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Degree-Seeking Students

Degree-seeking students at Naropa register for all for-credit classes through MyNaropa, except for:

  • Independent Study Courses and Private Music Lessons: Forms and instructions for these types of classes can be found under the Student tab on MyNaropa.
  • Audits: Degree-seeking Naropa students, including those on a Leave of Absence, as well as alumni who have earned a degree from Naropa, may audit certain classes during the fall and spring semesters. A schedule of classes available to audit can be found on under Registration Schedules on the MyNaropa homepage. An audit form with instructions can be found under the Student or the Alumni tab in MyNaropa.

Lost Your Password? Go to MyNaropa and click on “Lost My Password” link found next to the login information on the top-right of the page. Your new password will be mailed to your Naropa email account and is effective immediately. If you do not have a Naropa student email account, please email  or call 303-546-3500 for assistance.

New Students

Students who have not yet matriculated at Naropa will register over the summer or as part of orientation. Your program or the Office of Student Affairs will contact you regarding your orientation schedule.

Non-Degree Students

There are a few options for attending Naropa as non-degree student. Visit Attend Naropa as a Non-degree Student to learn more.

Please reach out to registration@naropa.edu for more information on how to register for classes as a non-degree seeking student.

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About Naropa

Located in Boulder, Colorado, Naropa University is a Buddhist-inspired, nonsectarian liberal arts university that is recognized as the birthplace of the mindfulness movement. Naropa offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs that emphasize professional and personal growth, intellectual development, and cultivating compassion. 

Academics

Contemplative education brings together the best of Western scholarship and Eastern world wisdom traditions. Therefore, your pursuit of wisdom at Naropa means learning both about academic subjects and about your own place in the world. This innovative approach places Naropa on the cutting edge of the newest and most effective methods of teaching and learning.  

Admissions & Aid

If you’re seeking an education that resonates with both personal fulfillment and global impact, Naropa could be your top choice. At Naropa, you will experience a comprehensive curriculum that integrates the best of Eastern and Western educational approaches. Explore how Naropa can fuel your journey of intellectual and spiritual development.

Life at Naropa

Through its incredibly vibrant and welcoming community,  “Naropa offers a home for those who aren’t willing to conform to convention—the mystic, the healer, the prophet, the rebel, the artist, the revolutionary, the oddball—those who are incredible contributors to the evolution of society and of our planet.”—Core Associate Professor Zvi Ish-Shalom

The Naropa Difference

How is Naropa different from other universities? At Naropa, a liberal arts education balances rigorous academics with powerful interpersonal skills and self-awareness to educate the whole person. Naropa’s contemplative approach is inspired by Buddhist philosophy and the conviction that we can build a diverse, contemplative, enlightened society when we have transformed education to affirm the basic goodness of every person. 

Support Naropa

At a time when the value of higher education is being questioned, Naropa University stands firmly rooted in its mission to create a more just and regenerative world by nurturing insight, awareness, courage, and compassion in its students. By making a gift to Naropa, you play a pivotal role in helping to create the authentic, effective & mindful leaders that the world desperately needs.

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Naropa University campuses are closed on 12/17/2025. 

Due to adverse weather conditions of high winds and planned power outages, all Naropa campuses will be closed today. 

 

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Spring and Summer Start Dates for the MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling Concentrations

In support of students and in response to federal legislation impacting financial aid for graduate students, Naropa University will be accepting applications for MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling for spring starts through January 10.

Graduate School of Counseling concentrations listed below will be offering online and low-residency courses to start their programs in January 2026 as well as our Summer 2026 terms.

Beginning a graduate program in Spring 2026 or Summer 2026 means that you will have access to apply for Graduate Plus loans as these loans will be eliminated at the federal level starting in Fall 2026.

Contact Admissions (admissions@naropa.edu) today to learn how you can begin the next step in your graduate education journey.