Direct Admission
for Phi Theta Kappa
PTK members: You’ve proven you are a hard-working, engaged learner. We invite you to join our close-knit Nazareth community and earn your bachelor’s degree.
Eligibility: Community college students who are members of Phi Theta Kappa (PTK) honor society qualify for direct admission to Nazareth University.
Nazareth scholarships and support
- Up to $21,000 per year: Merit and PTK scholarships
- Nazareth scholarships are automatically awarded. No need to apply.
- Full credit evaluation provided within 2-3 weeks of receiving your transcript.
Steps to take
1Express your interest.
- When you see the Direct Admissions icon on Nazareth’s PTK Connect profile, select it.
- Then we will send you a link to our onboarding form via email.
2Submit the onboarding form.
The form includes when you plan to transfer and your program of interest.
Deadlines
- For nursing, action is preferred by May 1 (for fall) or October 1 (for spring). See prerequisite requirements under Admissions Guidelines: Nursing.
- For occupational therapy, act by March 1 (fall only). See prerequisite requirements under Admissions Guidelines: Occupational Therapy.
- For all other programs, admission is on a rolling basis.
3Transcript(s)
Ask all colleges you've attended (their records or registrar's office) to send an official transcript to Nazareth. Also, if you've earned fewer than 30 college credits, ask your high school to send your official high school transcript.
- College/high school can email to tradmissions@naz.edu — preferred method
- College/high school can mail to Nazareth University Transfer Admissions, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618
Your credit transfer: Within 2–3 weeks, we’ll send you a formal credit evaluation so you see exactly how your credits transfer to Naz.
4FAFSA
For financial aid, add Nazareth University to your FAFSA online.
5For Visual & Performing Arts Applicants
For the art, dance, music, and theatre programs: Review the visual and performing arts guidelines and register for any required audition or portfolio review.
6Visit campus
Choose a transfer tour or open house. Schedule a visit »
Connect with us
Questions? Schedule a 1-on-1 on-campus or virtual appointment with a member of the Transfer Admissions team. To schedule: email tradmissions@naz.edu
"So welcoming here"
Nazareth faculty and students "immediately went out of their way to make sure that I felt comfortable," says transfer student McLain Hunter '25.
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