Nazareth University (NAZ)

Nazareth is a fully inclusive, equity-minded, private university offering more than 60 majors, 70+ minors, and a broad range of graduate programs. Students are prepared for their life's work and the needs of a larger world. With personalized mentoring and hands-on learning at Nazareth, you'll develop skills and a broader knowledge base to help you make your mark on the world.

Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.

Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of big universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 1,900 undergrad and nearly 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing them for the professions and society of today and tomorrow.

In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth graduates launch lifetimes of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.

Students can explore their interests, discover new passions, and build community through more than 60 clubs and organizations that provide many of the social, educational, cultural, spiritual, and recreational experiences that make up the Nazareth community. With clubs ranging from academic and performing arts, to cultural groups, club sports, service opportunities, and creative outlets, there's something for everyone. Explore the clubs and organizations on campus on our website.

"I love my peers," raves one sophomore. "Inside and outside my classes they have always been kind and helpful." Others enthuse that the students at Naz are "kind-hearted, approachable, [and] welcoming." Many students point out that the population is largelyjust over 70%-female and some note that groups can feel "segmented" or "cliquey." However, others are quick to point out that everyone is "always wanting to let anyone and everyone know how they are accepted and welcome here."

Student bonds are formed through informal campus events and during classes themselves. One student describes a "broad mix of dance, theater, music, athletes, science, business, and sporty students." One transfer student enjoys that professors foster a close-knit campus community during class, as well: "The professors encourage us to talk in small groups, one-on-one, or to the whole class about ourselves, our worries, our strengths, and our goals. I think this helps us all support each other in our endeavors."

Affectionately known as "Naz," Nazareth offers students a thriving community centered around sports and service. Students love to attend the NCAA Division III soccer and basketball games, along with watching or participating in JV and intramural sports. Students rave about on-campus yoga and Zumba, as well as nearby golf courses. To further support students' emotional well-being, Naz offers Wellness Wednesday and Relaxation Night: "These events help the students grab something to eat and keep them relaxed during stressful times."

Service also factors prominently in students' extracurricular activities. "Helping Hands Club is a volunteer club that meets bi-weekly to participate in a service-based project, such as making dog toys for a local pet shelter or making cards for seniors in a nearby residential home," explains one student. Students also love to enjoy the beauty of their brick, neogothic campus, explore nearby Rochester, and stroll along the Erie Canal. "When the weather is nice, there are a lot of very pretty parts of campus to breathe fresh air and study or hang out with friends."