College Student
Personnel Administration

College Student <br>Personnel Administration

Admissions Requirements

Application for admission to the program is open to any qualified holder of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university regardless of undergraduate field of study. The goal of the Admissions Committee is to select candidates who indicate the greatest potential for academic and professional success. Applicants must meet the general requirements for admission to graduate work in education.

As an applicant for admission, you must present evidence of your ability to participate successfully in a graduate-level academic endeavor. The academic program begins only in the fall semester. Although applications are received on a rolling basis, you are strongly encouraged to apply by February 1st if you are interested in an assistantship. Students who have been admitted to the program will be invited to participate.

In order to be considered for admission, you must submit:

  • A complete application for admission to graduate study at Canisius College.
  • One official undergraduate transcript from each institution attended with the degree posted from the degree granting institution.  You must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited institution of higher learning to be considered for admission with a minimum G.P.A. of 2.75, 3.0 in major courses.
  • Two letters of recommendation from faculty or student affairs practitioners.

All materials should be addressed to:

Canisius College
Graduate Admissions Office (LY-120)
2001 Main Street,
Buffalo, New York 14208

Address questions about the program to:

Dr. Sandra Estanek, Director of the College Student Personnel Administration Program at estaneks@canisius.edu or by phone at (716) 888-2760.

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