Application for Undergraduate Admission
APPLICATION PRIORITY DATES
Fall semester: March 1
Spring semester: December 1
Summer: May 1
All students are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. Students who apply early receive consideration for scholarships. We will continue to accept applications as long as space is available.
The difference that matters.
“The small class sizes, the manageable campus,
and the beautiful natural landscape all contribute
to my college experience. Coming to NAU has
helped me grow creatively and intellectually."
—Steven Toya
Scottsdale, AZ
Business Management '11
You are a freshman if you will/have graduated from high school or earn/ed your General Equivalency Diploma (GED), and have earned less than 12 college transfer credits after high school by the time you enroll at Northern Arizona University.
ARIZONA RESIDENTS:
Arizona residents will be offered admission if they meet the following:
3.0 or higher core GPA* (on a 4.0 scale) or top 50 percent class rank and have no deficiencies in the required college preparatory courses (on following page). Each core subject area must be a minimum of 2.0.
Arizona residents will be considered for admission if they meet the following: 2.5–2.9 core GPA* (on a 4.0 scale) or a top 50 percent class rank, and have no more than one deficiency in any two subject areas in the required college preparatory courses (on following page). Students with a combination of a math and a lab science deficiency are not admissible.
Each core subject area must be a minimum of 2.0.
NON-RESIDENTS:
Non-resident students will be offered admission if they meet the
following: 3.0 or higher core GPA* (on a 4.0 scale) or top 25 percent class rank and no deficiencies in the required college preparatory
courses (on following page). Each core subject area must be a minimum of 2.0.
Non-resident students will be considered for admission based on individual circumstances and/or space availability if they meet the following: 2.5–2.9 core GPA* (on a 4.0 scale) or top 50 percent class rank and have no more than one deficiency in any two subject areas in the required college preparatory courses (on following page). Students with a combination of a math and a lab science deficiency are not admissible. Each core subject area must be a minimum of 2.0.
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
GENERAL INFORMATION
• Read all instructions carefully.
• Type or print legibly in ink.
• Complete all applicable information and sign the application. An incomplete application will delay the decision process.
• P lease include a non-refundable admission application fee of $25. Write your name and address on the check or money order. Do not send cash.
• This application is for U.S. students only. For an international (non-immigrant) application, go to nau.edu/cie or call 928-523-2409.
• Faxed materials cannot be accepted as official documents.
• Students whose academic record may have been impacted by a documented disability are encouraged to contact Disability Resources at 928-523-8773.
The easiest way to apply is online at nau.edu/admissions. You can also mail this application along with a $25 non-
refundable application fee (a U.S. check or money order made payable to NAU) to: Northern Arizona University, Office
of Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084. If you need assistance with the application, call
928-523-5511 or 888-628-2968, or e-mail undergraduate.admissions@nau.edu.
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
Completed and signed undergraduate application.
$25 non-refundable application fee (a U.S. check or money order made payable to NAU).
An official high school transcript sent directly from the school to NAU, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084.
If your school uses Docufide, we can accept your transcript electronically. If you have completed an associate's degree, the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), or the California Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC), you do not need to submit a high school transcript.
Official transcripts from all colleges attended in a sealed envelope sent to NAU, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084.
ACT and/or SAT I scores. You should indicate NAU as a score recipient when you register for either test.
(Please note: The essay portion of either the ACT or SAT I will not be considered in the admission decision process.) NAU ACT code: 0086;
NAU SAT I code: 4006. Test scores posted to your official high school transcript are accepted.
FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
(continued)TRANSFER STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
ARIZONA RESIDENTS:
Arizona residents will be offered admission if they have completed an associate’s degree, the Arizona General Education Curriculum (AGEC), or the California Inter-segmental General Education Transfer Curriculum (IGETC) with a 2.0 or higher GPA.
Arizona residents will also be offered admission if they have a 2.5 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in at least 24 transferable academic college credits and completion of all required college preparatory courses (listed at right).
Arizona residents will be considered for admission if they have a 2.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in at least 24 transferable academic college credits and have no more than one deficiency in any two subject areas in the required college preparatory courses (listed at right). Students with a combination of a math and a lab science deficiency are not admissible.
NON-RESIDENTS:
Non-resident transfer students will be offered admission if they have completed an associate’s degree, the AGEC, or the IGETC with a GPA of 2.0 or higher.
