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Private Non-Profit Liberal Arts College in Rochester, NY. Operating on a semester system.
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On this page Student guide Syllabi City life Housing Campus details 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 May 25 → Aug 21, 2026
Summer 2026
Aug 31 → Dec 18, 2026
Fall 2026 Relevant now
Jan 19 → May 10, 2027
Spring 2027
May 17 → Jun 24, 2027
Summer A 2027
Jun 28 → Aug 5, 2027
Summer B 2027
Aug 30 → Dec 17, 2027
Fall 2027
Jan 18 → May 8, 2028
Spring 2028
May 15 → Jun 22, 2028
Summer A 2028
Jun 26 → Aug 3, 2028
Summer B 2028
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B C G K M N O S T 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. Quick answers Useful facts students can verify from the guide above.
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. Using DormWay at Nazareth University What the product handles for students.
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Campus News Latest updates from Nazareth University
Nazareth University sees growth amid statewide trend of decreasing enrollment Nazareth University welcomes a growing student body for the Fall 2026 semester, bucking the trend of declining enrollment in New York State.
Aug 27, 2026
Read More The Princeton Review names Nazareth to its 392 Best Colleges: 2027 Edition Nazareth University has once again been recognized as one of the nation's best institutions for undergraduate education.
Aug 25, 2026
Read More Nazareth Arts Center announces its 2026-27 season The Arts Center at Nazareth University reveals its full season lineup, featuring headliner Giancarlo Esposito.
Aug 20, 2026
Read More NazAlert is the mass emergency notification system used to notify the campus of emergencies and precautionary actions. NazAlert is the mass emergency notification system used to notify the campus of emergencies and precautionary actions.
Read More Upcoming Events What's happening at Nazareth University
NazWOW-SuccessFest September 3, 2026
An event focused on student success and engagement.
State Fair Ticket Giveaway! September 3, 2026
Part of NazWOW 2026, students can get tickets for the state fair.
Waffle on a Stick! September 3, 2026
A sweet treat event for students during the Weeks of Welcome.
College Colors Day! September 4, 2026
Show your school spirit by wearing Nazareth colors.
Grocery Bingo! September 4, 2026
A popular campus event where students can win groceries.
National Pet Rock Day! September 6, 2026
A fun, creative event for students to celebrate Pet Rock Day.
Wish you were here! Postcard making event September 7, 2026
Create and send postcards to friends and family.
Make Your Own Street Sign! September 8, 2026
A creative workshop to design custom street signs.
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