Instructional Leadership, emphasis: K-12 School Leadership (MEd)
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  1. NAU Welcome Week

NAU Welcome Week

Get involved. Get connected. Get ready.

Northern Arizona University’s Welcome Week is a great way to get connected at NAU. Find your community, explore resources, and get involved. Open to all students. We can’t wait to kick off the new year with you.

Welcome Week Events

Welcome Week Traditions

Don’t miss these classic Welcome Week events for all students, and explore the full Welcome Week calendar for more.

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Welcome Week Festival

SUN Entertainment welcomes you back to campus with the Welcome Week FestivalrnrnSaturday, August 23, 4-8pm in the Union West Lawn and P16

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President’s BBQ

President José Luis Cruz Rivera invites you to join your fellow students for a spirited BBQ as we kick-off a new school year. Show your school spirit by wearing your True Blue NAU gearrnrnSunday, August 24, 12-1pm at The Ponderosa

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Meet the Greeks

Get to know NAU’s Greek Life chapters through socializing, activities, and foodrnrnSaturday, August 23, 2-5pm in the Central Quad

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Lumberjack Club Fair

Attend one of NAU’s most exciting and anticipated events of the year, Lumberjack Club Fair. Explore club and student organizations’ involvement opportunities, connect with other students, and create meaningful memories. Club Fairs are open to all NAU students Sunday, August 24, 8:30-10am at the South FieldsrnrnWednesday, September 3, 3-5pm at North Quad

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NAU Part-Time Opportunities Fair

Looking for a part-time job, internship, or volunteer opportunities? Join us at the NAU Part-Time Opportunities Fair. The event is open-house style, so come when you can with your resume. Visit nau.edu/career to find all the services that NAU Career Development offers.rnrnThursday, August 21, 10:30am-2:30pm at the University Union Fieldhouse (building 30)

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New Student Events

Is this your first semester at NAU? Don’t miss these essential events designed especially for first-year students.

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NAU Letters Photo

Join us for this first-year and transfer student tradition. Get your Letters T-shirt and be a part of spelling out N-A-UrnrnSunday, August 24, 10am at the South Fields

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College Receptions

Join us for the Welcome Week College Receptions, an exciting series of events designed to connect incoming students with their academic communities. Each academic college will host its own reception, providing a unique opportunity for all new Lumberjacks to immerse themselves in their chosen fields of study.rnrnFriday, August 22, 1-3pm at various locations

Explore a map of the College Receptions locations to find yours!
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Lumberjack Launch

Join us in the Skydome for a celebration of your entry into the Lumberjack family. With fellow students by your side, you’ll experience camaraderie like never before as you embark on this transformative journey together. Lumberjack Launch will include welcome messages from esteemed NAU faculty, staff, and students as well as special guests from our Flagstaff community.rnrnSunday, August 24, 11am in the Skydome

2025 Welcome Week New Students Events Overview: Friday, August 22: College Receptions at various locations from 1-3 p.m.; Lumberjack Family Meet and Mingle (for Lumberjacks and families!) at the Student Academic Services Patio from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, August 24: Lumberjack Club Fair at upper South Fields from 8:30- 10:00 a.m.; The Letters Photo at lower South Fields ends at 10:15 a.m.; Presidential Procession at Pine Knoll at 10:30 a.m.; Lumberjack Launch at Skydome 11-11:40 a.m.; Small Group Experience at Skydome Stands 11:40-noon; President's BBQ at Ponderosa noon-1 p.m.

Family Events

Don’t miss these Welcome Week events for Lumberjack families.

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Lumberjack Family Meet and Mingle

Join the Family Resources Office and the Family Access, Communication, Transition, and Support (FACTS) Program for our Lumberjack Family Meet and Mingle, an opportunity for you to meet NAU staff and other Lumberjack families and to get your very own 2025-2026 NAU Family CalendarrnrnFriday, August 22, 1-3pm at the Student Academic Services patio

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Campus Living Move-In

Campus living communities (CLCs) will open for the Fall semester on Wednesday, August 20. Classes begin on Monday, August 25. Visit the Campus Living webpage to plan your student’s move-in.

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Flagstaff Tour

Not sure what to do while your new student is participating in the awesome Welcome Week activities? Here’s an idea: Explore all the cool things Flagstaff has to offer. Flagstaff is home to beautiful hiking trails, delicious restaurants, a cute downtown area, and many iconic destinations. Delve into the city your student will call home for the next few years.

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