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THERE’S ONE THING NIAGARA UNIVERSITY CAN OFFERYOURIGHTNOWBEFOREYOU<br />

EVEN APPLY, AND THAT’S PEACE OF MIND. THIS IS A UNIVERSITY YOU CAN COUNT ON.<br />

EVERY SINGLE DAY, YOU’LL BENEFIT FROM INVALUABLE PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES,<br />

MENTORSHIPS WITH AN IMPRESSIVE FACULTY, OPPORTUNITIES TO ENJOY LIFE WHILE<br />

MAKING A DIFFERENCE AND A BREATHTAKING, BINATIONAL LOCATION THAT IS QUITE<br />

LITERALLY ONE OF A KIND. WHAT’S MORE, THIS IS AN EDUCATION YOU CAN AFFORD.<br />

BE CONFIDENT NOW THAT BY THE TIME YOU GRADUATE, YOU’LL BE READY TO HAVE<br />

ASTANDOUTCAREER ANDLEADAMEANINGFULLIFE.WITHA162-YEARLEGACYOF<br />

EXCELLENCE TO UPHOLD AND 36,000 THRIVING, HAPPY, PURPLE-WEARING ALUMNI TO<br />

KEEP PROUD, WE WOULDN’T HAVE IT ANY OTHER WAY. PEACE OF MIND IS A REMARKABLE<br />

THING. IMAGINE WHAT ELSE YOU’LL GAIN FROM THE POWER OF NIAGARA.


