Applying as a first-year student

What you need to know

Apply now and bring your future into view.

We’re excited to guide you through the application process so you can start your college experience on your schedule and be ready to succeed even before you step onto the NAU campus.

Are you a freshman?

You’ll begin at NAU as a freshman if:

you’ll graduate high school within one year, or
you’ve earned fewer than 12 college credits since graduating from high school, or
you’re dual-enrolled but have not yet graduated from high school.

Begin your application here if you fit into one of these criteria. NAU admission requirements are the same, whether you apply to the main campus in Flagstaff or any of our statewide locations.

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Other student categories

If you don’t fit into one of the criteria to be considered a freshman but are planning your first year as an NAU student, you will apply under a different category:

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Transfer student

Apply as a transfer student if you’ve graduated from high school and earned 12 or more transferable credits from another college or university.

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Returning student

Apply as a returning student if you are a former degree-seeking NAU student who has not attended for at least three consecutive terms, excluding summer and winter terms.

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Concurrent student

Apply as a concurrent student if you are enrolled in high school and want to attend classes on the Flagstaff campus while you’re still in high school.

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Post-baccalaureate student

Apply as a post-baccalaureate student if you have previously earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and want to earn an undergraduate certificate or additional bachelor’s degree.

Deadlines

Meet the important deadlines that ensure you are ready to start classes when the next term begins.

Important dates and deadlines

Freshman admission requirements

To be admitted as a freshman at NAU, you must have completed:

four years of high school English
four years of high school math
three years of high school lab science
two years of high school social science
one year of high school fine arts/Career and Technical Education (CTE)

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New student application resources

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What you’ll need to apply

Make sure you are prepared when you sign up:

Access your unofficial high school transcripts to self-report your grades and test scores.
Submit a $25 non-refundable application fee.
Send your official test scores for scholarship consideration. NAU’s school codes are ACT 0086 and SAT 4006.

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Your student recruitment coordinator is ready to help

NAU student recruitment coordinators are knowledgeable, friendly, and serve as your partner providing personalized attention throughout the application and admissions process.

Have you already applied to NAU?

Continue preparing for your first year after completing your application. See information here on obtaining financial aid, tracking your application status, and taking next steps on your path to success.

Application status

Next steps to enroll

Financial aid

Additional resources

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Information for high school counselors

We know you want to help your students prepare for higher education. Find valuable information about the NAU application process so you can equip them for success.

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