Meaning of Being a NU Student

NU Creed

The NU creed was written by a student committee summarizing what it means to be an NU student

• We the students of Niagara University, affirm our commitment to excellence in higher education.
• We promise to challenge ourselves, both inside and outside the classroom, and to uphold the highest standards of scholarship and integrity.
• We proclaim and desire to be lifelong learners, fostering the growth of mind, body, heart and soul in ourselves and others.
• We pledge to strengthen our community by serving those most in need, actively striving for social justice in all situations.
• We affirm that Niagara’s Catholic and Vincentian values will guide us as we respect the God-given dignity of every person; we know that our success is defined not only by what we achieve, but by the time and talents we commit to serving others.
• The Freshman Year at Niagara University is a life-altering experience that connects you to NU and lays the groundwork for your success. The total university community uses best practices and works together to welcome, educate and engage students, helping them develop clarity in who they are and what their expectations are, in relation to other students, their family, and to the university and its mission. Now is the time to dream and work to make those dreams reality.