A21 ST -CENTURY<br />

EDUCATION THAT PAIRS<br />

MARKETABLE SKILLS<br />

WITH LIFELONG LESSONS<br />

Now more than ever, employers recognize the value of<br />

employees with professional education and liberal arts skills.<br />

At <strong>Niagara</strong>, we offer both. Through hands-on learning and<br />

comprehensive curricula, you’ll be immersed in your chosen field<br />

from the start. At the same time, you’ll hone all those liberal arts<br />

skills — like writing, speaking, analytical thinking and creative<br />

problem-solving — that are essential in any profession or<br />

selected career path.<br />

We admit that it won’t be easy. However, with small, rigorous<br />

classes taught by engaging professors, you can expect the oneon-one<br />

attention that demands the best from you. Our faculty<br />

will mentor and guide you throughout your college career and<br />

long after you graduate. They want their students to be the best<br />

they can be, so they can GIVE THEIR BEST TO THE WORLD.<br />

19<br />

AVERAGE<br />

CLASS SIZE<br />

11:1<br />

STUDENT-TO-<br />

FACULTY RATIO<br />

%<br />

OF OUR PROFESSORS HAVE<br />

EARNED THE HIGHEST<br />

DEGREES IN THEIR FIELDS


U N D E R G R A D U A T E P R O G R A M S<br />

COLLEGE OF ARTS<br />

&SCIENCES<br />

ACTUARIALSCIENCE<br />

ART HISTORY WITH<br />

MUSEUM STUDIES<br />

BIOCHEMISTRY<br />

BIOLOGY<br />

Biotechnology<br />

CHEMISTRY: BA/BS<br />

COMMUNICATIONSTUDIES<br />

COMPUTER &<br />

INFORMATIONSCIENCES<br />

CRIMINALJUSTICE<br />

BS/MS Criminal Justice<br />

Administration<br />

(five-year program)<br />

ENGLISH<br />

ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE: BA/BS<br />

FRENCH<br />

GERONTOLOGY<br />

HISTORY<br />

INTERNATIONALSTUDIES<br />

LIBERALARTS<br />

LIFE SCIENCES<br />

MATHEMATICS: BA/BS<br />

NURSING<br />

Accelerated<br />

BS<br />

RN to BS<br />

PHILOSOPHY<br />

POLITICALSCIENCE<br />

PSYCHOLOGY: BA/BS<br />

Psychology/Clinical Mental Health<br />

Counseling BA/MS<br />

(six-year program)<br />

RELIGIOUS STUDIES<br />

SOCIALWORK<br />

SOCIOLOGY<br />

SPANISH<br />

THEATRE: BFA<br />

Design & Production<br />

Performance<br />

Theatre Specialization<br />

ASSOCIATE DEGREE<br />

General Studies<br />

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS<br />

ADMINISTRATION<br />

ACCOUNTING (BBA)<br />

BBA/MBA Accounting<br />

(five-year program)<br />

ECONOMICS: BA/BS<br />

FINANCE<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

Human Resources<br />

Integrated/General<br />

International Business<br />

Supply Chain<br />

MARKETING<br />

Food & CPG Marketing<br />

Integrated/General<br />

ASSOCIATE DEGREE<br />

Business<br />

COLLEGE OF HOSPITALITY<br />

&TOURISMMANAGEMENT<br />

HOTEL & RESTAURANT<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

Food & Beverage Management<br />

Luxury Hospitality Operations<br />

Planning, Development & Operations<br />

SPORT MANAGEMENT<br />

Sport Operations<br />

TOURISM & RECREATION<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

Event & Meeting Management<br />

Tourism Destination Management<br />

COLLEGE OF<br />

EDUCATION<br />

SINGLE AND DUAL CERTIFICATIONS:<br />

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND<br />

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<br />

(BIRTH - GRADE 6)<br />

CHILDHOOD AND MIDDLE<br />

CHILDHOOD EDUCATION<br />

(GRADE 1 - GRADE 9)<br />

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD AND<br />

ADOLESCENCE EDUCATION<br />

(GRADE 5 - GRADE 12)<br />

SPECIALEDUCATION<br />

AND CHILDHOOD<br />

(GRADE 1 - GRADE 6)<br />

+<br />

MAJORS<br />

55+ MINORS<br />

6PRE-PROFESSIONALTRACKS<br />

SPECIAL EDUCATION AND<br />

ADOLESCENCE<br />

(GRADE 7 - GRADE 12)<br />

TEACHING ENGLISH TO SPEAKERS<br />

OF OTHER LANGUAGES (TESOL)<br />

CONCENTRATION AREAS:<br />

Biology, Business, Chemistry, English<br />

Language Arts, Liberal Arts, French,<br />

Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> reserves the right to change the programs,<br />

schedules, or other terms and provisions described herein.


