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The College

Nazareth College is an independent, coeducational, comprehensive college that offers career programs solidly based in the liberal arts. Its suburban campus is located in Pittsford in western upstate New York, approximately 7 miles from the city of Rochester. Founded in 1924, the College has conferred more than 27,000 baccalaureate and masters degrees. Of the more than 3,200 men and women enrolled at Nazareth, more than 2,000 are undergraduates.

Twenty-two buildings of traditional and contemporary design are conveniently situated on the Colleges 150-acre campus. The Otto A. Shults Community Center, housing a 20,000-square-foot gymnasium, the student union, a multifaith religious center, a 25-meter swimming pool, the fitness center, and student personnel offices, is the hub of on-campus student life. The resident students, constituting two-thirds of the undergraduate population, are housed in eleven separate residence halls. As an alternative to traditional campus housing, foreign language majors may live in La Maison Franaise, which is maintained by the language department. The Casa Italiana, Casa Hispana, and German Cultural Center serve as facilities for social, cultural, and academic programs reflecting Italian, Spanish, and German heritages, respectively.

Intercollegiate athletics are available in the areas of mens and womens basketball, equestrian, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming and diving, tennis, track and field and cross-country, volleyball, and womens field hockey and softball.

Location

Rochester, a city of more than 300,000 people, is the third-largest city in New York State and the site of cultural, educational, and industrial centers. Located on the shore of Lake Ontario, the city is noted for the Eastman Theatre, the Strasenburg Planetarium, and the International Museum of Photography at the George Eastman House. Rochester is the world headquarters of Eastman Kodak and Bausch & Lomb and the site of a major Xerox facility. It is only 20 minutes from beautiful mountains, lakes, and recreational areas, where students can enjoy various outdoor activities, including skiing, hiking, water sports, and camping. The city supports professional sports teams in baseball, hockey, lacrosse, and soccer.

Majors and Degrees

Nazareth College awards the Bachelor of Music degree and Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in accounting, American studies, anthropology, art (studio), art education, art history, biochemistry, biology, business administration, business and marketing education, chemistry, communication and rhetoric, communication sciences and disorders, economics, English, environmental science, foreign languages (French, German, Italian, Spanish, and modern foreign languages), health science/physical therapy, history, information technology, international studies, mathematics, music, music business, music education, music performance, music theater, music theory, music therapy, nursing, peace and justice studies, philosophy, political science, psychology, religious studies, social science, social work, sociology, and theater arts.

Preprofessional programs are available in dentistry, law, and medicine. Teacher certification (grades 19 and 712) is offered with many majors. Certification in learning disabilities is available through an undergraduate program in inclusive education (grades 19 and 712). Certification for birth12 is offered in art education, business education, music education, and speech pathology (communication sciences and disorders).

Academic Programs

To qualify for a degree, a candidate must fulfill the core curriculum requirements of the College as well as those of the major department or area of concentration. The candidate must also earn a minimum of 120 semester credits and satisfy a comprehensive test requirement in the major field during the senior year.

Off-Campus Programs

Nazareth College offers Junior Year Abroad programs in affiliation with the Universit de Haute Bretagne in Rennes, France; the Institute of Spanish Students in Valencia, Spain; and the Universita degli G. DAnnunzio in Pescara, Italy. Students need not be language majors to take advantage of this exceptional program. Language students taking German or Japanese have the opportunity to study at the Studienforum in Berlin and Osaka University in Japan, respectively.

Nazareth College is a member of the Rochester Area Colleges, a consortium that includes Rochester Institute of Technology, the State University of New York College at Geneseo, and the University of Rochester, among others. Through this consortium, Nazareth College students can cross-register for credit in up to two courses per semester at any of the member institutions on a space-available basis.

Academic Facilities

Nazareths classrooms, laboratories, and studios are located in Smyth Hall, Carroll Hall, the Golisano Academic Center, and the award-winning Arts Center, which houses art, music, and theater facilities as well as a 1,200-seat auditorium. The Golisano Academic Center and Carroll Hall houses speech pathology, physical therapy, counseling, and health services. Lorette Wilmot Library houses 248,000 volumes and has extensive resources in such areas as womens studies, education, minority issues, and religions in America. The library subscribes to approximately 1,900 periodicals and other serials. The building has seating for 450 students and includes a large number of individual carrels. The library also has a fine collection of lecture tapes and a growing collection of musical and spoken-word disks and tapes. The Rare Book Room is distinguished by special collections of works by Maurice Baring, Hilaire Belloc, Gilbert Keith Chesterton, and the Sitwells. The library is currently enlarging its resources and services in the nonprint media. In addition, the Colleges membership in the regional consortium and the Online Computer Library Center provides students with access to the resources of 1,300 other academic and research libraries.

Costs

Total costs for 200708 were $32,375. This included $21,900 for tuition, $9500 for room and board, and $975 for the required fees. The total does not include books, personal expenses, or transportation (if applicable). All fees are subject to change; up-to-date information can be obtained from the Admissions Office.

Financial Aid

Nazareth College endeavors to meet financial need as demonstrated on the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The FAFSA should be submitted by February15 of the year in which the student intends to enroll. The CSS PROFILE is required of early decision applicants only and should be submitted by November15. Financial assistance is available through grants, loans, employment, and scholarships. Sources of aid include the Federal Pell Grant, New York Tuition Assistance Program, Federal Perkins Loan, and Federal Work-Study programs; the New York State Higher Education Services Corporation; and Nazareth College merit scholarships and grants.

Faculty

The full-time faculty members in the various academic departments hold advanced degrees from more than 100 institutions throughout the United States and abroad. Ninety-four percent of the faculty members hold the highest degree offered in their field of study. The student-faculty ratio of approximately 12:1 and an average class size of 19 ensure that students receive the individual attention that only a small college can offer.

Student Government

The Undergraduate Association of Nazareth College is the vehicle through which students can express the need for and initiate change within the College community. It is also responsible for the disbursement of funds, generated from the undergraduate activities fee, to various activities and social/cultural clubs.

Admission Requirements

Nazareth College welcomes applicants of all ages and educational backgrounds. Students of any race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin are admitted to all of the rights, privileges, programs, and activities generally accorded or made available to students at the College. Nazareth College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, or national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, and sports and other school-administered programs.

Recommended academic preparation includes courses in English, college-preparatory mathematics, social studies, a foreign language, and science. Although the Admissions Committee gives primary consideration to academic achievement and potential for collegiate success, it also considers talent in art, drama, or music and involvement in cocurricular activities. A personal interview, although not required, is strongly recommended, as it allows the applicant to view the campus and facilities, talk with students and faculty members, and meet with an admissions counselor.

Nazareth College is pleased to consider applications from students in good standing at accredited two- and four-year colleges and universities. A minimum GPA of 2.5 or better is expected. Transfer applicants who hold, or will hold prior to registration, the Associate in Arts (A.A.) or the Associate in Science (A.S.) degree from a fully accredited college may transfer a maximum of 60 semester hours of credit and enter with full junior status. Transfer applicants who hold, or will hold prior to registration, the Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree or the Associate of Occupational Studies (A.O.S.) degree from a fully accredited college or institute will have these credits evaluated on a course-by-course basis. Careful advisement on tailoring programs for holders of these degrees is offered by Nazareth College.

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