Planning for College

Connecting with the college that’s best for you will be an exciting journey, involving several stages. Our admissions team can help you navigate your way in the search for the perfect path. Start with the steps below.

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Admissions counselors can help with questions and guidance as you venture out to find the best path for you.

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Steps for Juniors

Fall

Attend fall open house events. Campuses come to life during the fall with classes in full swing, athletic games, performances, activities, and more. See it for yourself during a tour or open house. Sign up »

Winter

Learn about financial aid — scholarships, grants, and other types of aid that can make your college dream a reality. See how affordable the investment in your education can be »

Spring

Make note of admission deadlines for the top colleges you plan to apply to. Start looking into scholarships (merit based, need based) and how to apply. Applying to Nazareth »

Summer

Hit the road! Schedule visits to your top picks. Take some time to visit the environment around the school to see what else the city or region has to offer. Visit Nazareth & Rochester »

Steps for Seniors

Early Fall

  1. Determine if you are submitting Early Decision applications
  2. Find out if your application requires an audition or portfolio review (music, dance, theatre, art), then schedule yours early and use our tips to prepare »
  3. Submit FAFSA by required deadline.

Early Decision Deadline: November 1

Fall–Winter

  1. Finish and submit your application.
  2. Have your high school send a transcript to the colleges you applied to.
  3. Ask your guidance counselor to send a midsemester grade report.
  4. Act on the result of any Early Decision applications.

Early Action Deadline: December 1
Regular Decision Deadline: February 1

Spring

  1. Watch your mail for notifications.
  2. Visit Nazareth University in bloom and notify your guidance counselor of your choice.
  3. Send your deposit by May 1.
  4. Prepare for and take any standarized tests like AP exams.

Deposit Deadline: May 1