Academics

• Course numbering system:
  • 100 – 199: Introductory and beginning courses
  • 200 – 299: Intermediate level courses
  • 300 – 399: Advanced-intermediate level courses
  • 400 – 499: Advanced level courses
  • 500 – 799: Graduate level courses (typically not available for exchange)

• Review the NAU academic catalog for degree program information including course descriptions, prerequisites, and credit hours.
• You can also search for courses in LOUIE via “Manage Classes.”

Prerequisites:

• A prerequisite is a course you must take before you can take another course. You can still request courses with prerequisites, and NAU Academic Advisors will evaluate your transcript and prior coursework to determine your eligibility for the course.  If approved, you can be enrolled in the course.

Waitlist:

• You should enroll in 12 credits as soon as possible.
• If a course is full, you can be added to the waitlist.  If seats become available, you will be automatically enrolled into the course.
• You can make adjustments to your schedule if you are enrolled into a waitlisted course.
• Being added to a waitlist does not guarantee enrollment.

Reserved Seats:

• Some courses have reserved seats. The “Reserved Seats” section in Class Details will show who the seats are reserved for and how many seats are reserved. If no additional seats are open, you may not be able to enroll in this course.

Course Requests:

• Create a list of 10-12 courses you would like to enroll in for the upcoming term.
• Academic year exchange students will enroll for their first semester initially.  You will enroll for your second semester after you arrive to NAU.
• Course descriptions are available in LOUIE.
• Please check the time and days the courses are offered to avoid conflicting schedules.
• Organize your list in order of preference.

• Submit the “Exchange Student Enrollment Request” form via iNAU.
• You will be asked to submit the following information about each class you are requesting:
  • Courses listed in order of preference (#1 most desired course):
  • Subject Prefix, Course Number, Class Number (BIO, 205, 3538)
• If necessary, course selection changes can be made with the “Course Change and Additional Course Request” form.
• Both forms can be found in the “Exchange Student Requests” menu on iNAU.
• Contact SunapsisHelp@nau.edu if you encounter iNAU login or other technical issues.

• The NAU Exchange Student Coordinator will review your course preferences and move forward with enrolling you in your top choices.
• However, enrollment cannot be guaranteed because some classes fill up quickly and some courses may not be approved.
• You will typically be enrolled in 4-6 courses, but we ask for 10-12 options so that you have flexibility in case some classes are not available.
• We will contact you by email if we need additional course options to complete your enrollment.
• The enrollment process can take several weeks to complete, since we are working with department advisors to get approval.
• We will be in touch by email with updates as we work on your enrollment.

Canvas is NAU’s learning management system for online classes and online resources for in-person classes. If you need help understanding how to access or use Canvas, NAU has put together a “Passport to Canvas” course to assist you.

The NAU Academic Success Centers are great resources for students. They offer free tutoring, academic coaching, and academic workshops.

Transcripts do not need to be requested. Your official NAU transcript will automatically be sent to your home university at the end of your exchange program once your LOUIE balance is paid in full.