One team, one fight

Nazareth University is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that allows student veterans, military service members, and their dependents to thrive and fosters your educational and life goals. We value your unique experiences and welcome you as an asset on our campus, engaged in our changemaker culture.

Why Naz?

Finances

  • Nazareth is a Yellow Ribbon institution for undergraduate and graduate studies (as well as certificates) and puts no cap on the number of qualifying students supported
  • Exclusive VA Work Study program opportunities
  • Military and veteran benefits and additional aid and scholarships are available to qualifying student veterans

Support and services

  • Military-affiliated students have access to the Military & Veteran Suite (Smyth Hall, Room 20) on campus — to socialize with peers, collaborate on group projects, or simply spend time studying in a quiet space.
  • The coordinator of veteran services and support team are dedicated to assisting in your transition to Naz — from health and wellness to academic services to assisting you with your VA education benefits
  • Vet support services within seven miles of campus include the Veterans Outreach Center, Veterans Service Agency, and Rochester VA Outpatient Clinic.
  • Career coaches, internship liaisons, and other career services staff help you translate military service into a resume for civilian jobs, can connect you to more than 40 job recruiters who give preference to hiring veterans, and alert you to opportunities such as the veterans' preference for federal government jobs.
  • Clinics on campus provide physical and occupational therapy, art and music therapy, and other physical and therapeutic services.

Academics

  • Student veterans get priority registration for classes regardless of class year
  • As a student veteran, you may receive college credit for prior military experience and trainings. Selective CLEP exams and DSST exams accepted on a case-by-case basis
  • Free tutoring, learning support, and academic success coaching is available on campus.

Student Veterans of America Club

Student Veterans of America Club

Members of the Nazareth Community may join the SVA as active or associated members in order to foster a campus environment respectful and helpful to our students who have served or are serving in the United States Armed Forces and their dependents. Come out and participate in the monthly meetings and activities sponsored by the association.

Mission Statement:

The SVA at Nazareth University's mission is to encourage and support all military-affiliated students at Nazareth University, both on campus and within the community. SVA at Nazareth is committed to inclusivity and assisting military-affiliated students in broadening their self-image while helping them adapt to life in the military or as a college student. More importantly, empowering all in their pursuit of educational, professional, and vocational goals through services that will enhance student skills as they transition to civilian life.

Your support team

Academic Success

For questions about academic resources, please contact:

Academic Success & Accessibility, 585-389-2875, or success@naz.edu

Golisano Academic Center 61

Billing

For questions about billing, please contact:

Liz O'Connor, Accounts Receivable Support Specialist in Student Accounts, eoconno8@naz.edu, 585-389-2031, Smyth 44

Disability Resources

Student Accessibility Services connects eligible students with academic accommodations. 

For questions or assistance, please contact:

Accessibility Services, 585-389-2498 or sasoffice@naz.edu

Mental Health

Our counseling center offers crisis intervention as well as individual, couples, and group counseling to students.

For questions or assistance, please contact:

Health and Counseling Services, 585-389-2500, health@naz.edu

Veteran Financial Aid Benefits

Veteran Benefits

For questions about using your veteran/military financial aid benefits, please contact Financial Aid, 585-389-2310, Smyth 43.

Prospective students

Application deadlines

More details

Admissions

Military & Veteran Suite

    Veteran Spotlights

      Samantha Cilliers (left, pictured with her mom) transitions from military to academic life.
      Jay Rivera used military benefits to become a social worker to better help fellow veterans
      Jesse Cruz turned his life toward service after a lonely homecoming from Iraq.
      Veteran Christine G. Adamo felt like an "integral part of the Naz community."
      College of Distinction: Military Support badge

      Nazareth is among a select group of top colleges and universities across the country hand-picked to earn a Military Support College of Distinction for its awareness of the unique challenges military students face on college campuses and its support and cultivation of the skills that military students bring to the classroom.

      Highly ranked for vets

      U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges for Veterans: Nazareth ranks No. 18 among the top schools that participate in federal initiatives helping veterans and active-duty service members pay for their degrees.

      Notable at Naz

      • Nazareth is a Best Value School, among the Best Regional Universities (North), and among the highest ranked for undergraduate teaching and for veterans — U.S. News & World Report 2024 Best Colleges 

      • Dillon Smith was selected for the 2023 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education list!

        Presented by Military Friendly, the 2023 Veteran Champions of the Year in Higher Education (VCOY-EDU) list honors champions who advocate for our nation's veterans in higher education.