Each year more than 200 students will transfer into Nazareth College. We welcome applications from students in good academic standing from fully accredited two- and four-year schools. If you want to take a class as a non-matriculated student, download our non-matriculated application.

The Application Process:

We strongly suggest that all information be submitted in one package in order to expedite the processing and review of your application.

Step 1: Complete Application for Admission

Apply online or download application forms at Universal College Application. Please make sure that all necessary information is completed, including all required signatures.

Step 2: Submit the Application Fee ($40.00 & non-refundable)

Not required for users who submit their application electronically.

Step 3: Send Us Your Official College Transcript(s)

Mailed directly to Nazareth College from your current institution.

Step 4: Provide Current Course Schedule (if available)

Provide a list of current college coursework and grades.

Step 5: Complete Audition or Portfolio Review (Art, Theatre, Music students only)

Learn more and sign up for an audition, portfolio review or interview.

Step 6: Submit Student Writing Sample(s)

All transfer applicants must submit a minimum of 150 words on the topic:

• "What has influenced you to select your choice of major"

An additional writing sample is required for the following majors:

• Education (minimum 150 words):
  From your own experience as a student, describe which attributes of teachers you believe are important and necessary for a teacher to be an effective educator. How will you incorporate these attributes into your career as a teacher?
• Social Work (minimum 150 words):
  Why do you think you are suitable to enter the profession of social work? 
• Physical Therapy (minimum 150 words):
  Why do you think you are a good match to be a Physical Therapist?

Transfer Admissions Filing Dates

Transfer Credit

• Transfer students who are admitted to Nazareth and who have earned a two-year degree (AA or AS) from a fully-accredited college or university prior to registration are ordinarily granted 60 credits and Junior status.
• Nursing transfer students with an AAS degree in Nursing are ordinarily granted 60 credits and Junior status
• Other transfer students who do not have an AA or AS degree and wish to transfer credits to Nazareth for fully-accredited two- or four-year colleges or universities, or other institutions of learning (foreign, trade, technical, music, art, fashion, and business) will have those credits awarded on a course-by-course basis.

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