New success checklist

ACADEMICS:

Compare prices for textbook purchase or rental using online textbook retailers, NAU Bookstore, etc.
Plan how to get to classes by looking at the campus map. You can walk, bike, drive, or take the free university shuttle and Mountain Line bus.
Plan a weekly schedule listing class times, study and exercise or hobby time, work hours, etc.
Read the class syllabus for each course and write due dates for assignments, quizzes, and exams in a planner or on a wall
Make time to study—plan to devote at least two hours of studying per credit
If you are having difficulty with classes, seek assistance from your instructor, your college advising office, the Academic Success Centers (tutoring, SI), the Gateway Student Success Center, and/or Office of Indigenous Student Success

FINANCIAL AID:

Check NAU email in-box for messages from the Office of Scholarship & Financial Aid (OSFA)
Complete the FAFSA – a free application for federal student aid
Check on Satisfactory Academic Progress (SAP) status with the OSFA
For Native American students, check with tribal scholarship office regarding:
- Application and documents have been received by deadline date
- Current and/or future class schedule includes 12 units of new courses (full-time) or 6-11 units (part-time) and repeat class(es) will be in addition to the new units or credit hours
- Semester GPA must be at or above 2.0 (in most cases and varies per tribal office)
- Submit an official NAU transcript to tribal scholarship offices by their deadline date (varies)
Log into your LOUIE account and check to make sure your fee(s) are paid
Remember that financial aid refunds are for educational expenses for each term. Budgeting these funds for necessary purchases rather than on non-essential items (wants) is important.
Arizona tribal members who live out-of-state may qualify for in-state tuition – learn more here.

HOUSING/PARKING:

Confirm housing plans for each new academic year and/or summer with the Housing & Residence Life office and check with their office on who is eligible to reside in a residence hall.
If residing off-campus, refer to the Off-Campus resources
Students with a vehicle should purchase a parking permit from Parking Services.
- Check on NAU Shuttle Route updates at this site.

EMPLOYMENT:

If you are seeking part-time employment, utilize the Handshake feature to find jobs, etc.
Update or create a resume and letter of interest, and gather letters of recommendation
Make an appointment with the NAU Career Services office to learn more about how to create these documents and more.

SOCIAL/CULTURAL:

Be part of or attend social and cultural activities at the Center for Native American and Indigenous Futures (CNAIF).
Like the OISS and CNAIF Facebook pages to learn about upcoming events, job/scholarship announcements, etc.