Non-residents will also be offered admission if they have a 2.5 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in at least 24 transferable academic college credits and if they have completed all the required college preparatory courses (listed at right).
Non-resident transfer students will be considered for admission based on individual circumstances and/or space availability if they have a 2.0 or higher GPA (on a 4.0 scale) in at least 24 transferable academic
college credits and have no more than one deficiency in any two subject areas in the required college preparatory courses (listed below).
Students with a combination of a math and a lab science deficiency are not admissible.
PLEASE NOTE:
Transfer students who are 21 years of age or younger or have not completed an associate’s degree, the AGEC, or the California IGETC are offered admission based on both their college and high school records and the grades received. These students need a minimum of a 2.0 GPA in each of the required college preparatory courses (listed below) and an overall cumulative 2.0 GPA in their college course work to be offered admission.
Post baccalaureate second-degree seeking applicants must provide an official transcript indicating the awarding of your degree. Send it to Northern Arizona University, Office of Undergraduate Admissions, PO Box 4084, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084.
COLLEGE PREPARATORY COURSES:
• 4 years of college preparatory English
• 4 years of math, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, and any advanced math course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
• 3 years of laboratory science – one in three of the four areas of biology, chemistry, physics, and earth science
• 2 years of social science – one year must be American History
• 2 years of one foreign language
• 1 year of fine arts
You are a transfer student if you have earned more than 12 college credit hours after graduating from high school or since earning your General Equivalency Diploma (GED).
CONCURRENT STUDENT ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS
You are a concurrent student if you are enrolling in classes while also enrolled as a high school student. The application for concurrent enrollment must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to the beginning of classes for the semester in which you are planning to attend. To be considered for admission, submit this application along with a concurrent student application from your Arizona high school guidance office/counselor. You must meet one of the following criteria:
• rank in the upper 25 percent of your graduating class and have completed grade 11, OR
• have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and have completed grade 11, OR
• have a composite score on the ACT of 22 (Arizona residents) or 24 (non-residents) and have completed grade 11, OR
• have a combined verbal and math only score of 1040 (Arizona residents) or 1110 (non-residents) on the SAT I and have completed grade 11
COLLEGE PREPARATORY (HIGH SCHOOL) COURSES:
• 4 years of college preparatory English
• 4 years of math, including Algebra I and II, Geometry, and any advanced math course for which Algebra II is a prerequisite
• 3 years of laboratory science – one in three of the four areas of biology, chemistry, physics and earth science
• 2 years of social science – one year must be American History
• 2 years of one foreign language
• 1 year of fine arts
Home school applicants must meet aptitude requirements through ACT or SAT I composite test scores. ACT score of 22 (Arizona resident) or 24 (non-resident) or SAT I score of 1040 (Arizona resident) or 1110 (non- resident). Please note: only the math and verbal portions of the SAT I will be used when processing test scores for admissions.
GED applicants must submit an official score report from the applicable state department of education and must have a minimum composite score of 50.
* Core GPA is calculated using only the 16 required college preparatory courses listed above.
NON-DEGREE SEEKING APPLICANTS
(part-time/personal enrichment)The admission application and $25 application fee is all that is required for non-degree seeking applicants.
Students admitted part-time may enroll in six credit hours or less, and may be limited in the course selection based on prerequisite requirements. The university may not accept more than 15 credit hours earned while enrolled in this status. Financial aid is not available to students who attend part-time in non-degree seeking status.
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
Disclosure of your social security number is required for tax purposes under the Tax Relief Act of 1997. NAU assigns a randomly gener- ated ID number to all new students. The random number will be used to maintain your records during your enrollment.
LAST NAME FIRST NAME MIDDLE NAME
NUMBER AND STREET NAME or BOX NUMBER APT#
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
NUMBER AND STREET NAME or BOX NUMBER APT#
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
United States Other
If you are not a U.S. citizen, please attach a copy of the front and back of your resident alien card or verification of visa status.
