Community, Leadership, Alliances, and Belonging (CoLAB) Center

At the CoLAB Center, we believe every student deserves a place to connect, grow, and make a meaningful impact. CoLAB stands for Community, Leadership, Alliances, and Belonging—the values that guide everything we do.

The CoLAB Center is more than a department – it’s a hub for connection, growth, and possibility. Whether you’re looking to get involved in a club or organization, find your community at one of our events, or develop your leadership skills, the CoLAB Center is here to help you thrive at NAU. Come see us in one of our student spaces to learn more!

Connecting People. Building Belonging. Inspiring Leadership.

Mission

The Community, Leadership, Alliances, and Belonging (CoLAB) Center transforms the student experience through opportunities where every student can find belonging, develop community-centered leadership, and make a lasting impact at NAU and beyond through involvement, collaboration, and alliances.

What We Do

Community

Strong communities don’t happen by accident – they are built through connection, collaboration, and shared experiences. We bring people together to create meaningful engagement and strengthen the Lumberjack spirit.

Involvement

College is more than attending classes – it’s about finding experiences that shape who you become. We connect students with organizations, events, programs, and opportunities that spark curiosity, build confidence, and create lifelong memories.

Belonging

Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and connected. We foster welcoming spaces where students can build authentic relationships, celebrate who they are, and find a community that supports their success.

Alliances

We believe our differences make us stronger. Through partnerships, collaboration, and mutual support, we empower students to work across communities, learn from one another, and create positive change together.

Leadership

Leadership is not a position – it’s a practice. Through our community-centered leadership academies, programs, workshops, and hands-on experiences, we help students develop the skills, confidence, and values needed to lead with purpose.

Your journey starts here. Let’s build something extraordinary together.