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 AccessOrientations
Our orientation programs are designed to ensure each student begins their NU journey on the path to success.
Summer Orientation (SumO)
Niagara University’s Summer Orientation program helps incoming freshmen and their families make a seamless transition into university life by exploring key academic, co-curricular, and support services before the fall semester begins.
Graduate Studies Orientation
Virtual Orientation for Graduate Studies is designed to help new graduate students make a smooth and confident transition into their academic journey at Niagara University.
Graduate Studies OrientationHealth Forms
Before you embark on this exciting new chapter at NU, we want to make sure you’re all set for a healthy and successful start on campus.
All students are required to complete the health forms.
Please submit your medical forms, insurance verification, and required immunizations (per New York State Public Health Law Sections 2165 and 2167) to Health Services at least 30 days before classes begin. This is in addition to submitting your proof of insurance to Haylor when waiving out of the University’s Health Insurance plan.
If you’re unable to meet this deadline, contact Health Services at 716-286-8390 — we’re happy to help. All forms must be received no later than the first day of classes.
Please note: If your health forms aren’t submitted on time, a hold will be placed on your student account, and you could risk being deregistered from classes.
Transfer Students:
Your previous school only sends transcripts — you’ll still need to submit your own health records and other required document.
Health Insurance
Niagara University requires ALL full-time undergraduate students to retain health insurance, including athletes, international, and Canadian students.
New to NU Student Information
Parents and students should watch the videos below to help prepare for the Fall!
What Happens After Summer Orientation?
Summer Advisement
Summer Orientation is over – now what? You had fun, made new friends, and learned more about Niagara, but what are the next steps? What comes after SumO? It’s time to schedule a meeting to answer academic questions and understand your schedule.
Schedule your advisement meeting!
What might be covered during the meeting?
- Questions you may have.
- Potential transfer credit.
- The academic calendar.
- How to access your course content.
- What to expect in the first week of classes.
- How to get your books and /or educational materials.
What if I can’t attend my meeting?
- You will receive an email confirmation when you schedule. In the email, if you select (NO), indicating that you are unable to attend, the meeting is automatically canceled.
- Go to the calendar associated with the email you used to schedule. Click on the calendar appointment. Select NO and the meeting will be canceled.
- Reschedule by selecting a new appointment through the QR code or link provided.
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Dates to Remember
Summer will fly by, so be sure not to miss these important dates. If you have any questions or concerns, be sure to connect with your admissions counselor.
Accepted Student Day 2025
We welcomed future Purple Eagles to campus on Saturday, April 6, 2025 for our Accepted Student Celebration!
If you were unable to come, there are still plenty of opportunities to visit campus. Check out our upcoming events for accepted students!
Accepted Student Events
Theatre and Fine Arts BFA Auditions – Feb. 1
February 1, 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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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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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!
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
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Join the NU Community
Connect with fellow Purple Eagles on our main social media accounts and our private Accepted Student pages.
