Overview

Financial Information

• Scholarships and Financial Aid:
  Transfer Scholarships - Transfer Student Scholarships, Phi Theta Kappa Scholarship. Transfer students must file the Free Application for Federal Student Aid [FAFSA] by March 1. Contact the Financial Aid Office at 585-389-2310 or finaid@naz.edu.

Information for Transfer In Students

• Accepts Transfers:
  Each year over 200 students will transfer into Nazareth College.

Transfer Application Requirements

• Minimum GPA:
  A cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher is preferred. Candidates for teacher certification must have a minimum grade point average of 2.7. Nursing program applicants must earn a minimum B average in nursing pre-requisite coursework to qualify for the program.
• Official Transcripts:
  High school transcripts are required if applying with less than 30 semester (45 quarter) credits. An official transcript must be submitted from each college or university attended.
• SAT Scores:
  SAT/ACT scores are required if applying with less than 30 semester (45 quarter) credits.
• Essay:
  Applicants must complete the essay on the application. A second essay is required for applicants to the Education Certificate, Social Work or Physical Therapy programs.
• Application Fee:
  The application fee is $45.00 and non-refundable.
• Interview:
  An interview is not required, but you are encouraged to meet with a transfer counselor.
• Associates Degree Required:
  Ordinarily, Nazareth College accepts a maximum of 60 credit hours from an A.A. or A.S. degree from a fully accredited two-year college. If a student receives an A.A.S. degree, credits are evaluated on a course-by-course basis.
• Other Requirements:
  Applicants at the junior level must declare a major at the time of application.
• Apply Here:
  http://admissions.naz.edu/apply/application-process/transfer-application-process

Transfer Credit Policy

• Minimum Grade:
  A grade of C or higher is required for consideration of transfer credit.
• Credits (Min/Max):
  Students who do not have an AA or AS degree and wish to transfer credits to Nazareth from fully-accredited two- or four-year college will have those credits awarded on a course-by-course basis.
• Transfer Policy Document:
  Nazareth College of Rochester Transfer Credit.pdf