PRE-PROFESSIONAL<br />

TRACKS<br />

PRE-DENTAL<br />

PRE-LAW<br />

PRE-MEDICAL<br />

PRE-PHARMACY<br />

PRE-VETERINARY<br />

ROTC – ARMY<br />

99% OF OUR RECENT<br />

HOTEL & RESTAURANT<br />

MANAGEMENT GRADS<br />

REPORTED BEING EMPLOYED<br />

OR ENROLLED IN GRAD<br />

SCHOOL WITHIN ONE<br />

YEAROFGRADUATION<br />

100% OF OUR RECENT<br />

ARTS & SCIENCES GRADS<br />

REPORTED BEING EMPLOYED<br />

OR ENROLLED IN GRAD<br />

SCHOOL WITHIN ONE YEAR<br />

OF GRADUATION<br />

97% OF OUR RECENT<br />

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS<br />

ADMINISTRATION<br />

GRADS REPORTED BEING<br />

EMPLOYEDORENROLLED<br />

IN GRAD SCHOOL WITHIN<br />

ONE YEAR OF GRADUATION<br />

G R A D U A T E P R O G R A M S<br />

EDUCATION<br />

INITIAL TEACHEREDUCATION:<br />

EARLY CHILDHOOD & CHILDHOOD<br />

EDUCATION (ELEMENTARY)<br />

MIDDLE CHILDHOOD & ADOLESCENCE<br />

EDUCATION (SECONDARY)<br />

CONCENTRATION AREAS:<br />

Business, English Language Arts, French,<br />

Mathematics, Social Studies, Spanish<br />

LITERACY INSTRUCTION<br />

(BIRTH-GRADE 6/GRADES 5-12)<br />

SPECIAL EDUCATION ONLINE<br />

(GRADES 1-6/7-12)<br />

TESOL<br />

EARLY CHILDHOOD AND SPECIAL<br />

EDUCATION<br />

EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP ONLINE<br />

INTERNATIONAL TEACHING AND<br />

LEARNING: MASTER OF ARTS IN<br />

TEACHING (M.A.T.)<br />

DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES ONLINE<br />

COUNSELING<br />

APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS<br />

SCHOOLCOUNSELING<br />

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY<br />

CLINICALMENTALHEALTHCOUNSELING<br />

BRIDGE PROGRAM/CAS IN CLINICAL<br />

MENTALHEALTHCOUNSELING<br />

MASTER OF BUSINESS<br />

ADMINISTRATION<br />

ACCOUNTING<br />

FINANCE<br />

FINANCIALPLANNING<br />

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION<br />

GLOBAL BUSINESS & SUPPLY CHAIN<br />

HEALTHCARE ADMINISTRATION<br />

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT<br />

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS<br />

PROFESSIONALACCOUNTANCY<br />

STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT<br />

STRATEGIC MARKETING<br />

STRATEGIC MARKETING ONLINE<br />

STRATEGIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT<br />

100%OF OUR RECENT<br />

EDUCATION GRADS<br />

REPORTED BEING EMPLOYED<br />

OR ENROLLED IN GRAD<br />

SCHOOL WITHIN ONE<br />

YEAROFGRADUATION<br />

UNDECIDED?<br />

YOU’RE IN THE<br />

RIGHT PLACE.<br />

Between 15-20 percent of NU’s<br />

freshman class participate in our<br />

nationally recognized Academic<br />

Exploration Program, designed<br />

especially for those in search of<br />

their passion.<br />

MASTER OF<br />

CRIMINALJUSTICE ADMINISTRATION<br />

MASTER OF INFORMATION<br />

SECURITY AND<br />

DIGITALFORENSICS<br />

MASTER OF INTERDISCIPLINARY<br />

STUDIES<br />

MASTER OF SCIENCE<br />

IN FINANCE<br />

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN SPORT<br />

MANAGEMENT<br />

PH.D. IN LEADERSHIP<br />

AND POLICY


Live YOUR


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCES<br />

YOU NEED TO GET THE<br />

JOB YOU LOVE<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> students know that the key to competing in<br />

