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Nazareth is an inclusive community of inspired learners, educators, and changemakers who for nearly 100 years have been driven by a bold commitment to action, empathy, equity, and leading innovation for the common good.

Impact experiences are at the heart of a Nazareth education, preparing each student to discover within themselves the potential to cultivate positive change in their life's work, in any career field, and in a world that is constantly evolving and infinitely interconnected.

Our broad academic offerings present a range of study options typical of big 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 them for the professions and society of today and tomorrow.

In a learning community that purposefully integrates liberal arts and professional programs, Nazareth graduates launch lifetimes of change making leadership in communities and workplaces near and far.

Under the guidance of faculty, students frequently find themselves working with peers (including students from other disciplines) in clinical and lab settings, and on projects and productions. As one student recently mentioned: "There's a community feeling on campus and the surrounding area of Rochester is welcoming to students. The school offers variety and diversity and I believe the school is dedicated to their students' wholeness, health, and overall well being. It's not ALL about your academic success but your overall growth along with personal maturity and life preparation. The advisors are truly dedicated to ensuring you are on the right path and advise instead of tell."

Professors and advisors encourage students to link their studies with practical experiences, including study abroad, service-learning, research, and internships.

Students can support or discover their varied interests through involvement in over 50 clubs and organizations ranging from academic clubs, athletics, culture and entertainment, and interfaith groups. It's common for a math major to be a member of the dance team, a physical therapy major to minor in music, or a biochemistry major to minor in legal studies.

Student Clubs:
Active Minds
Adventure Club
American Choral Directors Association (ACDA)
American Sign Language (ASL) Club
American String Teachers Association (ASTA)
AMTAS-Naz (Music Therapy)
Art Club
Association of Social Work Students (ASWS)
Ballroom Club
Best Buddies
Black Student Union (BSU)
BLM @ Naz
Call4Backup
Campus Activities Board (CAB)
Chinese Club
Communications Sciences and Disorders Association (CSDA)
Club Italianissimo
Community Youth Development (CYD) Collective
Crocheting for a Cause
Dare2Dance
Decks and Dice Club
Education Club
El Barrio
Esports club team
Fermata Thin Air
French Club
Full Out
Future Business Leaders of American (Phi Beta Lambda)
German Club
Gerontology Club
Helping Hands at Nazareth
History Club
Interfaith Leadership Cohort (ILC)
IPAW Club
Lambda Association (LGBTQ+)
LASMA (Spanish Club)
Math Club
Marketing Club
Meditation & Mindfulness (M&M) Club
Musica Mundana
National Association for Music Educators (NAfME)
Nazareth Dance Organization (NDO)
Naz Composition Club
Naz Recordz
Nursing Club
Oak Tree Program
Performance Therapy Club
Physical Therapy (PT) Club
Politics & Law Club
Pre-Health Professionals Club
Psychology Club
Residence Hall Council (RHC)
Science Club
Special Olympics at Naz
Student Occupational Therapy Association (SOTA)
Theatre League
USITT Nazareth Chapter (theatre tech)
WNAZ The Beat (radio station)
Women & Gender Studies Student Association (WGSSA)
Women in the Industry

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Club Sports:
Rugby
Rowing
Basketball
Women Volleyball
Soccer
ESports
Cheer

Division 3 Varsity Athletics:
basketball
cross country
equestrian
field hockey
golf
ice hockey
lacrosse
rowing
rugby (division 1 club level)
soccer
softball
swimming & diving
tennis
track
volleyball

"I love my peers," raves one sophomore. "Inside and outside my classes they have always been kind and helpful." Others enthuse that the students at Naz are "kind-hearted, approachable, [and] welcoming." Many students point out that the population is largelyjust over 70%-female and some note that groups can feel "segmented" or "cliquey." However, others are quick to point out that everyone is "always wanting to let anyone and everyone know how they are accepted and welcome here."

Student bonds are formed through informal campus events and during classes themselves. One student describes a "broad mix of dance, theater, music, athletes, science, business, and sporty students." One transfer student enjoys that professors foster a close-knit campus community during class, as well: "The professors encourage us to talk in small groups, one-on-one, or to the whole class about ourselves, our worries, our strengths, and our goals. I think this helps us all support each other in our endeavors."

Affectionately known as "Naz," Nazareth offers students a thriving community centered around sports and service. Students love to attend the NCAA Division III soccer and basketball games, along with watching or participating in JV and intramural sports. Students rave about on-campus yoga and Zumba, as well as nearby golf courses. To further support students' emotional well-being, Naz offers Wellness Wednesday and Relaxation Night: "These events help the students grab something to eat and keep them relaxed during stressful times."

Service also factors prominently in students' extracurricular activities. "Helping Hands Club is a volunteer club that meets bi-weekly to participate in a service-based project, such as making dog toys for a local pet shelter or making cards for seniors in a nearby residential home," explains one student. Students also love to enjoy the beauty of their brick, neogothic campus, explore nearby Rochester, and stroll along the Erie Canal. "When the weather is nice, there are a lot of very pretty parts of campus to breathe fresh air and study or hang out with friends."