Questions? Contact Admissions at 585-389-2860 or admissions@naz.edu
Daily Tours & Info Sessions
Weekdays and Saturdays
For high school students and their families. Your student-led campus tour includes meeting with an Admissions counselor, and information sessions on select days.
Group Tours
Select Tuesdays and Thursdays
For high schools, community-based organizations, and school groups. Connect with students and admission counselors while you experience a guided tour of campus.
Auditions and Portfolio Reviews
Music, Theatre, & Dance: All applicants must audition or show a portfolio, to be considered for admission and scholarships. Non-majors who’d like to minor or perform in a Nazareth ensemble and compete for a non-major scholarship must also complete an audition or review.
Art & Design (NEW 2023–24): All applicants for art education, studio art, design, or visual communication & design can complete a portfolio review for scholarship consideration, but it is not required for admission, with the exception of transfer students, who must complete a portfolio review.
Portfolio/audition details and how to prepare.
Questions? Contact Amanda Brady at 585-389-2831 or abrady8@naz.edu.
Music Auditions
8 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Register for your audition and submit the required materials for majors/minors in music, music/business, music composition, music education, music performance, and music therapy. How to submit music material & what to expect.
Dance Auditions
2–5 p.m.
Dance studies majors/minors: Register for your audition and submit the required materials listed under Audition — dance.
Art Portfolio Reviews
9:30–11 a.m.
Register for your portfolio review and prepare portfolio material for majors/minors in art education, design, studio art, or visual communication design. How to submit art or design material & what to expect.
Theatre Auditions
8 a.m.–Noon
Register for your review and submit the required materials for Theatre Arts (including programs partnered with our Education programs) and Theatre Design & Technology. How to submit theatre material & what to expect.
Musical Theatre Auditions
Nazareth is a participant in the Musical Theater Common Pre Screen for the 2023–24 cycle. All prescreen videos should be uploaded to Nazareth’s Acceptd account by January 15. Nazareth will reach out to schedule an audition and interview if you pass your Pre Screen. Musical Theatre prescreen & audition details.
On-campus audition dates:
- December 8, 2023
- January 15, 2024
- February 19, 2024
- March 8, 2024
Off-campus audition locations: Florida; NYC; Chicago
SEPTEMBER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, September 24, 9 a.m.
Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, connect with faculty members, and take a campus tour.
VISUAL & PERFORMING ARTS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 9, 9 a.m.
Meet with visual and performing arts faculty members, sit in on workshops, and learn about the application process.
ATHLETICS OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, October 9, 9 a.m.
Meet with athletic coaches and current players, while learning more about the college admissions process.
ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE
Monday, October 10
Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, and take a campus tour. Attend the morning session for information on liberal arts, math, science, visual arts, theatre, and education majors. Attend the afternoon session for information on business and health majors.
OCTOBER OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, October 29, 9 a.m.
Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, connect with faculty members, and take a campus tour.
ACADEMIC OPEN HOUSE
Friday, November 11
Learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, and take a campus tour. Attend the morning session for information on liberal arts, math, science, visual arts, theatre, and education majors. Attend the afternoon session for information on business and health majors.
Live Chat with a Counselor
Tuesdays and Thursdays, 2–4:30 p.m. ET
For high school seniors: Join a Nazareth Admissions Counselor on Zoom to ask questions about the application process. No need to register, just join the Zoom meeting from the button below.
WHY APPLY EARLY DECISION?
Wednesday, November 3, 7 p.m., ET
Hear from our admissions staff what the benefits are to applying Early Decision, and get the opportunity to talk with current Naz students.
RESIDENCE HALL TOURS
Thursday, November 4, 8 p.m., ET
Join us for a tour of the residence halls where traditional first-year students live when they start at Nazareth.
HOW PUBLIC HEALTH IMPACTS THE WORLD
Wednesday, November 10, 7 p.m., ET
Professor of Public Health, Dr. Michael Chen will offer his perspective on how public health impacts the entire world.
PARENTS' Q&A WITH THE PREZ
Tuesday, November 16, 7 p.m., ET
Take time out to have a question and answer session with Dr. Beth Paul, the President of Nazareth College.
COMMUNITY & BELONGING WORKSHOP
Thursday, November 18, 7 p.m., ET
Nazareth is committed to confronting inherent privilege, power, and marginalization to achieve equity, social justice, and belonging for all.