today’s job market is proving they’ve already done the<br />

work. With help from your professors and our Career<br />

Services team, you’ll find yourself building a rock-solid<br />

résumé with one-of-a-kind experiences that employers<br />

will want to hear about — like a 10-week work-abroad<br />

program in Lake Como, Italy, or a precepted clinical<br />

experience at a major hospital. AND THE BEST PART IS<br />

YOU CAN GET STARTED RIGHT AWAY.<br />

EMAIL US. LET’S TALK<br />

ABOUT YOUR INTERESTS AND<br />

POTENTIAL CAREER PATHS.<br />

CAREERS@NIAGARA.EDU<br />

800HRS<br />

OUR HOSPITALITY STUDENTS<br />

GRADUATE WITH AT LEAST<br />

800 HOURS OF PRACTICAL<br />

INDUSTRY EXPERIENCE,<br />

GIVING THEM A HUGE EDGE<br />

IN JOB INTERVIEWS<br />

INTERNSHIPS<br />

A few examples you may<br />

have heard of, many of which<br />

are paid: Bausch & Lomb, Buffalo<br />

Bills, CBS, Citi (Toronto), Delaware<br />

North Companies, Deloitte, Disney,<br />

M&T Bank, Rich Products, Roswell<br />

Park Comprehensive Cancer<br />

Center, Verizon, and Xerox.<br />

RESEARCH<br />

What makes research different<br />

at <strong>Niagara</strong>? The fact that you can<br />

begin during your very first year.<br />

Think lab work, grant work,<br />

internships with a research focus,<br />

research courses, co-authoring<br />

papers with your professors and<br />

presenting your findings at local,<br />

regional and national conferences.<br />

BINATIONAL<br />

Being so close to the border,<br />

NU students are able to serve the<br />

region from Buffalo to Toronto<br />

nearly any day of the week. Our<br />

efforts, including partnership<br />

programs between <strong>Niagara</strong> and<br />

schools in Ontario, are advancing<br />

commerce, trade, culture and<br />

educational collaboration<br />

between the U.S. and Canada.<br />

“<br />

Being able to<br />

work with cancer<br />

cells alongside<br />

my professors<br />

and present my<br />

research has<br />

prepared mefor<br />

medical school<br />

and acareer<br />

in healthcare.<br />

”<br />

- KORIN N E THORNE, ’16<br />

BIOLOGY MAJOR<br />

STUDY ABROAD<br />

With nearly 200 study-abroad<br />

opportunities in more than<br />

30 countries, you can spend<br />

a semester, January term or<br />

summer session anywhere<br />

from Australia to China, Italy<br />

to Ireland, Peru to Vietnam.<br />

NEARLY<br />

200<br />

STUDY-ABROAD<br />

OPPORTUNITIES


ECOME A<br />

OWER PLAYER<br />

N any FIELD<br />

“ The Career Services Office was a great<br />

help—working with me on my résumé and<br />

cover letters, arranging interviews with<br />

companies, conducting practice interviews<br />

and finding internships.<br />

They treated me as a young<br />

professional, not just a student.”<br />

KATELYN WAR R EN, ’10<br />

Contract Specialist<br />

DepartmentofDefense<br />

WatervlietArsenal<br />

New York<br />

“Through the nursing program, I had an internship in<br />

the NICU at Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo.<br />

I learned so much about nursing and what it<br />

means to be a NICU nurse. it really showed<br />

me that being a NICU nurse is what I want<br />

to do with my life.”<br />

V I E N G V I L AY V O N G K H I LY, ’16<br />

“ The College of<br />

Business Administration<br />

prepared me for a career that<br />

requires leadership, critical thinking, creativity<br />

and professionalism. The Office of Career Services<br />

guided me and helped me prepare for important<br />

interviews. I always felt comfortable with the notion<br />

of graduating from <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> and having<br />

a job right after. I’m blessed to say that I am a<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> alum.”<br />

Registered Nurse<br />

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit,<br />

Strong Memorial Hospital<br />

Rochester, New York<br />

ISAAC D E LOS SANTOS, ’15, M B A ’1 6<br />

Branch Management Trainee<br />

M&T Bank’s Management Development Program<br />

Buffalo, New York


GRADUATE SCHOOLS<br />

Boston <strong>University</strong><br />

Case Western Reserve <strong>University</strong><br />

Cornell <strong>University</strong><br />

George Mason <strong>University</strong><br />

Harvard Law School<br />

Kent State <strong>University</strong><br />

New England Law<br />

New York <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Northeastern <strong>University</strong><br />

Syracuse <strong>University</strong><br />

Texas A&M <strong>University</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> of California, Irvine<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Denver<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Maryland<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Notre Dame<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Rochester<br />

<strong>University</strong> of Toronto<br />

Villanova <strong>University</strong><br />

Washington State <strong>University</strong><br />

ALUMNI SUCCESSES THAT<br />

SPEAKFORTHEMSELVES<br />

Distinguished by academic excellence and grounded in ethics,<br />

a<strong>Niagara</strong>education is an exceptional one because it produces<br />

graduates who are successful and fulfilled — who are productive<br />

in the world and for the world. Our goal is to set you up to lead a<br />

life you and your family are proud of, and to see a lifelong return<br />

on your investment. Our alumni are doing exactly that, while<br />

supporting fellow Purple Eagles every step of the way.<br />

EMPLOYERS<br />

Alliance Advisory Group<br />

Barriston LLP<br />

Buffalo Bills<br />

Buffalo Bisons<br />

Buffalo Sabres<br />

Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group<br />

Catholic Health Systems<br />

Citi<br />

City of Toronto<br />

Delaware North Companies<br />

Geico<br />

Honeywell International Inc.<br />

Ivoclar Vivadent<br />

Key Bank<br />

M&T Bank<br />

Merani Hotel Group<br />

New England Financial<br />

New Era<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Health System<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Tourism and Convention Corporation<br />

