Welcome from the

Associate Vice Provost

Dear GradJacks,

Whether you are new to Northern Arizona University (NAU) or returning for another exciting chapter in your Lumberjack life, we are thrilled to extend a warm welcome to you! The journey through graduate school is unique and can be described as exciting, rigorous, transformational, and fulfilling. You are joining a strong graduate campus community in which you will share experiences, grow professionally, and build lifelong connections.

I encourage you to make the most out of your graduate education at NAU! Get involved by attending campus events, exploring leadership opportunities, asking compelling questions, and consider presenting your research at the 3-Minute Research Presentation Competition (3MRP), poster symposium, or conferences.

Reach out to the Office of Graduate & Professional Studies (OGPS). We are here to connect you with resources and learn more about your academic and professional goals.

Go Jacks!

Laura Bounds, Ed.D., MCHES
Associate Vice Provost
Office of Graduate & Professional Studies