Academic Programs

  • Art & Design
  • Business
  • Communication
  • Design
  • Education
  • Finance/Accounting
  • Government/Political Science
  • Health Science
  • Liberal Arts
  • Music
  • Nursing
  • Performing Arts
  • Psychology
  • Public health
  • Research
  • Science
  • Social Science
  • Technology
  • Visual Arts

Student experience

  • Athletics
  • Co-op/Internship Opportunities
  • Disability Services
  • Distance/online learning
  • Intramural/Club Sports
  • LGBTQIA Services
  • Military/Veteran Services
  • Night Class Offerings
  • On-Campus Housing
  • Study Abroad
  • Undergraduate Research
  • Veteran Fee Waiver

Application information

Find out about requirements, fees, and deadlines

First-year

Nazareth University has three admission deadlines for first-year students:

  • Early Decision: November 1
  • Early Action: December 1
  • Regular Decision: February 1

As a test-optional university, we do not require SAT or ACT scores unless applying to either the nursing program or 3 + 3 law program. 

An essay, high school transcript, and letter(s) of recommendation are required. Some majors require an audition (dance, music, theatre) or portfolio review (art). 

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is  required.

Nazareth’s federal school code is 002779 and our TAP (NY state) code is 0525.

naz.edu/apply

Transfer

Transfer applications are accepted on a rolling basis unless applying for nursing (apply by March 1 for fall semester or October 1 for spring) or occupational therapy (apply by March 1 for fall). 

Application requirements:

  1. essay
  2. official college transcripts, sent directly from former institution(s) to Nazareth University, or high school transcripts if you earned fewer than 30 college credits
  3. audition (acting, dance, music, and theatre only) or portfolio review (art)

Completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is recommended.

Nazareth’s federal school code is 002779 and our TAP (NY state) code is 0525.

naz.edu/transfer

Additional Information

At Nazareth University, engaged and ambitious students connect with mind-opening experiences — in and out of the classroom — intentionally designed to focus goals, build skills and confidence, grow leaders, and kick-start meaningful careers.  Campus Life: Campus clubs and activities provide dynamic and complementary extracurricular options for nearly every interest.

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“The phrase 'be a changemaker' has inspired me to find my life's work and has helped me find my place at Naz.”

Amelia Johnson, Communication and media, and legal studies major '22
Nazareth University seal.

Admissions office

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Address

4245 East Ave
Rochester, NY 14618, United States of America

Phone number

(585) 389-2860

Region

Mid-Atlantic

Mid-Atlantic