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International Student Orientation

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Important dates

  • New international students can enter the USA on their F-1 or J-1 student visa up to 30 days prior to the program start date listed on their I-20 or DS-2019. For the spring 2025 semester, the earliest arrival date to the USA is December 14, 2024.
  • NAU Campus Living Communities will open for move-in of new international students on Tuesday, January 7.
  • All international students should book travel arrangements with arrival to NAU on or before Tuesday, January 7.
  • International student orientation will take place January 7–10 at the International Pavilion.
  • The first day of classes for the spring 2025 semester is Monday, January 13.

Prepare for your journey to NAU

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International Lumberjack Orientation

The International Lumberjack Orientation is an online orientation that all new international students should complete prior to arrival at NAU. Complete the orientation by the December 15 priority deadline to be entered into our prize raffle drawing.

Complete the Online Orientation (F-1 Visa Students)

Complete the Online Orientation (J-1 Visa Students)

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Admitted student checklist

There are a number of important pre-arrival tasks all international students should complete in preparation for arrival at NAU for the spring 2025 semester.

  • Activate your NAU LOUIE Email.
  • Upload your Visa Scan to iNAU.
  • Submit your JacksCard photo.
  • Submit your MMR immunization records.
  • Get enrolled in classes.

Review the admitted student checklist

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Housing

Many international students apply to live on campus through NAU Campus Living. The International House, located at Campus Heights apartments, is designed around international and American students who are passionate about global cultures, foreign languages, and learning new perspectives. International students can also explore off-campus housing options through LOUIE’s List.

Submit the NAU Housing Application

LOUIE’s List

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Flagstaff airport shuttle

The Center for International Education (CIE) offers a free airport shuttle from the Flagstaff Pulliam Airport to the NAU campus for all flights arriving on Tuesday, January 7. Email us with your flight details to sign up for the free shuttle to campus.

The CIE airport shuttle is not available from Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport or on any alternative dates.

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JacksCard

The JacksCard is the official NAU student ID, available in digital format on both Apple and Android devices through the NAUgo app.

Prior to your arrival to NAU, please submit your JacksCard photo according to the guidelines. Once your photo is approved and you are enrolled in classes, you can then self-provision your JacksCard ID to your mobile device.

Digital JacksCard

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MMR immunization requirement

To safeguard the health of the NAU population, all new students are required to provide proof of immunity to measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR). Students should submit their MMR immunization records to NAU Campus Health prior to their arrival at NAU.

Failure to submit the required MMR documentation will result in a hold on your account that will prevent you from enrolling in classes and delay the dispersal of any awarded scholarship.

Submit the MMR Immunization Verification Form