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.

Here’s everything you’ll need to apply:

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

Application for Admission

Please make sure that all necessary information is completed, including all required signatures. You may download the transfer application here.

Application Fee ($40.00 & non-refundable)

Not required for users who submit their application electronically.

Official College Transcript(s)

Mailed directly to Nazareth College from your current institution.

Current Course Schedule (if available)

Provide a list of current college coursework and grades.

Completed Audition or Portfolio (Art, Theatre, Music students only)

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

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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