Nazareth UniversityStudent Guide

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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Rochester, NY. Operating on a semester system.

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Rochester, NY
2K+ students
@www2.naz.edu
12 syllabi analyzed
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Liberal Arts College

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Student guide · Fall 2026

The semester, explained for Nazareth University

Dates from the active academic calendar, plus the campus language and local details students actually need. Every entry comes from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

Relevant term
Fall 2026
Campus terms
13
Local details
12

Academic calendar

Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026. Calendar aliases that share a date range are grouped together, with every source term still shown.

9 entries
  1. Summer 2026
  2. Fall 2026Relevant now
  3. Spring 2027
  4. Summer A 2027
  5. Summer B 2027
  6. Fall 2027
  7. Spring 2028
  8. Summer A 2028
  9. Summer B 2028

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Campus language

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13 terms

B

BMB
A collective shorthand for the Braemar, Mary's, and Butler residence halls.

C

CAB
Campus Activities Board, the student-led group that plans major campus events.
Clock Tower
Clock Tower Commons, a suite-style residence hall for upperclassmen.

G

Golden Flyers
The official mascot and collective name for Nazareth students and athletes.

K

Kearney
Kearney Hall, a residence hall that also houses the main dining commons.
Kearney
The main dining commons located within Kearney Hall.

M

Millie's
Millie's Cafe, a coffee and snack shop located in Peckham Hall.

N

Naz
The ubiquitous shorthand name for Nazareth University used by students and staff.

O

O'Connor
O'Connor Hall, the largest residence hall on campus.

S

SGA
Student Government Association, the primary student governing body.

T

The Cab
Short for The Cabaret, a dining area and social space in the Shults Community Center.
The Roost
A casual dining spot located in the Shults Community Center known for late-night food.
The Tunnels
The underground walkway system that connects most major buildings on campus, essential for winter travel.

Places and practicalities

Buildings, logistics, and other local references drawn from the approved campus snapshot.

12 details
FlyerSide
The internal campus portal used by students to access news, events, and administrative tools.
GAC
Golisano Academic Center, the primary hub for classrooms and faculty offices.
Handshake
The primary platform used by the Center for Life's Work for student jobs and internships.
millie_s_cafe
Millie's Cafe
Moodle
The Learning Management System (LMS) used for course materials and assignments.
NazCard
The official multi-purpose student ID card used for building access, meal plans, and library services.
Peckham
Peckham Hall, the integrated center for math and science.
Shults
Shults Community Center, the hub for student life, athletics, and dining.
sushi_do_the_roost
Sushi Do @ The Roost
the_cab
The Cab
the_dining_commons
The Dining Commons
YWRI
York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, housing health-related academic programs and clinics.

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What academic term is relevant now?
Fall 2026 runs Aug 31, 2026 – Dec 18, 2026.
How much campus context is included?
13 approved campus terms and 12 local details are included in full.
Are all approved campus terms included?
Yes. The complete approved glossary is available in the scrollable, searchable campus-language section.
Where does this guide come from?
Calendar dates, campus terms, and local details come from DormWay's approved campus reference library.

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Dance and Culture

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Power of Narrative

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Life in Rochester for Nazareth University Students

Everything you need to know about living and studying in Rochester.

Timezone

Eastern Time (ET)

Median Rent

$1,039

Cost of Living Index

89

Student Population

50,000

City Transportation

Walkability

61

Bikeability

59

Public Transit

Regional Transit Service (RTS)

Nearest Airports

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport

Climate Averages

Climate

Humid continental

Avg Annual Temp

49.5°F

Avg Snowfall

102 in

Campus Operations Snapshot

Parking and Transit

Lot A

surface_lot • General/Visitor

Free parking for Arts Center visitors; no overnight parking (2 a.m.–6 a.m.).

Lot F

surface_lot • Reserved/Visitor

Two-hour visitor parking (6 a.m.–3:30 p.m.); general parking in the evening.

Lot P

surface_lot • Resident/General

Used for move-in shuttles and general resident parking.

Campus News

Latest updates from Nazareth University

Nazareth awarded grant to lead 9/11 Day service project benefiting Oak Tree Food Pantry

Nazareth received a 9/11 Day grant to help fight food insecurity through a service project benefiting the on-campus food pantry.

Sep 11, 2026

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Nazareth first-year students participate in Operation Backpack event

A crew of Nazareth students helped the Volunteers of America ensure local kids have supplies for the start of the school year.

Sep 1, 2026

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Cathy Rasmussen named to 2026 RBJ Power List for Health Care

Nazareth Provost Cathy Rasmussen was recognized by the Rochester Business Journal for her leadership in health and human services.

Aug 15, 2026

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NazAlert mass emergency notification system is active for all students and staff.

NazAlert mass emergency notification system is active for all students and staff.

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Upcoming Events

What's happening at Nazareth University

President Finney Pop-Up!!

September 16, 2026

Campus (Specific location varies)

A pop-up event with President Maureen Finney as part of the NazWOW (Weeks of Welcome) celebrations.

Fun Friday with Student Engagement!

September 17, 2026

Campus

A student engagement event featuring activities to welcome students back to campus.

2026 Faculty Art Show Opening Reception

September 18, 2026

Arts Center Gallery

An annual exhibition featuring work by the Nazareth University Art and Design Department Faculty. Opening reception from 5pm to 7pm.

Naz Weekend: Purple Party

September 18, 2026

Campus

A dance party with DJ Zac Saeva, featuring a BBQ buffet and cash bar to kick off Naz Weekend.

Father Bryan Massingale Keynote

September 19, 2026

Linehan Chapel

A lecture titled 'Racial Solidarity, Catholic Identity, and the Challenge of White Christian Nationalism' from 3pm to 4pm.

Naz Women's Volleyball vs. SUNY-Delhi

September 19, 2026

Kidera Gym

Nazareth Women's Volleyball hosts SUNY-Delhi at 4 p.m.

Nazareth Alumni Dance Showcase

September 19, 2026

Linehan Chapel (Golisano Academic Complex)

Recent Dance Program alumni unite to showcase their talents in a free performance at 8pm.

Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Nazareth University

First-year students are required to live on campus unless they live with family within commuting distance or receive an exemption.

4 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.

McQuaid Hall

Capacity: 200

Room types: single, double

Locke Hall

Capacity: 150

Room types: single, double, suite

Roncalli Hall

Capacity: 180

Room types: single, double, suite

Wilson Commons Apartments

Capacity: 100

Room types: apartment style

Campus Details

Academic System

Semester

Control

Private Non-Profit

Email Domain

@www2.naz.edu

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