Northern Arizona University's mountain campus, set at 7,000 feet near the San Francisco Peaks, is anchored by Old Main, completed in 1894 as the school's only building until 1905, with freshmen under 20 required to live on campus in halls including Mountain View Hall and Sechrist Hall unless living with family locally.
Enrollment
21,550
Total Students
Freshman Class
5,388
Approx.
Move-In Dates
Aug 17-22, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Details
Flagstaff sits at roughly 7,000 feet elevation, so pack layers even in August - mornings and evenings can be cool despite warm afternoons. Free NAU shuttles, a bike-share program, and access to the city's public bus system make getting around campus and Flagstaff easy without a car. Approved groups may move in early on August 16; moving in after August 22 incurs a $50/night late fee.
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time - your exact move-in date is shown above in the Overview.
Move-in day logistics
- Arrival window
- 40-minute move-in appointments, bookable from 8am-8pm across the regular move-in days (August 17-21); the last day for general move-in is August 22.
- Check-in location
- Check-in is at your assigned residence hall; watch your NAU email for building-specific instructions ahead of your appointment.
- Parking
- Always park between the designated stall lines (two white lines). Parking is not permitted in fire lanes, disabled stalls, service vehicle stalls, pedestrian walkways, or bus lanes.
- What you'll receive
- Students are encouraged to consider not bringing a car at all - free NAU shuttles, a bike-share program, and Flagstaff's public bus system cover most transportation needs around the mountain campus.
- Vehicle restrictions
- No specific vehicle-type restrictions published; NAU actively encourages students to leave cars at home given the campus's walkable, shuttle-served layout.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned move-in window - arriving early may mean waiting until your time slot.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck - campus carts can run out quickly during busy move-in periods.
- Have a parking backup plan - spaces near residence halls can fill up quickly, so know where you can unload if your preferred area is full.
- Watch the loading-zone time limit - many campuses require you to move your vehicle to longer-term parking after unloading.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Mountain View Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Sechrist Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Each available link goes directly to Northern Arizona University's own specific page, not just its general homepage.
Orientation
New Student Orientation (required)
All new students are required to attend one orientation session.
June 1 - August 18, 2026
Orientation tips
- Register as early as your class allows - popular session dates fill up first.
- Bring a parent/guardian if separate family programming is offered.
- Check whether placement testing or advising sign-ups happen the same day.
Costs
Room & Board
$12,000
Estimated / Year
Nearby Essentials
- Target0.3 miles
- CVS Pharmacy0.3 miles
- Walgreens0.4 miles
- Walmart0.9 miles
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Checklists
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A free, printable packing checklist covering everything from bedding to important documents - built for any freshman, including yours at Northern Arizona University.
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