Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
Ariel drone shot of the N A U campus in Flagstaff, Arizona.
  1. The NAU experience
  2. In Flagstaff

Life as a college student in Flagstaff, Arizona

Come for the climate, stay for the community

Three students walking in Downtown Flagstaff, Arizona.

Flagstaff—the vibrant mountain community home to Northern Arizona University—is more than a college town; it’s a lifestyle. Located beneath Arizona’s tallest mountain, Flagstaff boasts crisp, clean air, awe-inspiring dark skies, and a four-season climate perfect for year-round adventure. Here, students find a stunning natural environment and a welcoming, tight-knit community that feels like home.

Experience the beauty of Flagstaff via our Virtual Tour

Live on campus and be at the center of the action

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Housing options

Your new home: safe, fun, inclusive.

Employees prepare food in buffet dining hall.

Dining choices

Fuel up with fresh and convenient food.

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Health and wellness resources

Live well and stay healthy with support from the university’s close-knit community.

Two students backpacking together in the outdoors.

Recreation and fitness

Put your life in motion in our world-class facilities—or take your energy to the great outdoors.

“NAU is kind of a home away from home. It’s not too far, but also not too close. It’s beautiful. The campus is something that I was immediately attracted to. The faculty were extremely welcoming.”
– Will Whitten, BMEd Music Secondary Education and BMus Music Performance, ’24

Build a life that’s true to you

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Explore hundreds of academic programs at Northern Arizona University’s breathtaking mountain campus. From business to biology, healthcare to hospitality, NAU provides a stunning environment to spark your success. Discover the right program for you and thrive in a place like no other!

Students sit on bench, talk and laugh outside.
 
Two student are on a bike ride at Buffalo Park in Flagstaff.
 
Students in graduation gowns and caps sit in a row in auditorium.