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Call us at: 928-523-0088 nizhoni@nau.edu
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UPDATES SUMMER 2020

Nizhoni Academy for summer 2020 has been canceled. Please see Nizhoni Academy Summer 2020 - UPDATE letter for additional information on refunds and further contact information.
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Nizhoni Academy

STEM Based Pre-College Summer Enrichment Program Designed to Provide Native American High School Youth with College based Experiences.

Mission and background

Northern Arizona University’s Nizhoni Academy established in 1984 continues to serve as a bridge for Native American high school students to strengthen their academic skills, increase retention to graduate from high school, and to confidently enter post-secondary education. The mission of the Academy is to empower students to develop academic, emotional, interpersonal, citizenship, leadership and life-long learning skills in order to achieve personal growth and life success. Students learn to balance their academic expectations and their community responsibilities.

The Nizhoni Academy, is a pre-college enrichment program designed to prepare Native American High School students to become successful college students. The program is comprised of an annual four-six week academic and residential program held on the campus of Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Arizona. Nizhoni emphasizes rigorous STEM academic instruction, a clear understanding of the demands of college studies, and high academic competency and study skills necessary to be successful student in post-secondary education.

Please see our Nizhoni Academy newsletter for our exciting new update!

Nizhoni Academy
Location
Room 105 Building 38
Cowden
PO Box: 5907
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Contact Form
Email
nizhoni@nau.edu
Phone
928-523-0088