Male Female DATE OF BIRTH:*
MONTH - DAY - YEAR Yes No RELIGIOUS PREFERENCE* (optional):
1. Are you Hispanic/Latino? _______Yes _______No 2. Are you (check all that apply):
___ Black (African American) ___ American Indian/Alaska Native * ___ Asian
___ Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander ___ White (Caucasian)
* If you marked American Indian/Alaska Native, specify tribal/corporate affiliation(s):
_______________ Tribal/Corporate affiliation _______________ Tribal/Corporate affiliation _______________ Tribal/Corporate affiliation
EVENING DAYTIME CELL
NAME
NUMBER AND STREET NAME or BOX NUMBER APT#
CITY STATE ZIP CODE
TELEPHONE CELL
Yes No Year(s) attended: Previous NAU student ID:
Year: Fall Spring Summer Freshman Transfer Post baccalaureate Concurrent Yes No
Flagstaff campus Yuma Branch Campus Extended Campuses (location): Online program (if degree-seeking, see majors on next page)
APPLICATION FOR UNDERGRADUATE ADMISSION
PO Box 4084 • Flagstaff, Arizona 86011- 4084 undergraduate.admissions@nau.edu
COMPLETE ALL ITEMS. Please print in ink or type. All applicants must attach a non-refundable $25 application fee payable to Northern Arizona University.
FULL LEGAL NAME:*
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER:
Former Name:
(if applicable) HOME/PERMANENT ADDRESS:*
MAILING ADDRESS:
(if different from above)
COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP:
GENDER:
VETERAN:
ETHNICITY:*
E-MAIL ADDRESS:
PERMANENT TELEPHONE:
EMERGENCY CONTACT:
PREVIOUS ENROLLMENT AT NAU:
PLANNED ENROLLMENT AT NAU:
ENROLLING AS:
DEGREE-SEEKING STUDENT:
PLANNED ENROLLMENT LOCATION: YOUR INTENDED MAJOR:
* Denotes directory information that may be given out in response to general inquiry unless applicant (or parent of applicant under age 18) provides a written statement specifically prohibiting its release.
MAJORS
If you are undecided about your major, please indicate "undeclared" as your intended major. If you are applying for an Extended Campuses program, please visit nau.edu/extendedcampuses for a complete list of majors.
BOLD indicates a major part of the Western Undergraduate Exchange (WUE) program, which offers reduced tuition for students who are residents of Alaska, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming and are enrolled in a WUE major. Some degrees require preparatory course work. Once you've completed the course work, you can apply for the major.
* indicates a major available at the Yuma Branch Campus.
EDUCATION INFORMATION High School Information
EXAMS ACT SAT GED Date Taken: _____________________________________ State: ___________
Home school: Yes No
Name of high school attended: ____________________________________________ City: ______________________________ State: ___________
Dates attended: ______________________________________ Date of high school graduation (month and year): ____________________________
Current and Planned Courses Taking This Year:
Please list all courses (title and level) you are taking or plan to take prior to high school graduation:
First Semester: Second Semester: Both Semesters:
Institutions
List all colleges attended including correspondence and Extended Campuses course work. Failure to provide complete information may result in the delay of an admission decision, loss of transfer credit, and/or dismissal. It is the applicant’s responsibility to have official transcripts sent directly from the issuing institution, regardless of attendance or credit earned. All transcripts become the official property of the university and cannot be returned.
Beginning Ending Graduation Name of Institution: City/State: (mo./yr.) (mo./yr.) (mo./yr.)