OVC: Primary Health Care Center<br />

PricewaterhouseCoopers<br />

Rich Products<br />

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center<br />

Toronto Catholic School Board<br />

Toronto District School Board<br />

UBS<br />

Viacom International Inc.<br />

Waldorf Astoria<br />

Yahoo! Inc./OATH<br />

ALUMNI IN THE NIAGARA<br />

NETWORK AVAILABLE<br />

TO HELP SUPPORT<br />

YOUR CAREER


To say our binational location is unique is an understatement.<br />

From our gorgeous campus atop Monteagle Ridge in picturesque<br />

Lewiston, we can easily get anywhere. The world-famous <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

Falls, Toronto’s world-class financial district, the rest of the world via<br />

two nearby airports — it’s all within reach. When you visit, ask about<br />

our connections to schools in Canada and the impressive presence of<br />

international students on campus. It’s easy to see how where we are<br />

is so much a part of who we are: global citizens who are world-ready.<br />

IN SHORT, YOU’LL LOVE IT HERE.


“<br />

One of the greatest perks about being a <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

student is the location! Canada is just a stone’s<br />

throw away and can be seen from all over campus.<br />

It’s thrilling to be so close to the border.<br />

”<br />

- PETER RAIMONDO, ’17<br />

THEATRE PERFORMANCE MAJOR<br />

SEE WHAT IT’S LIKE TO LIVE


Take the stage with the <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

Acapella Club. Take the field with<br />

your flag football team. Take a stand<br />

in Model UN. Whatever you do, take<br />

advantage. With an undergraduate<br />

class of 3,000, we’re the perfect size<br />

for any student to be engaged,<br />

become a leader and make a real<br />

difference. It’s also the right number<br />

of people to form lifelong friendships.<br />

Here, we recommend leaving early<br />

for class, because you’ll be stopping<br />

along the way to say hi to a lot of<br />

familiar faces.<br />

ACADEMIC, SOCIAL<br />

AND MEDIA GROUPS<br />

Accounting Society<br />

Aquila Literary Journal<br />

Bienvenidos<br />

Biology Club<br />

Bowling Club<br />

Cyber Security Club<br />

Future Teachers Association<br />

Hospitality & Tourism Association<br />

Marketing Association<br />

Model UN<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Acapella<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Wire (student newspaper)<br />

NU Finance<br />

NU Honors Program<br />

Psychology Club<br />

ROTC Drill Team<br />

Sport Management Association<br />

The Ridge Report<br />

WNIA<br />

LEADERSHIP<br />

OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Campus Programming Board<br />

Commuter Advocacy Board<br />

New Student Orientation Leaders<br />

Residence Hall Association<br />

Student Government Association<br />

THINGS TO DO<br />

Casino Night<br />

Chapel Choir<br />

Comedy Shows<br />

Culture Nights<br />

FirstFest<br />

Fitness Challenge<br />

Game Shows<br />

Hypnotists<br />

Late Night <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

Moonlight Bingo<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong>’s Got Talent<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Plunge<br />

