First-year students at Northern Arizona University are students about to graduate high school or have earned fewer than 12 college credits after graduation.
Read about other student types. 

NAU guarantees admission with a core GPA of 2.5+ (4.0 scale): 

• 4 years English
• 4 years Math
• 3 years Laboratory Science 
• 2 years Social Science, including 1 year of U.S. History
• 1 year Fine Arts/CTE

Take what you’ve started and finish strong at Northern Arizona University. We make transferring easy—with generous credit transfer policies, dedicated support, and one of the lowest tuition rates in the West. Whether you're continuing your journey online or on our Flagstaff campus, NAU helps you stay on track and graduate with purpose.

Go to NAU.edu/apply to apply as a transfer student and find everything you need—deadlines, fees, and requirements included.