Admission
Men and women of ability and achievement are welcome in the Graduate Division of Canisius College. Their acceptability as students is determined by the individual departments on the basis of aptitude, achievement and character alone.
Canisius College does not discriminate on the basis of age, religion or creed, race, color, national or ethnic origin, sexual orientation, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, veteran’s status or handicap in its programs, activities or employment practices. The college does not discriminate in admission, treatment or access to its programs or activities. The following office has been designated to handle inquiries regarding discrimination policies as they relate to persons with disabilities.
Coordinator of Disability Support Services
Old Main 004 • (716) 888-3748
Admission procedures:1
Applicants for admission to the Graduate Division may be accepted as matriculants (master’s degree candidates) in a particular department, or as non-matriculants (graduate course credit students). In either instance, the same admission standards will apply. Prospective students for admission to graduate study in any department must possess a baccalaureate degree and must present evidence of their qualifications to participate successfully in a graduate-level academic endeavor. Each applicant is required to submit the following to the office of the appropriate program director:
- Application for admission with $25.00 (check payable to Canisius College).
- Two transcripts of all previous undergraduate studies.2
No student will be permitted to register for class until he/she has been formally accepted into the graduate division.
Additional admissions requirements may be found in the description of each graduate program.
Entrance examinations
A preliminary examination to determine the candidate’s background may be required in any field or department.
The candidate will be given adequate notice by the program director in the event of such an examination. G.R.E. or G.M.A.T. requirements, where applicable, are described in the departmental regulations.
Matriculation
Matriculated students: Most students enter the graduate division as matriculants, i.e., as students who are enrolled in a specific program leading to a master’s degree. A student who interrupts matriculation for more than one complete calendar year is bound by the regulations in force at the time of readmission. Each student is responsible for the preparation of a program of studies in conformity with the requirements and course prerequisites in force in the student’s program of study at the time of matriculation.
Non-matriculated students: In the education programs, persons who possess a baccalaureate degree and are otherwise eligible but who wish to pursue graduate study without intention of taking a higher degree may register as non-matriculated students. Should such a student later decide to work towards a degree, the student must apply for admission to the program and complete all admission requirements. The appropriate program director will determine what credits already completed will be accepted toward the master’s degree. In the business programs, non-matriculation is not encouraged. In exceptional circumstances, students may be accepted in this category on a limited basis.
Auditors (non-credit students): Students wishing to pursue certain courses of study may register for such courses as auditors (non-credit students). It is the understanding of the college that such auditors, though encouraged to participate in class discussion and reading assignments, are exempt from examination and will not at any time claim credit for such attendance. In the Wehle School of Business, only individuals with a graduate degree in business may audit courses.
1 Canadian students see page 16 for additional procedures.
2 One transcript in the M.B.A.P.A. programs.