Open Skate<br />

Outdoor Movies<br />

Ridgefest Week<br />

Winter Ball<br />

GREEK LIFE<br />

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority<br />

Phi Sigma Sigma Sorority<br />

Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity<br />

DIVISION I SPORTS<br />

Baseball (M)<br />

Basketball (M and W)<br />

Cross Country (M and W)<br />

Golf (M and W)<br />

Hockey (M)<br />

Lacrosse (W)<br />

Outdoor Track and Field (W)<br />

Soccer (M and W)<br />

Softball (W)<br />

Swimming and Diving (M and W)<br />

Tennis (M and W)<br />

Volleyball (W)<br />

THE AVERAGE GPA<br />

OF OUR DIVISION I<br />

STUDENT ATHLETES<br />

IS ABOVE A 3.0<br />

PLACES TO GO<br />

Buffalo Bills Games<br />

Buffalo Sabres Games<br />

Buffalo Theatre District<br />

Buffalo Zoo<br />

Canalside<br />

Castellani Art Museum<br />

CPB’s Great Escapes<br />

Ellicottville/Holiday Valley<br />

Ski Resort<br />

Fashion Outlet Mall<br />

Maid of the Mist<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> Falls<br />

New York City Adventures<br />

Purple Eagles Road Trips<br />

<strong>Senior</strong> Cruise<br />

Toronto Excursions<br />

Village of Lewiston<br />

Events and Festivals<br />

VINCENTIAN<br />

AT HEART<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong>’s mission is inspired by<br />

St. Vincent de Paul, a 17th-century<br />

Catholic priest, and his mission of<br />

providing compassionate service to<br />

those most in need. No matter their<br />

background, religion or core beliefs,<br />

NU students are called to look<br />

beyond themselves to recognize<br />

the value and dignity of all life and<br />

become the change they want to<br />

see in the world.<br />

SERVICE<br />

OPPORTUNITIES<br />

Campus Ministry<br />

“<br />

For students looking to grow their own<br />

faith, Campus Ministry offers various<br />

clubs and activities across campus.<br />

IMPACT<br />

Our mission-based program is a multiyear<br />

model that delivers tangible<br />

outcomes for thecommunity and careerrelated<br />

service experience for our<br />

students through project-based learning.<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

Community Action Program<br />

NUCAP organizes a wide variety of<br />

services for the local community,<br />

from volunteering in soup kitchens<br />

to assisting in nursing homes.<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> was the first<br />

school I visited, and I fell<br />

in love with the beauty<br />

and the family feel of the<br />

campus. Within two<br />

hours of being here as a<br />

freshman, I met my best<br />

friends. Everyone is so<br />

friendly and makes you<br />

feel at home.<br />

”<br />

- ALYSSA KRAWCZYK, ’19<br />

ACCOUNTING MAJOR<br />

STUDENT CLUBS AND<br />

+ ORGANIZATIONS


AKINSHIPTHATWILL<br />

ALWAYS HAVE YOUR BACK<br />

Across campus, you’ll see a lot of purple (especially<br />

on Fridays). But when we say “Purple Pride,” it means<br />

more than just a color. It’s a state of mind. It’s how we<br />

celebrate and take pride in everything and<br />

everyone here.<br />

You can see it on our beautiful campus. You can<br />

hear it in the N-Zone. You can feel it wherever you<br />

travel. It’s what forms the lifelong connections made<br />

among faculty, staff and students and holds together<br />

our 36,000-strong alumni network of attorneys<br />

and analysts, sports managers and restauranteurs,<br />

teachers and healers. Together, we cover the world<br />

in purple.<br />

But no matter where we end up, we look out for one<br />

another and call <strong>Niagara</strong> home. AND PURPLE WILL<br />

LOOK GOOD ON YOU.<br />

“<br />

Everywhere you<br />

look, you’ll see people<br />

sporting <strong>Niagara</strong> gear,<br />

athletes or not. And<br />

that’s because we all<br />

support our school<br />

and what we stand<br />

for as a whole.<br />

”<br />

- BRIANA NEALE, ’17<br />

S O C IAL WORK & SPANISH<br />

DOU B L E M A JOR<br />

200+<br />

STUDENT<br />

MEMBERS OF<br />

THE N-ZONE<br />

ONE OF THE BEST STUDENT<br />

CHEERING SECTIONS YOU’LL<br />

EVER COME ACROSS


AND WE’LL HELP<br />

YOU MAKE IT HAPPEN<br />

We believe so strongly in the lifelong benefits of our private, high-quality education<br />

that we work hard to make it accessible for every admitted student. Our financial<br />

aid counselors are more than willing to meet with you and your family to create a<br />

personalized plan and to go over the many options we have available to make<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> affordable for you.<br />

