NAU began as a teachers’ college, and our commitment to building a better tomorrow through education remains our highest priority. Our students, mentored by faculty members who are renowned in their fields, are at the center of all we do.
In the classroom and online, through hands-on experiences in an unparalleled learning environment, and with the NAU community cheering them on, our students discover and hone their ambitions.
At NAU, we are far more than the sum of our parts. We are students, scholars, researchers, artists, scientists, teachers, mentors, athletes, friends, and more, all working together toward individual enrichment and a common greater good. We are proud to be called Lumberjacks.
One NAU, across Arizona
Choose from over 20 convenient campus locations across the state and achieve your educational goals on your terms. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your skills, earn new certifications, or pursue a degree, NAU has the programs you need to succeed. Join our community of empowered learners and experience the ultimate flexibility and convenience of an education that fits your life.
- 20+ location
we are in your community and ready to help you elevate your career.
- 200+ programs
Experience our unrivaled quality and support across all of our programs at NAU.
- 130+ online programs
- (STAYING INVOLVED) 400+ student clubs and organizations
- (ATHLETICS) 15 NCAA Division 1 sports teams
Accreditation
Northern Arizona University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission through 2027–2028. Some academic programs—such as nursing and teaching—meet additional accreditation and licensure requirements for specific fields.
- Northern Arizona University named a top school for online master’s in educational technology
NAU has been named one of the best colleges in the nation for online master’s degree programs in educational technology. Six percent of postsecondary institutions earned a ranking position in 2022.
