Steps to apply: transfer student

Submitting your application: step-by-step

1. Review transfer student qualifications

Who qualifies as a transfer? You’re a transfer student if you’ve completed 12 or more college credits after high school (not including dual enrollment). If you’ve earned fewer than 12 credits, check out our first-year admission requirements.

2. Review the admission requirements

You will be admitted if you meet any of the following:

• You’ve completed an AGEC-A, AGEC-B, AGEC-S, or IGETC curriculum with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher
• You’ve earned an associate degree with a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher
• You’ve completed 24 or more transferable college credits with a minimum GPA of 2.0
• You’ve completed 12–23 transferable credits with a college GPA of 2.0 or above and a core high school GPA of 2.0 or above

Note: If you’ve completed an AGEC, IGETC, or CSUGE, you’ll have satisfied NAU’s lower-level general education requirements—but you’ll still need to complete upper-division writing and major-specific courses.

3. Learn about the 2NAU progam

Still working on your associate degree? Our 2NAU program is a seamless pathway for students at partner community colleges across Arizona, California, and beyond. You’ll get personalized advising, access to NAU resources, and a clear plan to transfer when you’re ready.

4. Apply for financial aid

• Submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after it becomes available each fall. NAU’s priority filing date is April 1. (You can complete your FAFSA before applying to NAU.)
• Be sure to include NAU institution code 001082.
• Renew it each year to qualify for many types of financial aid.
• Undocumented students who are ineligible to complete the FAFSA can complete the CSS profile using NAU school code 4006.

5. For veteran and military-connected students

For information, guidance, and specific next steps, view the the Veteran and Military-Connected Checklist, your resource for VA benefits, getting connected, academic resources, and more. Email vets@nau.edu or call us at 928-523-8387 with any questions.

Submit your application

Whether you choose to transfer to NAU’s Flagstaff campus, one of our many statewide locations, or NAU Online, we’ll support your smooth transition so you can focus on finishing your degree.

Next steps after applying

1. Set up your NAU email and student account

After you apply to NAU, you’ll receive a confirmation email with your user ID. This user ID will enable you to set up your NAU accounts and access important tools like LOUIE and Canvas.

Check your NAU Gmail, personal email, and LOUIE regularly for important updates.

2. Check your application status

How to check your transfer application status

1. Sign in to LOUIE with the user ID provided in your confirmation email.
2. Click “SA Self Service”
3. Click “Learner Services”
4. Click “Admissions”, then “Application Status”

Forgot your password?

Visit the NAU Password Change application and enter the user ID from your confirmation email. You’ll be prompted to answer a security question to retrieve or reset your password.

Need help accessing LOUIE?

Contact the Student Technology Center at ask-stc@nau.edu or call 928-523-3335 for assistance.

3. If you’ve been admitted, congratulations! 

Accept your offer and follow the post-acceptance checklist.

Need help?

Our admissions team is here to support you every step of the way.
Email us at admissions@nau.edu or call 928-523-5511.