Northern Arizona University (NAU) is one of the Southwest's most prestigious institutions. It's set at the foot of San Francisco Peaks and is surrounded by rugged mountains, sun-baked desert and lush ponderosa pine forests. Prospective students can sign up for guided campus tours and flick through The Lumberjack, the university's student-run newspaper.
On-site attractions include the NAU Art Museum, which is housed in a historic building and showcases Native American artefacts, Southwest watercolours and contemporary sculptures. Sports fans can cheer on the NAU Lumberjacks football and basketball teams at the 10,000-seat Walkup Skydome.
Around the NAU campus there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Southwest scenery. Adventurous travellers can hike up Humphreys Peak, Arizona’s tallest mountain, or take on the slopes at the Arizona Snowbowl ski resort. Culture buffs shouldn't miss the Native American pueblo sites at the nearby Wupatki National Monument.
Getting around Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University is in Flagstaff, a 10-minute walk from the city centre. The campus is a five-minute drive from Flagstaff Pulliam Airport and 2.5 hours from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport. Parking is available at the San Francisco Parking Garage.