MILLION<br />

NIAGARA CONTRIBUTES MORE THAN<br />

$45 MILLION EACH YEAR TO ITS OWN<br />

SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT PROGRAMS


%<br />

OF INCOMING<br />

STUDENTS RECEIVEA<br />

FINANCIAL AID PACKAGE<br />

U.S. NEWS & WORLD<br />

REPORT—BEST VALUE<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> is deemed a “Best Value” by U.S. News &<br />

World Report, a calculation that takes into account a school’s<br />

academic quality and the net cost of attendance for a student<br />

who received the average level of need-based financial aid.<br />

THE FOUR-YEAR GRADUATION<br />

RATE FOR FULL-TIME NU STUDENTS<br />

IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE<br />

BUFFALO-NIAGARA REGION<br />

This means you’re more likely to graduate on<br />

time and save money by doing so.


IN ADDITION TO FILING<br />

FOR FEDERAL AID, YOU COULD…<br />

LOCK IN YOUR TUITION RATE<br />

FOR ALL FOUR YEARS<br />

Our Level Tuition Plan gives new, full-time freshmen<br />

the option of stabilizing their initial tuition rate for<br />

four consecutive years. In other words, you can rest<br />

assured that if tuition costs rise in the years ahead,<br />

yours will remain the same.<br />

MAKE INTEREST-FREE<br />

MONTHLY PAYMENTS<br />

This option allows families to pay the cost of<br />

each semester in one down payment of 20 percent,<br />

with the remaining amount divided into four<br />

monthly payments.<br />

RECEIVE A MERIT-BASED<br />

SCHOLARSHIP, AWARD OR GRANT<br />

Awarded to students based on special talents, skills<br />

or high academic achievement, <strong>Niagara</strong>’s merit-based<br />

scholarships, awards and grants don’t need to<br />

be repaid.<br />

To see if you qualify, check out our net price calculator<br />

at NIAGARA.EDU/NET-PRICE-CALCULATOR.<br />

Ask us about our<br />

community service,<br />

theatre and athletic<br />

scholarships and our<br />

military incentives.<br />

FRESHMAN MERIT-BASED AWARDS<br />

Students may be eligible for merit-based awards<br />

up to $24,000 a year for four years; students must<br />

maintain satisfactory academic progress.<br />

NU TRUSTEES<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

NU PRESIDENTIAL<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS<br />

NU ACHIEVEMENT<br />

AWARDS<br />

NU GRANTS<br />

NU DEAN’S<br />

SCHOLARSHIPS


APPLY FOR A GRANT<br />

(THAT DOESN’T NEED<br />

TO BE REPAID)<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong>, federal and state grants are<br />

awarded to students who show they have financial<br />

need. From the Federal Pell Grant to the New York<br />

State Tuition Assistance Program, we can walk you<br />

through all your options.<br />

WORK ON CAMPUS TO<br />

HELP PAY FOR SCHOOL<br />

Students who are awarded a work-study or community<br />

advisor position on campus can use their earnings to<br />

help pay their tuition costs.<br />

For more details, visit<br />

NIAGARA.EDU/WORK-STUDY.<br />

To learn more about your financial aid options,<br />

call our Office of Financial Aid at 716.286.8686,<br />

or email FINAID@NIAGARA.EDU.<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> encourages all men and women whose aptitude and demonstrated achievement<br />

in high school or college give evidence of their ability to successfully complete the various programs<br />

to apply for admission. Consistent with our Catholic and Vincentian mission, <strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong><br />

welcomes all students regardless of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation,<br />

military status, sex, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, or marital status.


