Center for International Education

International Student and Scholar Services

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International Student and Scholar Services
Orientation

Orientation Information

Orientation schedules for upcoming sessions/semesters

Fall 2013 Semester: New NAU international students are required to attend orientation sessions taking place on Wednesday, August 21. New Program in Intensive English students will have placement testing on Wednesday, August 21, and orientation sessions on Thursday, August 22 and Monday, August 26. Various other sessions and activities are offered August 21-27. Classes begin on Wednesday, August 28.

The orientation sessions on August 21 are held in the Dubois Center on south campus. Parking is not available, students should plan to walk, bike, or use public transportation to attend the required sessions.

Download the Fall 2013 Orientation Schedule to find your program schedule according to your admission type.

(Please make sure you are familiar with what program you are in! If you are not, please email ISSS right away so you know which orientation schedule is yours)

New student welcome excursion

Each fall and spring semester the Center for International Education sponsors an all-day (8am-5pm) welcome excursion for new international students to a nearby site of interest (for example, the Grand Canyon). More information will be posted here as the schedule is finalized. The excursion is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, September 14.

Arrival and pick-up information

Learn about transportation options from the airport to Northern Arizona University.

Maps

Print these maps for easy reference to locations of interest around Flagstaff:

Before registration

Read the following information to make sure you’re prepared when school starts.

Immunizations

Proof of immunity to measles (rubeola) is required for all students. Before you can register for classes, you must provide proof of immunity using theimmunization verification form.

ALEKS Math Placement Exam

The ALEKS Math Placement Exam is required for placement into mathematics and statistics courses. All international students (except exchange students) must take this exam before meeting with an academic adviser and registering for classes. Information on the exam is available at the Department of Mathematics and Statistics.

First-year and transfer students

If you are a first-year or transfer student, you will need to register for classes during the advising session at orientation. You must meet with your adviser at orientation before you can register.

Priority enrollment

First-year students are also eligible for priority enrollment. This allows you to register for classes prior to your arrival on campus. Priority enrollment is available for the fall semester only. Information on priority enrollment is available at the Gateway Student Success Center.

Exchange students

Exchange students can register for classes prior to their arrival to the United States. You can do this after the open enrollment date of the previous semester (usually November or April), after you have submitted your immunization form. This can be completed through your LOUIE account. Find more detailed information on registration.

Program in Intensive English (PIE)

PIE students will be registered by the PIE office.

Helpful links

These links will help you understand how to use our online systems and important information.