Nazareth is on the Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society 2026 Transfer Honor Roll
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society (PTK) has named Nazareth University to its 2026 Transfer Honor Roll, recognizing the 275 institutions nationwide that have demonstrated exceptional success in creating pathways that help community college transfer students earn bachelor’s degrees.
“Transfer students are truly valued at Nazareth, and I am proud that our University earned the Phi Theta Kappa honor roll distinction for the second year in a row,” said Dr. Maureen Finney, Nazareth University’s president. “It is proof of our transfer team’s incredible work — from a student’s first interaction with admissions to working with academic advisement and financial aid. Transfer students come to Nazareth knowing that we are the university where they will feel at home and confident to learn the skills needed to advance their careers.”
The Transfer Honor Roll is determined by 40 key metrics related to the support and success of transfer students, including college cost and financial aid, campus life for transfer students, admission practices, and bachelor’s degree completion. The Transfer Honor Roll was based on analysis from the National Student Clearinghouse, and on data submitted through the four-year institution’s profile on PTK Connect, Phi Theta Kappa’s online tool designed to help students find their best-fit colleges and career pathways.
Institutions that complete the PTK Connect institutional profile receive a Transfer Friendliness Rating. The Transfer Honor Roll recognizes the top-performing institutions based on this comprehensive evaluation.
“This recognition is about much more than transfer agreements,” said Dr. Lynn Tincher-Ladner, President and CEO of Phi Theta Kappa. “Successful transfer happens when institutions intentionally design policies, practices, and campus cultures that help students thrive after they arrive. These colleges have demonstrated that transfer student success is not accidental. It is a strategic priority.”
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Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of larger universities, yet achieved in our supportive campus culture. Nearly 2,100 undergrad and 600 graduate students enroll in degree and certificate programs and engage in collaborative, transformative learning experiences, preparing for the professions and society of today and tomorrow. In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth University graduates are able to launch a lifetime of impactful leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.
