill out the form using your NAU email!

Eligibility Accordion Closed
  1. Students will be required to have their passport or passport receipt prior to being accepted on the program. Please apply for your passport as soon as possible, as it can take up to 3 months for processing.
  2. Out-of-State or WUE student High School GPA of 2.5 or greater
  3. Admitted to NAU for undergraduate degree for Fall 2025
  4. Must be 18 years old before July 1
  5. Students enrolling into the program who are not yet 18 years old will need parent signatures on all program materials.

Courses Accordion Closed

Earn 6 credits of General Studies:

3 credits SA 212 (satisfies Arts and Humanities and Global Diversity Liberal Studies credit) AND 3 credits SA 205 (satisfies SPW liberal studies credit)

For Honors students: SA205H and SA212 credit will be earned!

Pre-travel course academic topics – taught online

  • Global Citizenship and identity
  • Intercultural Competency
  • UN Sustainability Goals
  • Economics
  • Safety abroad – Pre-Departure

Academic topics while abroad

  • Understanding culture and community engagement in your study abroad location
  • Social and political aspects of the country
  • Entrepreneurship through small business

Post-travel course academic topics – taught online

  • Intercultural Competency final project reflections
  • Global Citizenship and identity reflection
  • Program review

Next steps Accordion Closed
  1. Apply to the program!
  2. Expect a call from NAU to confirm
  3. Once eligibility is confirmed, students will be added to the program requirements page to complete the HS Momentum Study Abroad application for Summer 2025
  4. Once finalized, students will be enrolled in a 6 credit placeholder course titled CIE 299 for the Summer 2025 session.

Language requirements Accordion Closed

There is no language requirement to apply for this program.

Cost Accordion Closed

Tuition and fees are estimated at $3500 and will be added to the student’s Louie account. Payment follows the fee payment schedule of the university and is usually due around mid-May.

Included in the cost of the program:
Tuition and fees
Housing
Meals
Excursions
International Insurance (CISI)
Workshops and certifications
Flights from major airports in the U.S.

Required passport fees, travel day meals and personal spending money are not included in the program fee and will be covered by the student.

Students will be required to have their passport or passport receipt prior to being accepted on the program. Please apply for your passport as soon as possible, as it can take up to 3 months for processing.

Cancellation Accordion Closed

Students will be responsible for the cost of the flight paid for on their behalf, if canceled after placement confirmation. Students may be able to use the flight for future travel with a fee/cost difference paid by the student. Amounts will be billed to the student’s account and may be sent to collections for non-payment.