Location
Nazareth is situated on 150 acres in the town of Pittsford, seven miles from Rochester, New York state's fourth largest city. Classic and modern buildings are interspersed amongst expansive lawns, shady woodland groves, and landscaped gardens. Cultural, co-curricular, and entertainment opportunities include: music, dance, and theatrical presentations at the Nazareth College Arts Center and Glazer Music Performance Center, 25 Golden Flyer Division III athletic teams, 50+ clubs and organizations representing students' academic, cultural, interfaith, and athletic interests, and presentations from national and international scholars and performers. The Golisano Training Center, new in 2019, is a 120,000-square-foot athletic training and fitness space that includes an indoor track and turf field, multi-use courts, fitness center, and recreation facilities.
Campus Facilities & Equipment
With its focus on collaborative, hands-on learning, Nazareth College has invested more than $50 million in creating enhanced learning and research spaces for all areas of study, including Peckham Hall Integrated Center for Math and Sciences, York Wellness and Rehabilitation Institute, renovated nursing labs and learning spaces, Glazer Music Performance Center, and Golisano Training Center.
Off-Campus Opportunities
Nazareth's innovative SPARK program provides a value of up to $4,000 per student (in a grant plus a tuition waiver for summer experiences) to make research, internships, and study abroad possible.
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."