STUDENT PANEL DISCUSSIONS
Wednesday, November 17, 7 p.m., ET
Join a panel of current Nazareth students as they share their experiences from their time at Nazareth.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, TECHNOLOGY & SOCIETY
Wednesday, December 1, 7 p.m., ET
Hear Yousuf George, the Co-Director of the Artificial Intelligence, Technology, and Society Institute at Nazareth, talk about the brand new A.I. majors available to incoming students.
MEET IN UTICA, NY
Wednesday, November 3, 5–7:30 p.m.
Meet with an admissions counselor at Starbucks. Sessions are available in 30 minute increments.
MEET IN ALBANY, NY
Tuesday, November 9, 5:30–8 p.m.
Meet with an admissions counselor at Professor Java's Coffee Sanctuary. Sessions are available in 30 minute increments.
MEET IN HARTFORD, CT
Tuesday, November 16, 5:30–8 p.m.
Meet with an admissions counselor at SPoT Coffee. Sessions are available in 30 minute increments.
NAZBOUND DAY
Saturday, May 1, 11 a.m.
Join the Admissions team on campus as we show you our Golden Flyer spirit! Guests will be going on a short tour of campus in addition to other informative sessions.
VIRTUAL NAZBOUND DAY
Saturday, Apr. 10, Noon–2 p.m.
We invite you and your family to join our virtual #NazBound Day, where you will learn more about the Naz experience and why Naz is the perfect place for you.
FINANCIAL AID MEETING
Select dates,
5:30, 6, or 6:30 p.m. EDT
Join Director of Financial Aid Jan Scheutzow via Zoom for a 25-minute individual meeting to discuss your financial aid offer and options. Parents are encouraged to attend.
STUDENT ATHLETE VIRTUAL MEET & GREET
Sunday, Mar. 14, 7 p.m. EDT
Get to know your fellow student athletes and hear from current students about how they balance academics and athletics.
STUDENT ACCESS AND ACHIEVEMENT VIRTUAL MEET & GREET
Monday, Mar. 15, 7 p.m. EDT
Learn more about the support services available for first-generation students and those in the HEOP and Young Scholars programs.
BUSINESS AND LEADERSHIP VIRTUAL MEET & GREET
Monday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. EDT
Join Dr. Ken Rhee, Dean of Nazareth's School of Business & Leadership, for a discussion about the varied careers available to students.
CENTER FOR SPIRITUALITY VIRTUAL MEET & GREET
Monday, Mar. 22, 7 p.m. EDT
Join the Center for Spirituality to hear about how Nazareth fosters an environment of spiritual wellness.
PLAYLIST BINGO GAME NIGHT
Sunday, Mar. 28, 7 p.m.
You're invited to a virtual playlist bingo night, with the chance to win fun Naz swag and hang out with your future classmates.
BUFFALO RECEPTION
Apr. 1, 7 p.m.
Join us at Brookfield Country Club in Buffalo, NY to celebrate your accomplishments at a special reception for NazBound students.
SYRACUSE RECEPTION
Apr. 6, 7 p.m.
Join us at Bellevue Country Club in Syracuse, NY to celebrate your accomplishments at a special reception for NazBound students.
ALBANY RECEPTION
Apr. 13, 7 p.m.
Join us at The Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY to celebrate your accomplishments at a special reception for NazBound students.
VIRTUAL TRIVIA GAME NIGHT
Sunday, Apr. 18, 7 p.m.
You're invited to a virtual trivia night. Come hang out with your future classmates.
OPEN PATH VIRTUAL MEET & GREET
Monday, Apr. 19, 4 p.m. EDT
Learn about the Open Path Program and why our approach to helping students discover their life's work is distinct and unique.
MEET YOUR CLASSMATES AT RADIO SOCIAL
Wednesday, Apr. 21, 7 p.m.
Join other #NazBound students for a night of fun and bowling at Radio Social, right here in Rochester.
VIRTUAL ROOMMATE MIXER
May 2, 8 p.m.
If you're in search of a roommate, look no further! At this virtual "speed friending," meet other first-year students who are also looking for a roommate.
ROCHESTER RECEPTION
Thursday, May 6, 7 p.m.
Join us at the Strong Museum of Play in Rochester, NY to celebrate your accomplishments at a special reception for NazBound students.
VIRTUAL RES LIFE INFO SESSION
Tuesday, June 1, 7 p.m. EDT
Register for a housing information session to have all of your questions answered about all things housing.
NAZBOUND SUMMER SOIREÉ
Wednesday, June 30, 7 p.m.
Join the Nazareth Community for a night of celebration and meeting your future classmates.