Application & Arrival Information

The PIE accepts three types of students

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1. Degree-seeking international students who do not meet the university English language requirements, but want an NAU degree, can enroll in PIE courses before beginning regular NAU courses. Regular admission to NAU is based on achieving the required TOEFL score and/or satisfactory academic English proficiency as determined by the Admissions and Scholastics Regulations Committee and individual department advisors. Degree-seeking students should be aware that gaining proficiency in academic English may take a year or more and may delay entry into degree programs. Students need to plan their course of study and financial support accordingly.

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2. Regularly admitted degree-seeking international students may find several of the classes offered by the PIE helpful. Regularly admitted students may enroll part-time in the PIE while taking classes toward their degree Program.

3. International students who want to improve their English, but not pursue a degree from NAU, can enroll in the PIE as English-only students.

Orientation and Placement

Students enrolling in the PIE for the fall and spring semesters must attend a two-day orientation and placement session the week before classes begin at the PIE, located in Building 98B on the NAU map.

For Fall Semester:

Placement Exam: Monday, 9 am

Registration and Orientation: Thursday, 9am

For Spring Semester:

Placement Exam: Wednesday, 9 am

Registration and Orientation: Thursday, 9 am

Students enrolling in the PIE for the summer session must attend orientation and placement on the first day of classes.

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Registration

Orientation and Registration for the PIE courses is always at 9:00 on the Thursday of Orientation week (the week before classes begin). For the Summer Session, the Orientation and Registration is at 9:00 on the first day of classes. All new and continuing PIE students register for classes during the PIE orientation. All fees (tuition, housing, meals, insurance, etc.) must be paid in full at this time.

See also: Process, Requirements, Fees, Arrival