Arizona campuses
Choose the NAU experience that works for you at one of our many locations across Arizona, or learn from anywhere through NAU Online.
2NAU Access: Desert campuses and online
NAU brings education to communities across Arizona through online programs, regional campuses, and strategic partnerships. From transfer pathways to business-to-business programs, we make it easier to earn a degree while supporting Arizona’s evolving workforce.
Our programs align with Arizona’s workforce priorities. At the undergraduate level, we focus on high-demand fields like education and social sciences. Our graduate offerings include programs in healthcare, computer science, and education. Helping students gain the skills needed for economic mobility and career growth across the state is at the heart of our mission.
NAU Phoenix Bioscience Core
Located in downtown Phoenix, the Phoenix Bioscience Core is a 30-acre hub for medical and bioscience education. Here, students pursuing graduate healthcare degrees learn in an interdisciplinary setting alongside peers from across the health professions.
Desert Campus experience
NAU Desert Campuses offer flexibility for students who need to stay close to home or continue working while earning a degree. You’ll take classes with a cohort of peers and learn from experienced faculty through hybrid courses that blend online and in-person learning.
Our transfer-friendly approach lets you start at a community college and finish your degree at NAU. Tools like JacksPath help you understand your academic journey, transfer plan, and next steps so you can stay on track and graduate with confidence.
Education that fits your life
Whether you’re a high school student getting a head start or a working professional looking to upskill, NAU offers flexible pathways that work for your schedule:
- A++ dual-credit high school programs
- Desert Campuses across Arizona
- Online degree options
- Seamless transfer from community colleges
- Business partnerships that bring education to the workplace
We’re expanding access with purpose, aligning degrees with Arizona’s most in-demand careers in education, healthcare, public service, and technology.
Explore degrees by location
NAU partners with community colleges and centers across Arizona to offer flexible, affordable degree programs close to home. Explore our Desert Campus locations:
North
Central
- NAU–North Valley
- Phoenix Bioscience Core
- Chandler-Gilbert Community College
- Estrella Mountain Community College
- Glendale Community College
- Scottsdale Community College
South
Wherever you want to learn, we're there.
10 locations throughout Arizona
300+ degrees and programs to choose from
"With the hybrid Doctor of Physical Therapy program I’m able to do things in my personal life and continue working as a therapy aide in a hospital, so I’m able to learn in a different way. That has really been foundational. They help us get the skills we need for clinical practice."
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