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About NU

Niagara University is a liberal arts university in the Vincentian and Catholic traditions. Basic to the academic, co-curricular and extracurricular programs at NU is the conviction that the students need, on the one hand, to be prepared for productive roles in society and, on the other, to be provided with the opportunity to fulfill their intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual potential. The various colleges offer courses and directed experiences which equip students for a wide variety of professions and other careers. A broadly based, integrated program of liberal arts and sciences courses, supported by an array of extracurricular activities chosen for the wide variety of their appeal, is designed to supply holistic education.

Niagara recognizes its place in the local community and feels obligated to place its considerable facilities and resources at the disposal of neighboring groups and individuals, to whatever extent may be feasible. Thousands of people come to the campus annually to attend intercollegiate sporting events, theater performances and other cultural activities. Niagara participates in 19 NCAA Division I sports in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference. Its men’s hockey team plays in the Atlantic Hockey Association.

Vincentian tradition gives Niagara University its unique identity. It was founded in 1856 by the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers, who take their name from their founder, Vincent de Paul. Vincent was a French priest who lived from 1581 to 1660. Vincent’s special dedication was to the poor and helpless. Because of its Vincentian heritage, Niagara seeks to instill in its students a deep concern for the rights and dignity of the human person, especially for the poor, the suffering, the handicapped, and the outcast. This has been recognized by The Templeton Foundation, which numbered Niagara among 100 colleges and universities nationwide that were recognized for offering programs that inspire students to lead ethical and civic-minded lives.

Mailing Address

5795 Lewiston Rd.
Niagara University, NY 14109

Phone

716.285.1212
1.800.778.3450

Surrounding Area

The Niagara area holds a treasure of wonderful resources to explore and experience.

Niagara Falls is just minutes away from the campus, as well as the many parks that surround the falls and the Niagara River on both the U.S. and Canadians sides of the border. Other well-known attractions include Artpark in Lewiston, historic Old Fort Niagara, Maid of the Mist, the world-famous Aquarium of Niagara Falls, Power Vista, and much more.

Attractions such as these draw millions of visitors annually from all over the world, and offer Niagara University students a unique opportunity to participate in global educational experiences.

Also, the campus is not far from Toronto and Buffalo.   Museums, art galleries, fine restaurants, upbeat night spots, major shopping centers, outlet malls, and many cultural activities are within a relatively short drive.

If you are a sports fan, you can enjoy the excitement of the Buffalo Bills, Sabres, Bandits and Bisons or the Toronto Blue Jays, Maple Leafs and Raptors.