Welcome to the First-Year Experience Digital Welcome Package.
Your passport to success at Northern Arizona University!
"To promote educational persistence and facilitate the design of a meaningful life."
Welcome to Flagstaff, Arizona!
Towering ponderosa pines and majestic peaks make NAU’s vibrant Flagstaff campus one of the most dynamic residential university experiences in the nation. With a four-season climate and diverse landscapes, you’ll discover outdoor adventures unlike anywhere else in Arizona.
The land that Northern Arizona University sits on is within the ancestral and traditional land boundaries of several Tribal Nations, including the Navajo, Hopi, Zuni, Paiute, Havasupai, and several other tribal Nations in Arizona. We are fortunate to live and work in such an important and amazing place!
Wondering what you can expect from the new semester here at NAU?
From campus activities and organizations to local events and adventures, there's an abundance of opportunities for Lumberjacks this year...
Here's a sneak peak!
On-campus opportunities and support
Here at NAU, there are tons of programs, initiatives, and involvement opportunities to keep your academic journey exciting and successful! From clubs and organizations to wellness resources and mentoring, you'll be amazed at the opportunities!
Clubs & Organizations
Shape your experience and build your Lumberjack life - whether you choose to run for an elected position, establish a new organization, or give back to your community, NAU's clubs and orgs give you the opportunity to shape your Lumberjack experience. This is your chance to sharpen your leadership skills, learn about yourself and others, make connections, and have fun! With close to 400 student organizations, you have nearly 400 opportunities to find other Lumberjacks who share your interests and passions!
These are just a few of the clubs and organizations that you might become a part of as a Lumberjack:
- Achieving Sustainable Communities
- NAU Playmakers & NAUghty Bits
- Associated Students for Intersectional Feminism
- Astronomy Club
- Botany Club
- Climbing Club
- Club Swimming
- Comic Book Club
- Disc Golf Club
- eSports
- Hiking Club
- Jacks on Broadway
- Mental Health Support Squad
- Paintball Club
- Photography Club
- and more!
Lumberjack Activities Board & Prochnow Movies
The Lumberjack Activities Board (LAB) is committed to providing NAU students with events and involvement opportunities: from movies and concerts to speakers and casino nights, there is entertainment for everyone!
Prochnow Movies are shown most Thursday, Friday, and Saturday nights throughout the semester at Prochnow Auditorium located on north campus next to 1899 Bar and Grill. Admission and concessions are free to Northern Arizona University students.
Campus Health Services
Campus Health Services is your one-stop shop for physical and emotional wellness care on campus. Visit the CHS website to explore resources available to all students.
Around town
Beyond the NAU campus, Flagstaff offers a ton of exciting activities and events for you to explore - here is just a taste of what the town has to offer!
First Friday ArtWalk
ArtWalk FLG presented by Nature Exposed Photography is one of Northern Arizona’s premier arts events and has been a staple of our creative community for more than a decade. Each first Friday of the month, art galleries and businesses in historic downtown Flagstaff open their doors from 6-9pm with special art exhibitions, performances, live music, treats, and much much more. Many downtown hot spots remain open after 9pm as the ArtWalk celebrations continue. During warmer months, live performances and vendors can be found in Heritage Square. It’s Flagstaff's monthly street party, and everyone's invited!
The Coconino Humane Society
"It is the mission of the Coconino Humane Association to operate a humane and caring shelter that will give aid to unwanted, abandoned, and mistreated animals in Flagstaff and across Northern Arizona."
There are no shortages of furry friends waiting to meet you here in Flagstaff. Maybe you are looking to adopt a new family member or join in on a puppy-focused event (like Campus Health's "PAWS Your Stress" or Flagstaff's "Puppy Yoga"), or maybe you just want to look at some cute pictures of local puppies to relax - in any case, you've come to the right place!
NAU Coloring Book
When you need a break from studying and want to relieve some stress, you can check out NAU Social's "Keep Calm & Color On, Lumberjacks!" coloring book. Click on the button below to download your own personal copy of the coloring book!
NAU Athletics
The Jacks are BACK! This fall, make sure to catch your favorite sporting events and support your Lumberjacks!
Explore clips and highlights as you prepare for the new season of events!
You may be asking...
"What is the First Year Experience?"
Our intent: to promote educational persistence and facilitate the design of a meaningful life.
For traditional college students, the first-year marks the start of a new academic and social journey. The transition to college can be one of the single biggest changes a person can experience. It is a transition that is daunting, exciting, confusing, and surprising all at once. As you begin your Lumberjack career, First Year Experience is here to help. Feel free to contact us at NAU.FYE@nau.edu, or give us a call at 928-523-2786.
