Completing the Degree Program
Separation from college
Each student’s continued registration at the college, the awarding of academic credits and the granting of any certificate or degree are entirely subject to the disciplinary authority of the college. The college reserves the right, therefore, to enforce the regulations concerning satisfactory academic performance and, in consequence, to cancel a student’s registration, to refuse academic credits or to deny a certificate or degree. Separation from the college may also be imposed as a penalty for any conduct which conflicts with the ideals of the college or damages its reputation and that of its students.
Comprehensive exam
Requirements for a comprehensive examination, where applicable, are described in the departmental regulations.
Thesis requirement
Thesis requirements, where applicable, are described in the departmental regulations.
Graduation
To qualify for the master’s degree, a candidate must complete satisfactorily all general and program requirements as outlined in this catalog. Degrees are awarded during the annual commencement ceremony on the date designated in the college academic calendar. Students completing the degree requirements in August or December may obtain their diploma before the next commencement. All students, regardless of when the requirements are completed (May, August, or December), must file a Request for Diploma form with the Office of Student Records. Students should contact that office regarding the deadline dates for such requests.
Each student’s name should be submitted to the registrar exactly as the student wishes it to appear on all official documents of the college. It is the student’s responsibility to keep this file accurate. A fee of $3.00 will be assessed to reprint a diploma if the name on the new diploma is to differ from that on the official registration record of the college.
Canadian students
In order to attend Canisius College, Canadian and other international students must receive a Certificate of Visa Eligibility (Form 1-20). This form is issued by Canisius College after the student has submitted proof of his/her ability to meet all educational and living expenses for the entire period of study. The student must provide this proof by filling out the Canisius College International Student Certification of Finances form, which includes a budget worksheet to help the student determine the total educational expenses. This form must have enough funds listed (in U.S. dollars) and verified to cover the full amount of the student’s educational and living expenses. This form must be submitted with the Application for Graduate Studies. The 1-20 form is mailed directly to the student by the office of student records.
Canadian first-time students must register for courses directly with the registrar (Mr. Blair Foster) or, in his absence, with the student records office. This form must be submitted at least ten business days before the student can register for courses.