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NAU 100: Transition to College

NAU 100: Transition to College is a dynamic and interactive community experience designed to empower you with the perspectives and tools to succeed at Northern Arizona University. Participating in NAU 100 will help you build a sense of social, campus community, and academic belonging, explore campus services and resources designed to help you succeed, and create a support network of peers.

Meet the 2023 NAU 100 Instructors!

Ainsley Smith

Amanda Pedroza

“Hi everyone! My name is Amanda Pedroza. This is my second-year teaching NAU 100. I am a junior here at NAU and I’m currently studying Secondary Education with an emphasis in English. I’m from San Diego, California, but currently call Flagstaff home. I cannot wait to see how this semester goes!”

Anna Leaf

“My name is Anna. I am from Colorado, and I enjoy skiing during the winter season and reading in my spare time! I am a Biology major with a Psychology minor and I love getting to serve as the Vice President of my sorority, Alpha Delta Pi.”

Anthony Catone

“My name is Anthony and I love to play games between classes and read books at night. I am majoring in Secondary Education for History and Social Studies.”

Anthony Serrano

August Jirsa

“My name is August Jirsa and I am a Junior studying Secondary Education with a focus in Physics. I am from Washington state. I love reading and collecting CD’s.”

Ava Kinnear

Cassandra ‘Cassie’ Williams

Chelsea Singleton

“My name is Chelsea and I love spending time with my dog or hanging out with my best friends in my free time. I’m a member of Kappa Delta sorority and the Exercise Physiology club on campus. I am a junior majoring in Exercise Physiology and minoring in Psychology with the hope of attending medical school and obtaining an MD.”

Chloe Albright

“My name is Chloe. I am studying Secondary Education- History with a minor in Geography. I love Disneyland and watching baseball.”

Clare Hale

“My name is Clare, and I’m a Music Education major with a minor in Spanish. I love listening to music (especially Taylor Swift), and I enjoy hiking and the outdoors!”

Cory Tompkins

“My name is Cory, and I am a Junior studying Environmental and Sustainability Studies with a minor in Spanish. On campus, I love to be involved with clubs and organizations including NRHH, a service and recognition organization on campus. In my free time, I enjoy crocheting and hiking in Flagstaff.”

Crystal Bond

“My name is Crystal and I am a Secondary Education major with an emphasis in Earth Science. I love to hike and explore outdoors, but I also enjoy staying in and cooking/baking. I am part of the Student Activities Council on campus, and I play intramural cornhole!”

Deana Lancaster

Emily Saunders

Emme Cota-Robles

“My name is Emme, and I’m a third-year Elementary Education major. My pronouns are she/her/hers. In my free time, I like to bake, play video games and get coffee or tea downtown.”

Ethan Proffitt

Jaime Clark

Jesse Denson

Justin Chacon

“Hello! My name is Justin and I love shopping and drinking coffee! I’m currently majoring in General Science for Secondary Education.”

Kade Weber

“My name is Kade Weber, and I really enjoy traveling, hiking around Flagstaff and going to concerts. I am double majoring in Finance and Economics.”

Karlee Sabin

“My name is Karlee Sabin. I’m from Queen Creek, Arizona. I’m majoring in Elementary and Special Education. I love traveling, trying new things and being with friends and family.”

Katriel ‘Kat’ Richards

Kaylee Ross

“Hi! My name is Kaylee Ross! I am a Sophomore pursuing a degree in Secondary English Education. In my free time I like to go on adventures or curl up with a good book!”

Kelly Downs

Lenora Argomaniz

“My name is Lenora Argomaniz, and I am a Junior majoring in Business Management and Philosophy, Politics and Law, with a minor in Law, Rights, and Justice. In my free time I enjoy being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

Madeleine Wood

Makayla Barnard

McKenzie Adams

Paige Noland

“My name is Paige and I love traveling and hanging out with friends. I am currently majoring in Elementary and Special Education.”

Rachel Westfall

“Hi! My name is Rachel Westfall, and I am an Elementary Education major up here at NAU. I love to camp and hike in Northern AZ in my free time as well as read and paint.”

Rebecca ‘Becca’ Sommerville

Sophomore –

Rickiya ‘Kiya’ Jones

“My name is Kiya, and I am a Secondary Education-English major. I love to play cozy video games and watch anime and K- dramas in my free time. I am also involved in KLCC and other orgs on campus.”

Rio Olivas

Sophomore –

Sydney Ekberg

“My name is Sydney, and I am double majoring in Elementary Education and Psychology. I love to read, dance and travel wherever and whenever I can! I’m always up for something spontaneous, and I’m heavily addicted to caffeine.”

Taylor Pugliese

Senior – Biology

Tia Henry

“My name is Tia Henry and I’m an Early Childhood Education & Special Education major. I love playing basketball and reading. In my free time you can find me in the HLC or in my room reading a good book.”

Tiffany Ward

“My name is Tiffany, and I am a Senior Strategic Commnication major with an emphasis in Publix Relations and a minor in Political Science. I am from Las Vegas and love cooking and singing in my free time.”

Vailani Ulukita

“I’m Vailani! I enjoy spending time at the beach and hanging out with friends and family. I’m currently a Biomedical Science major and play sand volleyball.”

Zaina Usmani

Christine Chesney

Medical Labotory Technician and Phlebotomist in Campus Health Services Laboratory

Dylan Rose

Erin Hernandez

Campus Living- Community Coordinator

Gabriel ‘Gabe’ Wheeler

First Year Academic Advisor (Exploratory Liaison)

Gabrielle Sequeira

John Jackson

Jordan Ray Macias

Lily Schmitt

Megan Greenwood

Nancy Navarro

Zach Atkins

Course Intent

Create connections with your peers and share the successes and challenges of the first-year experience.
Reflect on your personal transition and how to manage new challenges and experiences in college.
Identify and examine campus resources and services unique to your perspective. Reflect on your strengths and goals and explore how to apply them in your university journey.
Identify steps and potential opportunities to connect with NAU and the Flagstaff community.
Examine common wellness issues in the first year and personally assess your unique experiences and needs.

Any first-year students not participating in Honors 100.

During the Fall 2021 semester, 99.4% of surveyed NAU 100 students “strongly agreed” or “agreed” that their Peer Instructor was “very helpful in supporting my transition.”