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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 Native American Cultural Center (NACC).
  • Like the OISS and NACC Facebook pages to learn about upcoming events, job/scholarship announcements, etc.

For additional assistance, contact Office of Indigenous Student Success, (928) 523-8086, issnatives@nau.edu

Office of Indigenous Student Success
Location
Room 100 Building 14
Native American Cultural Center
810 S. Knoles Drive #4085
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-0001
Mailing Address
P.O. Box 5653
Flagstaff, Arizona 86011-0001
Contact Form
Email
issnatives@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-8086
Fax
928-523-8855
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