NU AT A GLANCE<br />

LOCATION<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> is located in historic<br />

Lewiston, New York, four minutes<br />

from <strong>Niagara</strong> Falls, 20 minutes<br />

from Buffalo and 90 minutes<br />

from Toronto.<br />

ENROLLMENT<br />

3,000 undergraduates and<br />

more than 950 graduate<br />

students study on campus<br />

and worldwide.<br />

ACADEMICS<br />

More than 80 majors, over 55<br />

minors, six pre-professional<br />

options and several combined<br />

master’s programs.<br />

FACULTY<br />

94 percent of <strong>Niagara</strong> professors<br />

have earned the highest degree in<br />

their fields.<br />

STUDENT LIFE<br />

100-plus student clubs and<br />

organizations, including honor<br />

societies. In addition, the Kiernan<br />

Recreation Center offers a wide<br />

variety of recreational and health/<br />

wellness programs.<br />

STUDENT HOUSING<br />

On-campus housing is available<br />

for all four years in traditional<br />

residence halls, Varsity Village or<br />

our student apartment complex.<br />

ALUMNI<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong>’s 36,000 alumni have<br />

assumed positions in virtually<br />

every career area.<br />

FINANCIAL AID<br />

99 percent of our incoming<br />

freshmen and transfers receive<br />

financial aid.<br />

INVESTING IN<br />

EXCELLENCE<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> has invested $95 million<br />

in student scholarships, new facilities<br />

and innovative academic programs<br />

since 2007. The B. Thomas Golisano<br />

Center for Integrated Sciences, the<br />

Russell J. Salvatore Dining Commons<br />

renovation and addition, the Gacioch<br />

Family Alumni and Admissions Center,<br />

and the Elizabeth Ann Clune Center for<br />

Theatre are just a few examples.<br />

ATHLETICS<br />

Eight men’s and 10 women’s NCAA<br />

Division I teams compete in the<br />

Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference<br />

and the Atlantic Hockey<br />

Association. We also offer very<br />

active club and intramural<br />

sports programs.


“<br />

<strong>Niagara</strong> <strong>University</strong> is a bright, shining university,<br />

illuminated by great faculty and students, committed<br />

administrators, staff members — and a living mission.<br />

Inspired by the Catholic and Vincentian tradition, we<br />

seek to develop the whole person — mind, body, heart and<br />

soul — for the benefit of one’s personal and professional life.<br />

”<br />

- REV. JAMES J . MAHER, C.M.<br />

PRESIDENT


NU ACCOLADES…<br />

“BEST IN THE NORTHEAST”<br />

- U.S. News & World Report<br />

“BEST IN THE NORTHEAST”<br />

- The Princeton Review<br />

“BEST VALUE”<br />

- U.S. News & World Report<br />

“BEST NORTHERN<br />

REGIONAL UNIVERSITIES”<br />

- College Choice<br />

“CATHOLIC COLLEGE<br />

OF DISTINCTION”<br />

- Colleges of Distinction<br />

NEXT STEPS<br />

VISIT<br />

The best way to decide if <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

is right for you is to come see us on<br />

Monteagle Ridge. Between weekday<br />

and Saturday visits, Information<br />

Sessions and Open Houses, there<br />

are plenty of ways to experience<br />

NU on your terms.<br />

Plan your visit today at<br />

NIAGARA.EDU/VISITING-<br />

NIAGARA<br />

If you have a disability and need accommodations to<br />

participate in visit activities, please advise the Office<br />

of Admissions when you schedule your appointment.<br />

APPLY<br />

We encourage you to apply for<br />

admission and financial aid as soon<br />

as possible if you believe <strong>Niagara</strong><br />

<strong>University</strong> is the right school for<br />

you. Applications are processed<br />

on a rolling basis, and decisions<br />

are made within a few weeks.<br />

To get started, visit<br />

NIAGARA.EDU/APPLY<br />

REACH OUT<br />

Our admissions counselors are<br />

here if you have any questions or<br />

would like more information about<br />

anything <strong>Niagara</strong> — and we love to<br />

chat with prospective students<br />

and their families.<br />

Give us a call at<br />

716.286.8700<br />

or email ADMISSIONS@<br />

NIAGARA.EDU

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