PEP Application Steps
Applying to a professional education program
Welcome!
Congratulations on selecting a NAU professional education program. NAU’s professional education programs are nationally accredited. NAU graduates are highly sought after for education positions by school districts throughout Arizona, and certified educators are in high demand in Arizona.
Step 1: Admission to NAU Accordion Closed
- Complete application for admission to NAU
- Check admission criteria in NAU Catalog for PEP Majors
- Select a PEP major
- Ensure all official college and university transcripts have been sent to NAU
- Be granted admission to the university
Step 2: Apply to Professional Education Programs (PEP) Accordion Closed
- Check your NAU email frequently, all official correspondence will be sent to this account
- Look for a message with “PEP Eligible” subject line
- Follow the instructions in the email to initiate your application to PEP
- NOTE: Before you get started, be aware you will need a Fingerprint Clearance Card IVP #
- PEP is updating its admissions software system. Once the new admissions system is online, a PEP Approval link will appear in your LOUIE To Do list. Please be patient as we complete system updates. If you have an urgent need to complete the PEP Admissions process, please contact pepadmin@nau.edu for assistance.
- Recommended deadline for submission of application
- Undergraduate: Finalize application before 30 units
- Transfer: Finalize application immediately upon admission to NAU
- Graduate: Finalize application immediately upon admission to NAU
- Incomplete applications cannot be processed
- Recommended deadline for submission of application