NAU Online degrees
Take bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral classes online and advance your career goals through our fully accredited online degree programs.
Join a virtual information session
If you have ever wondered if an online degree from Northern Arizona University is right for you, we would like to invite you to register for a virtual information session to learn more about the high quality bachelor’s, master’s, personalized learning, and certification programs we offer.
There will be two, ½ hour sessions each week with a ½ hour question and answer period. You will also have the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one discussion with an Enrollment Management Coordinator and, as a thank-you for attending, graduate applicants will receive a code to waive the $65 graduate application fee.
The sessions will focus on programs in the following areas of interest (all times are Arizona time).
- Arts and Humanities
- 12pm on March 23
- 4pm on March 4 and April 8
- Business Administration
- 12pm on March 9 and April 13
- 4pm on March 25
- Computing, Technology, Math, and Science
- 12pm on March 30
- 4pm on March 11 and April 15
- Health Professions
- 12pm on March 16 and April 20
- 4pm on April 1
- Social Science/Criminal Justice
- 12pm on March 2 and April 6
- 4pm on March 18 and April 22
Register for an online virtual information session
NAU Online mission statement
Two paths to learn through Arizona’s best online university
Choose from our two flexible, innovative, online degree formats. Traditional Online Learning blends flexibility with scheduled progress. Competency-Based lets you work at your own pace—and can save you time and money.
Choose the path that works best for you:
Traditional Online
- select a semester-based course schedule
- meet assignment deadlines
- pay tuition based on credit hours
Explore Traditional Online
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Competency-Based Online
- choose your start date
- set your own schedule
- pay a six-month, flat subscription rate
Explore Competency-Based
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Featured online degree programs
Pursue your greatest ambitions on your terms, through NAU Online
NAU understands that everyone’s educational journey starts in a different place. Wherever you are, we’re there to meet you. For more than 30 years, NAU has delivered excellence in distance learning and has evolved into one of the best online experiences in the nation.
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Best Online College by OnlineColleges.com, 2018#4
Most affordable online program in the nation by Affordable Colleges Online, 2018Earn an affordable degree from our fully accredited online university
NAU is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, and we’ve designed our innovative, flexible programs to fit your busy schedule.
The HLC accreditation covers all academic programs, all locations, and all online degree programs. For more information, please visit the HLC website or call 800-621-7440.
What’s life like as an NAU Online student?
The NAU Online experience is built around you, and your education is in your control. Learn more about what to expect as an NAU Online student.
Personalized resources while you take classes online
Earning your online degree doesn’t mean you’re alone in your journey—we provide the resources and faculty mentorship you need to succeed, every step of the way.
Whichever path you choose, you’ll experience:
- full library access
- guidance from dedicated professors and advisors
- 24/7 tech support
- financial aid opportunities
- online tutoring