Other Information
Have you ever been expelled, suspended, or placed on probation from any school? Yes No If yes, please explain: _________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Have you ever been convicted of any criminal offense? Yes No If yes, please explain: ____________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
If you are not currently in high school, please describe your activities since last enrolled: __________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Are you interested in the Honors Program? Yes No
Are you interested in (check all that apply): Art Choir Marching Band Student Government Theatre Accounting
Advertising
American Political Studies Anthropology
Applied Computer Science Applied Indigenous Studies Applied Science
Applied Sociology Art History Astronomy Athletic Training Biology*
Biomedical Science Business Economics Business Undecided*
Career and Technical Education- Occupational Education Ceramics
Chemistry Civil Engineering
Computer Information Systems Computer Science
Construction Management Criminology and Criminal Justice*
Dental Hygiene Economics Education*:
Early Childhood Education Elementary Education*
Secondary Education*:
Art Biology Chemistry Earth Science English French German
History and Social Studies Mathematics
Music
Physical Science Physics Spanish
Special and Elementary Education Special and Secondary Education Electrical Engineering
Electronic Media and Film Engineering Physics Engineering Undecided English
Environmental Engineering Environmental Sciences*
Environmental Studies Exercise Science Finance Forestry French
Geographic Information Science Geography
Geology German Health Sciences History
Hotel and Restaurant Management Humanities*
Interdisciplinary Studies*
Interior Design International Affairs International Hospitality Management
Journalism
Journalism/Political Science Liberal Studies
Management Marketing Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering Merchandising
Microbiology Modern Languages Music
Native American Studies (or Applied Indigenous Studies) Nursing*
Painting
Parks and Recreation Management Philosophy
Photography
Physical Education/School Health Physical Science
Physics
Physics/Astronomy Physics/Mathematics Political Science Printmaking Psychology*
Public Planning Public Relations Religious Studies*
Sculpture Social Work*
Sociology*
Spanish*
Speech Communication Theatre
Visual Communication Women’s and Gender Studies Pre-professional Programs:
Dental Law Medicine Optometry Pharmacy
Veterinary Medicine
ARIZONA RESIDENCY VERIFICATION
All applicants must complete this entire section. Your residency classification is your status as of the date of application. Failure to answer any question in this section will result in a classification of non-resident. (Put N/A if not applicable).
Are you, your spouse, or parent(s) on active duty stationed in Arizona on military orders, or a member of the Arizona National Guard, or a member of a Reserve unit based in Arizona? NO YES
Are you, your spouse, or parents(s) on active duty stationed outside of Arizona and claim Arizona residency? NO YES Do you currently live on a reservation in Arizona or partially in Arizona? NO YES
Do you consider yourself a resident of Arizona? NO YES
Are you entirely self supporting? NO YES (if someone else claimed you as a dependent for tax purposes, answer no) IF NO (you are dependent):
When did you start residing in Arizona (month and year)? _________
Will or did you graduate from a high school in Arizona? NO YES
Are your parents or guardians residents of Arizona? NO YES (check yes if YOU live with a parent in Arizona) Does a parent or guardian file an Arizona income tax return as an Arizona resident? NO YES
If yes, when was the last filing year? _______
Do your parents or guardians maintain a driver’s license or vehicle registration in a state OTHER THAN Arizona? NO YES IF YES (you are independent):
When did you start residing in Arizona (month and year)? _________
Do you file an Arizona income tax return as an Arizona resident? NO YES If yes, when was the last filing year? _______
If no, have you filed a tax return in a state other than Arizona? NO YES
Do you maintain a driver’s license or vehicle registration in a state OTHER THAN Arizona? NO YES
PARENT/GUARDIAN INFORMATION
Have either of your parents attended college?: Yes No
If you are under age 24 or financially dependent on your parent/guardian, complete the following:
BY SIGNING, I REPRESENT THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED IN THIS APPLICATION IS CORRECT, TRUE, AND COMPLETE.
I UNDERSTAND THAT IF I AM FOUND TO HAVE MADE FALSE OR MISLEADING STATEMENTS ON THIS APPLICATION, I MAY BE SUBJECT TO DISCIPLINE, INCLUDING DISMISSAL FROM THE UNIVERSITY. I GRANT NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY PERMISSION TO CONTACT ALL SCHOOLS I HAVE ATTENDED TO REQUEST TRANSCRIPTS.
Signature of Applicant___________________________________________________________________________ Date ___________________________________________
Name:
LAST FIRST MIDDLE RELATIONSHIP
Address:
NUMBER AND STREET NAME or BOX NUMBER CITY STATE ZIP CODE
EVENING DAYTIME CELL
E-mail address:
List college(s) attended:
Degree(s) earned, if applicable: Associate of Arts Bachelor's Master's Doctorate
Employer: Job Title:
Name:
LAST FIRST MIDDLE RELATIONSHIP
Address:
NUMBER AND STREET NAME or BOX NUMBER CITY STATE ZIP CODE
Telephone:
EVENING DAYTIME CELL
E-mail address:
List college(s) attended:
Degree(s) earned, if applicable: Associate of Arts Bachelor's Master's Doctorate
Employer: Job Title:
Parent/Guardian I
Parent/Guardian II
For more information or to apply online, visit
nau.edu/admissions .
The difference that matters.
UM_1226 Northern Arizona University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action institution and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or veteran status in its programs and activities. Northern Arizona University complies with Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972.
