Northern Arizona University

Welcome back Jacks!

Spring '08 Academic Connections Calendar
Celebrating MLK Day
DeGeneres shows Lumberjack spirit
Campus police join forces to battle alcohol abuse
Important dates

'Kiplinger's' magazine ranks NAU a 'best value'
Northern Arizona University ranks as one of the nation's best values in public colleges—and the best value in the state, according to Kiplinger's Personal Finance magazine. Read more...

'Inside NAU' television show taps into 2007 successes
University President John Haeger discusses progress made in 2007.
Watch the episode now.

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Winter Recreation: Ski, sled and play in the snow at:
The Arizona Snowbowl
Flagstaff Nordic Center
Wing Mountain Snowplay Area

For a winter recreation map,
click here.

For more community events,
click here.

Welcome Weekend
Sat–Sun., Jan. 12–13
Various activities, times and locations.

For more campus events,
click here.

For Athletics schedules and information, click here.

Northern Arizona University
Parents' Association
(928) 523-6267
Parent.Association@nau.edu
home.nau.edu/parents

   

New semester starts with
Welcome Weekend
We're looking forward to the students' return to campus for the spring semester. Classes start Monday, and all students are invited to kick off the new term with Welcome Week activities starting January 12.

In addition to the activities, many university offices will have extended office hours to serve students better. For the schedule, click here.

Welcome back Jacks!

Spring '08 Academic Connections calendar
now available
Upon arrival to campus Freshmen students will receive the spring 2008 Academic Connections Calendar. The calendar includes tips on preparing for classes, tutoring, and university processes, as well as ways to get involved. To download your own copy, click here.
 

MLK Day to be celebrated on campus
The life and civil rights work of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. will be honored during Northern Arizona University's 21st annual MLK march and celebration Jan. 21. Read more…
 

Ellen DeGeneres shows her
Lumberjack spirit
If you missed the Ellen show's segment featuring the talk-show host when she touched down Dec. 7 on campus to visit freshman Milly Venezia, you can watch the comedian's college-driven antics online. The show has given permission to air this segment through Jan. 23. To watch the episode, click here.

Campus police partner with community to battle alcohol abuse
The Northern Arizona University Police Department is joining forces with other law enforcement agencies and Flagstaff downtown bar owners to step up their fight against DUIs and underage drinking.
Read more…
 

Important dates for students
Jan. 12: Residence Halls open at noon
Jan. 12–13: Welcome Weekend
Jan. 14: First day of instruction
Jan. 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no classes)
Jan. 25: Last day to add a class without penalties
Feb 1: Third rent payment due for the spring semester
Mar–Apr: Housing Reapplication! Choose your room for next year!
Mar 1: Fourth rent payment due for the spring semester
Mar 17–21: Spring Break (no classes)
May 2: Instruction ends
May 5–8: Final exams
May 9: Residence halls close for spring semester
May 9 and 10: Commencement