On behalf of our faculty and staff, welcome to Northern Arizona University. We are pleased that you have selected NAU. I believe you will find NAU's tradition of strong academic programs, support services, and accessible faculty just the right environment for learning.

NAU combines the best aspects of a comprehensive university-highly respected, career-oriented programs; a wide choice of majors; and excellent support services-with emphasis on the liberal arts and close faculty-student interactions. Most of our courses are taught by full-time faculty, and opportunities for undergraduate research, special projects, and on-campus employment abound.

Our degree programs provide a strong foundation in the liberal arts along with the opportunity to specialize and prepare for employment. Our support services complement our academic programs, providing a healthy environment in which to learn and grow. Distinctive academic programs, coupled with caring and dedicated faculty and staff, separate NAU from other universities in Arizona and the West. NAU continues to lead Arizona in the preparation of teachers and in the enrollment of Native American students. We are also proud of our programs gaining in national and international recognition, such as natural resources conservation and management and the health and hospitality professions.

This Undergraduate Catalog will serve as a tremendous resource, providing you with answers to often-asked questions and concerns. Another resource you have is NAU's faculty and staff. We wish you well with your studies at NAU.

Sincerely,

Clara M. Lovett,
President