NAU Graduate College
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A better world is waiting. If you’re ready to pursue your next opportunity—whether intellectual, professional, or personal—then Northern Arizona University’s flexible, challenging graduate programs will help you get to your next level. Study in Flagstaff, online or statewide.
NAU graduate student orientation
NAU Fall 2021 new graduate student orientation for all students
This year, we will conduct orientation in two parts:
Part 1
Asynchronous, online Orientation: available after July 15 and accessible via this link. We encourage students to complete the orientation modules by August 23, 2021 (the first day of the Fall 2021 term).
Part 2
Option 1
Flagstaff Mountain Campus In-person Orientation: Tuesday, August 17, 2021
– 3:00-5:00: Graduate College in-person Event (food & refreshments provided) – North Quad (grassy area north of Ashurst/Old Main). For questions, email the Graduate College.
– 5:00-6:30: Graduate Student Government Social (optional) – 1899 Bar & Grill, 307 W. Dupont Ave (building just north of the North Quad). For questions, email the GSG.
Option 2
Online & Statewide Campus Zoom Orientation: Wednesday, August 18, 2021
– 4:00-5:00 (Arizona time): Graduate College Zoom Event
https://nau.zoom.us/j/83212970836
Meeting ID: 832 1297 0836
Password: 429885
Please RSVP; first 25 new graduate students to RSVP to this event will be mailed Graduate College goodies. For questions, email the Graduate College.
– 5:00-6:00 (Arizona time): Graduate Student Government Zoom Social (optional).
More details can be found on our Orientation page.
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