NAU Graduate Student Orientation

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The orientation program is designed for incoming graduate students NEW to NAU.

The Graduate Assistant Orientation portion is required for new Graduate Teaching Assistants (GTAs), Graduate Research Assistants (GRAs), and Graduate Service Assistants (GSAs). Optional for returning graduate assistants. A recording of the New GA Orientation will be available for GAs to review and for those who are unable to attend due to remote location, online status, and/or accommodation needs.

Fall 2026

NEW Graduate Student Orientation & Graduate Assistant Orientation

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Schedule:

8:30am- 10:40am – New Graduate Student Orientation- Breakfast will be provided.

10:45am – 11:30am- New Graduate Assistant Orientation

Location:

DuBois Ballroom, South Union (2nd Floor), Flagstaff Mountain Campus

Parking is available between 8am and Noon in Lots P45, P46, and P62. View the parking map here.