About Northern Arizona University

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Nestled at the foot of the San Francisco Peaks, Northern Arizona University is a premier institute of higher education in Flagstaff, Arizona. The university was founded in 1899 and boasts a diverse student body of roughly 18,300 undergrads and 5,300 grad students. The emphasis is on undergraduate education, but there is also a wide range of graduate programs and research that extend to such national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. The school awards 84 undergrad degrees and 49 masters degrees. NAU has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees. For more information on Northern Arizona University, visit http://home.nau.edu.

Northern Arizona University Campus.

The Northern Arizona University campus is set on a gorgeous 740-acres, surrounded by lush ponderosa pines, gently rolling foothills and spectacular canyons. With its four-season climate and elevation of 7,000 feet, Flagstaff is ideal for year-round outdoor activities. Discover great skiing at the Arizona Snowbowl, or explore Flagstaff's many outdoor offerings like hiking, horseback riding, and fishing. Most university students live in one of NAU's 22 residential housing options. NAU also offers 39 extended campuses throughout the state, offing students alternatives to the traditional learning experience. Evening, weekend and accelerated classes are offered.

Northern Arizona University Athletics.

The fighting Lumberjacks compete in NCAA Division I athletics in the Big Sky Conference. Sports include men's and women's basketball, football, soccer, cross country, golf, men's and women's tennis, track and field and volleyball.Catch football, basketball and volleyball action at the white-topped J. Lawrence Walkup Skydome. The NAU Recreation Center facility offers a fully-equipped weight room, two-court basketball and volleyball gymnasium, five glass-back racquetball courts, a dance studio, indoor climbing wall, golf simulator, locker rooms with dry saunas, as well as conference rooms for meetings, classes, seminars or activities. For more information about NAU athletics, visit www.nauathletics.com.