Learn About Niagara

Who We Are

Niagara University is a private coeducational liberal arts university founded in 1856 by the Vincentian Fathers and Brothers.  As the oldest Vincentian university in the United States, we have a rich Catholic heritage that enriches every aspect of life at Niagara.  We welcome students of all faiths and ethnic backgrounds.

Our Mission

Niagara University seeks to develop the whole person - mind, body, heart, and soul - for the benefit of each student's personal and professional life. We draw inspiration from St. Vincent de Paul, who organized his contemporaries to respond compassionately to people's basic needs. Continuing this tradition, Niagara seeks to inspire its students to serve all members of society, especially the poor and oppressed, in local communities and in the larger world.

What We Offer

Niagara students may choose from more than 50 majors - including preprofessional tracks in predental, prelaw, premedical, prepharmacology, prepharmacy, preveterinary, and ROTC -Army - as well as the award-winning Academic Exploration Program for undeclared students.

Combined Master's Programs

Earn your undergraduate and master's degrees in just five years with our combined programs in accounting (BBA/MBA), criminal justice (BS/MS), and commerce (BS/MBA)

Nursing Degree Completion Program

Registered nurses (RNs) seeking to complete their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) may apply for Niagara's nursing completion program.

Preprofessional Partnerships

Niagara University offers several pre-professional opportunities in conjunction with other universities. Dentistry: 3+4 partnership with the State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo. Medicine: 3+4 partnership with Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine (LECOM). Pharmacy: 3+4 partnership with SUNY Buffalo and a 2+3 partnership with LECOM.

When to Visit

The best way to find out if Niagara University is the place for you is to come visit our campus. You'll meet current students who can tell you firsthand how the university has made a difference in their lives, and you'll talk with professors who can show you how it might make a difference in yours. We offer a variety of visit events to choose from:

Open Houses

This annual event usually takes place in October. Discover all the advantages of NU through presentations on admissions and financial aid, one-on-one conversations with faculty members, an academic presentation, and a tour of the campus. You may even catch our ice hockey or basketball teams practicing for the upcoming season.

Discovery Days

We describe these as "mini open houses." Enjoy an afternoon with sessions on admissions and financial aid, presentations on academics and student life, lunch, and a campus tour.

Niagara Nights

Stay for an overnight visit in a residence hall while classes are in session. With a current student as your host, you'll eat meals in the dining hall and attend classes and activities on campus.

Weekday & Saturday Appointments

We will schedule a personal interview with an admissions counselor and a student tour of campus for you.  To make a reservation for your campus visit, call 716-286-8700 or 800-462-2111 or e-mail admissions@niagara.edu.

*If you have a disability and need accommodations to participate in visit activities, please advise the Office of Admissions when you schedule your appointment.