-(Welcome to NAU!)-
Welcome to NAU!
Northern Arizona University is located in Flagstaff, Arizona at the base of the majestic San Francisco Peaks, about 148 miles north of Phoenix at the intersection of Interstates 17 and 40. NAU opened its doors on September 11, 1899, as Northern Arizona Normal School with 23 students. Today, NAU has a student population of 21,352 at its mountain campus in Flagstaff and at more than 25 sites across the state. Internationally known, NAU has established its comprehensive academic programs. Under the leadership of its fourteenth president, John D. Haeger, NAU is positioning itself to meet the challenges of a global society and the needs of its students in the twenty-first century and beyond.
NAU has a solid reputation as a university with all the features of a large institution but with a personal touch. NAU carefully balances teaching, scholarship and service with a faculty and staff dedicated to each student's success. The emphasis is on undergraduate education, but you'll also find a wide range of graduate programs and research that extend to such as national concerns as forest health and bioterrorism. NAU has carefully integrated on-campus education with distance learning, forming seamless avenues for students to earn degrees.
The region's four-season climate is enjoyed by its 60,000 residents and world visitors alike. Flagstaff basks in approximately 288 days of sunshine per year, with an average summer temperature of 75 degrees. Winters, although snowy, are mild. in November Flagstaff experiences average highs of 51 degrees (F) and average lows of 22 degrees (F). Recreational opportunities include fishing, hiking, mountain biking, camping, river rafting, rock climbing, hunting, and skiing. During the winter months, Flagstaff is host to countless skiers and snowboarders, as well as many families who come to enjoy and play in the snow.
Flagstaff is located near numerous state and national parks. It is nestled in the midst of the world's largest ponderosa pine forest at an altitude of 7,000 feet, and attracts outdoor enthusiasts year-round with its spacious vistas and cool, clean mountain air. It is located less than a two hour drive from the Grand Canyon.
Other nearby attractions include: Meteor Crater, Historic Route 66, Montezuma Castle National Monument, Sedona, Sunset Crater, Lowell Observatory, and American Indian ruins.
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