Get Started!
Take the first steps on your path as a new college student using the links below. Contact your Admissions Counselor with any questions!
1. Activate Purple Pass
Set up your PurplePass Account using the info on your acceptance letter. Do this first!
Activate3. Complete the Welcome Portal
Complete the Admitted Student Action Items in the Welcome Portal. This will set you up for success as a newly admitted student!
The Welcome Portal is now open! Registration for Summer Orientation for Fall 2026 begins on April 1.
Welcome Portal AccessAccepted Student Events
Theatre and Fine Arts BFA Auditions – Feb. 15
February 15, 2026, 9:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Prospective Theatre and Fine Arts BFA students are invited to attend Niagara University’s annual BFA Auditions and Interviews in The Leary Theater.
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Syracuse-Area Accepted Student Reception
March 11, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate your acceptance to NU with your family, explore what your next steps will look like, and meet the community who will support you on your journey.
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Rochester-Area Accepted Student Reception
March 12, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Celebrate your acceptance to NU with your family, explore what your next steps will look like, and meet the community who will support you on your journey.
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Albany Area Accepted Student Reception
March 19, 2026, 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Celebrate your acceptance to NU with your family, explore what your next steps will look like, and meet the community who will support you on your journey.
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Accepted Student Celebration Day
April 11, 2026, 10:00 AM - 2:30 PM
Join us for a student-led Accepted Student Celebration Day to welcome you into the Purple Eagle community!
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Niagara Nights on April 21
April 21, 2026, 4:00 PM - April 22, 2026, 12:00 PM
Accepted Niagara University students are invited to experience life as a Purple Eagle on The Ridge.
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Cinco de Mayo Accepted Student Social
May 5, 2026, 4:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Celebrate your acceptance to Niagara University with a Cinco de Mayo Accepted Student Social on Tuesday, May 5, at 4 p.m.
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Tuition & Aid
Questions about affordability? Discover how our generous financial aid packages can make your college experience affordable. 100% of first year students at Niagara University receive financial assistance!
Tuition RatesScholarships and Grants
We encourage all incoming students to explore scholarship and grant opportunities to lessen the overall cost of your education. Scholarships and grants are not loans, and don't need to be repaid.
Scholarships & Grants
Visit Our Campus
If you haven’t yet visited our beautiful campus, schedule a tour now! We know you’ll feel right at home as soon as you experience our close-knit, supportive community and student body for yourself. Our campus is rich with culture and history, and the surrounding area offers everything from great dining and nightlife to one of the seven wonders of the natural world! Come see what life on Monteagle Ridge is all about!
New to NU Student Information
Parents and students should watch the videos below to help prepare for the Fall!
Post Your Purple Pride
Join the NU Community
Connect with fellow Purple Eagles on our main social media accounts and our private Accepted Student pages.
