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Freshman Intensive Transition (FIT) Programs
NAU FIT is a one-week program (August 18-22nd) for new students taking “BIO 181: Unity of Life I, CHM 151: General Chemistry I, or AST 180: Introduction to Astronomy during the fall semester. The program helps new science majors navigate the transition from high school to college while providing realistic exposure to the rigor of college science classes. Participants attend lectures and labs, meet with peer mentors, form a study group, and explore opportunities and resources at NAU and in Flagstaff.
What do you get?
- Move-in early to campus housing on Monday, August 18th
- Receive free on-campus meal swipes
- Receive a free textbook for your fall semester (BIO 181 & CHM 151 only)
- Preview course content, assessments, and expectations
- Hands-on lab experiences
- Connect with faculty, staff, and peers
- Meet new friends and join a study group
- Learn about campus resources including Supplemental Instruction
Eligibility
- New first-year student for Fall 2025
- Enrolled in BIO 181, CHM 151, or AST 180
- Not a STAR or EDGE program participant
- Not a Honors College student
Meet the 2025 FIT Student Staff!
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Belen Rodriguez
Sophomore – Biology
Camie Henson
Junior – Psychology
Emma Wason
Junior – Criminal Justice/Psychology & Political Science
Leilei Renaud
Senior – Exercise Science
Liv Harris-Norman
Sophomore – Biomedical Sciences
Makayla Barnard
Senior – Secondary Education (Chemistry)
Marianece Nuttall
Sophomore – Biomedical Sciences (Genetics)
Monica Martinez
Senior – Psychological Sciences (Neuroscience)
Naomy Cardenas
Sophomore – Biomedical Sciences & Spanish
Ramiro Villalobos
Sophomore – Biology
Riley Thompson
Senior – Microbiology
Tori Martinson
Senior – Theatre
Supplemental Instruction Leaders Accordion Closed
Jeffery Abatti
Senior – Biology
Melissa Briggs
Senior – Biology
Student Success Data
2021 Cohort Accordion Closed
- BIO 181 GRADES: Measured by percentage point difference, participants had higher A (53.9% vs 46.2%, difference +7.7) and lower DF (9.2% vs 13.5%, difference -4.3) grades in BIO 181
- BIO 181L GRADES: Measured by percentage point difference, participants had higher A (65.2% vs 53.8%, difference +11.4) and lower DF (9% vs. 14.1%, difference -5.1) grades in BIO 181L
NAU BIO is modeled on two highly successful programs: Louisiana State University’s Biology Intensive Orientation for Students (BIOS) and the University of Nevada-Reno’s NevadaFIT program. A 2018 study of LSU’s five-day summer BIOS program found that participants performed better in their first-year science classes and graduated in four years at higher rates than non-participants (Wischusen & Wischusen, 2018).