Admissions Timeline
- Sign up for our electronic and regular (snail) mailing lists to receive information about Canisius.
- Make an appointment to visit Canisius and tour our campus.
- Find out about transfer admission and academic programs at Canisius when one of our representatives visits your school or one of a two-year college in your area.
- Fill out the Canisius College application for admission and submit it to your high school counselor so they can add your official high school transcript. Allow adequate time for processing. When you send the completed application and supporting materials, including SAT/ACT scores, you will automatically be considered for an academic merit scholarship.
- Attend a fall open house to learn about Canisius’ diverse academic programs, student life opportunities, admission and financial aid.
- File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for all forms of financial aid available at Canisius. We recommend you file the FAFSA online at www.fafsa.ed.gov for the fastest processing time. If you have already filed or re-filed the FAFSA for the 2007-2008 academic year, please remember to add Canisius so that we may receive our information and put together a package for you. The Canisius FAFSA code is 002681. You may also contact the Office of Student Financial Aid at 1-800-541-6348 or (716)-888-2300.
- Your tuition ($200) and housing ($200) deposits are due by May 1 to reserve your seat at Canisius for fall 2007. Housing and orientation assignments are prioritized based on date of deposit, so we recommend you send your deposit as soon as you have made the decision to enroll. Deposits may be sent to the Office of Admissions. You may also pay your deposit by credit card online at www.canisius.edu/transferaccept or by phone at 1-800-843-1517 or (716) 888-2200.
- Your acceptance letter may indicate an estimated number of credit hours. Please keep in mind that this is a preliminary estimate. The Office of Student Records will send you a formal credit evalutaion within three weeks.
- If you have been accepted to Canisius College prior to the completion of current coursework at another college, you are required to submit a final official transcript once you have completed all of your coursework.
- In addition, if you have not already submitted a completed Transfer Recommendation Form, you should make arrangements to have that completed by a Dean of Students or another appropriate individual at your current or most recent academic institution.
- Transfer students, like all Canisius students, receive individual assistance with registration from an academic advisor. A tuition deposit is required before any student may register for classes. After paying your tuition deposit, a letter will be sent to you about registering for classes and will include the name of your advisor.
- You will need to contact your advisor to arrange an appointment to register. If distance is a problem, a phone appointment can be arranged.
- Registration for transfer students will begin in late May/early June, depending on your program of study.
- If you plan to live on campus, please be sure to send in the trasfer student housing form you received in your acceptance packet once you have paid your deposit. **We cannot accept your transfer housing form until your deposit is paid.
- If you would like to learn more about the housing at Canisuis, we encourage you to visit our campus and/or visit the Residence Life Webpage at www.canisius.edu/reslife.
Personalized Assistance
After your application is approved, please feel free to contact an admissions counselor to discuss your transition to Canisius. If you have any questions now, visit the FAQ section of our Web site or contact the Admissions Office at (716) 888-2200 or 1-800-843-1517.
Visiting Canisius
Before you make the decision to transfer to Canisius College, we invite you to visit our campus. Schedule an appointment to meet your admissions counselor and take a tour today! Click here to learn more.
Financial Aid
The Office of Student Financial Aid will help you apply for financial assistance. Merit- and need-based forms of aid are available to transfer students, including scholarships, grants, student loans, and student employment.
Apply for financial aid as soon as you begin to consider Canisius College. Financial aid is available for students in the fall and spring semesters. To find out more, click here to visit our Financial Aid office.