Important dates and admissions deadlines

Undergraduate, transfer (undergraduate level), and non-degree seeking students should make note of the dates in the table below. The following deadlines apply to all three groups of students.

Different deadlines may apply based on your location, academic program, previous education, or military status. Be sure to scroll past the Undergraduate students section for important dates and admission deadlines relevant to graduate, transfer (graduate level), international, online, and military students.

Undergraduate students

Task	Fall deadline	Spring deadline
Pay enrollment fee	May 1	December 1
Apply for scholarships	April 15
Mail your final transcripts to NAU	July 1	January 5
Tuition due	August 18	January 5

Apply to NAU

NAU offers rolling admission for most undergraduate programs, so you can apply anytime. Have questions about a program or your timeline? We’re here to help. Get in touch with Admissions if you have questions regarding applications or about a specific program.

Pay enrollment fee

To reserve your spot at NAU and access campus housing, you’ll need to pay your enrollment fee by the following date:

• May 1 (fall deadline)
  • Students can apply and pay after May 1, but earlier is better. Enrollment fees become non-refundable after June 1.
• December 1 (spring deadline)

Enrollment fee amounts depend on your application type. Here's what to expect:

• First-year students will owe $325.
• Transfer students will owe $250.
• Graduate students enrollment fees vary by program. View graduate program fees by college to find your enrollment fee amount.

Submit your transcripts

Mail all final official transcripts by July 1 to:

Northern Arizona University
Admissions and Enrollment Services
PO Box 4084
Flagstaff, AZ 86011-4084

Other important academic dates

• 2025-2026 academic year
  • August 16, 2025: First disbursement of scholarships and financial
  • August 18, 2025: Tuition due
  • August 25, 2025: Classes begin
  • September 4, 2025: Last day to drop with 100% tuition refund
  • December 1-5, 2025: Last week of instruction
  • December 4-16, 2025: Submission of final grades
  • December 8-11, 2025: Finals week
  • December 12, 2025: Last day of semester and Commencement

Once you’re a Lumberjack and officially enrolled, check out the Academic calendar for a more detailed look at the dates and deadlines that apply to you. The Registrar’s Office is a great resource for any questions you have about dates and deadlines specific to your program once you’ve completed the general admissions process. Email registrar@nau.edu or call 928-523-5490.

Resources for graduate, international, online, and military students

Your deadlines may vary based on where you’re coming from and what you’re studying. Check the info below or reach out if you’re unsure.

Graduate students

Deadlines vary by program. Visit the graduate admissions deadlines page for details by program.

Transfer students

You’re a transfer student if you meet one or all our transfer student requirements:

• You earned Master's degree credits within a six-year period, or graduate certificate credits within an eight-year period. (graduate transfer student)
• You've earned 9 units of transfer credit toward a degree of 30 to 36 units.
• You've earned 12 units of transfer credit toward a degree of 37 to 48 units.
• You've earned 15 units of transfer credit toward a degree of 49 or more units.

Deadlines for transfer students align with undergrad and graduate timelines listed above.

International students

Visit the Center for International Education (CIE) or International admissions page to learn more about priority deadlines specific to international students.

Online, community college, and associate degree students

Your Enrollment Management Coordinator (EMC) is here to help guide you through every step.

Veteran and military-connected students

Connect with Veteran and Military Services to explore benefits, get application support, and learn about specific timelines and deadlines.

Non-degree-seeking students

Your admissions deadlines are the same as undergraduate students, whether you are planning to earn a degree or not.

Still have questions about important dates and admissions deadlines?

Contact Admissions by emailing admissions@nau.edu or calling 928-523-5511.