Campus & Spiritual Life
Our Campus
Our Campus
Nampa, Idaho
Welcome to the main campus of Northwest Nazarene University in Nampa, Idaho! We’re just minutes from Boise and within an hour of hiking, camping, skiing and more. Cultural, quirky, adventurous and chill—we offer something for everyone! Most importantly, beyond the beauty of the surroundings, we offer the warmth of true community and deep relationships forged between students, staff and faculty. Here, you’ll find the courage to pursue truth and transformation and discover who you’re made to be.
Explore Our Campus
Jesus Statue
Jesus Statue
The Jesus Statue holds a prominent place in the center of campus and in the hearts of the NNU community, reminding us of our mission to be “Centered in Jesus Christ.”
Friesen Art Gallery
Friesen Art Gallery
Located within the Brandt Center, the Friesen Art Gallery gives students and outside artists the chance to display their work throughout the year.
Riley Library
Riley Library
The multifunctional Learning Commons houses the John E. Riley Library’s traditional print collections and has a variety of study spaces—group study rooms, cozy window-seat niches, a quiet reading room, testing rooms, an instructional lab and computer workstations.
The Campus Quad
The Campus Quad
A central hub where the NNU community comes together for Student Life events and Commencement each year, the Campus Quad features a grass lawn, “porch” swings, the Jesus Statue and the Lucille Little Prayer Chapel.
Learn More
Ready to explore the NNU Campus? Take a closer look at some of the highlights.
Parking
Guests may park in any of the parking lots or streets on campus. Examine our campus map for exact locations. Parking is free, and there’s no need to obtain a guest pass.
Rent Athletic Facilities
Work with us to plan your next event. From spacious fields to state-of-the-art gyms, NNU’s facilities provide the ideal setting for your sports competitions, tournaments and other special events.
Our top-of-the-line facilities available for rent include:
- A 3,500-seat gymnasium
- A 24,000-square-foot, 3-court indoor practice gym
- A million-dollar soccer and lacrosse pitch
- A modern track outfitted for throwing events
- Award-winning baseball and softball fields
