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
August 19 - August 24, 2026
Fall 2026
Acceptance Rate
90%
Most recent cycle
Move-In
Fall 2026 Move-In Dates
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. This specific date should be confirmed directly with NAU Campus Living closer to move-in, given genuine uncertainty in the sources available at the time of research.
August 19 - August 24, 2026
Check your assignment in the housing portal for your specific date and time.
Move-in day tips
- Arrive during your assigned window - early arrivals often just wait longer.
- Bring a rolling cart or hand truck; loading-zone carts run out fast.
- Parking near freshman halls fills up quickly - have a backup plan or drop-off spot.
- Loading zones usually enforce a strict time limit (often 30 minutes) before you're expected to move your car to long-term parking.
- Activate your student ID online before you arrive - many schools require it for building and elevator access from day one.
- If you want your bed lofted or the frame height adjusted, check whether your school needs that request submitted online in advance - most won't do it on the spot.
- Check your school's specific package-acceptance window before shipping anything ahead - most won't hold early deliveries outside a set date range.
- Unpack essentials first: bedding, toiletries, and chargers, before anything else.
Housing & Dorms
- Photo coming soon
Mountain View Hall
Traditional · Coed
- Photo coming soon
Sechrist Hall
Traditional · Coed
Housing Links
Links open Northern Arizona University's website - not always the exact page, but a real starting point.
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
Nearby data coming soon.
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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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