Vision and mission
Explore NAU’s vision and mission, grounded in student success, equity, and community impact, to see where the university is headed and how it plans to get there.
Vision
NAU aims to be the nation’s preeminent engine of opportunity, vehicle of economic mobility, and driver of social impact in Arizona and beyond.
Mission
NAU transforms lives and enriches communities through high-quality academics and impactful scholarship, creative endeavors, and public service.
Commitment
NAU will educate, support, and empower students from all backgrounds, identities, and lived experiences to reach their full potential.
