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Congratulations on your acceptance to the Graduate School of Education and Human Services at Canisius College and welcome to the Canisius family!
The "Admitted Students" section will help you get started, as will orientation programs offered by the college or your program. We look forward to serving you at this important juncture of your academic and professional pursuits.
Once admitted, here are the next steps needed to enroll in classes:
Deposit
The deposit will reserve your place during the term you have applied and allow you to register for class. Early registration will ensure the best scheduling options since some sections may become unavailable. You must submit a $100 (US funds) deposit which will be applied toward your tuition. Deposits may be paid by money order, credit card, or check (in US funds). A check or money order should be made payable to Canisius College. Credit card payments may be made online (with the username/password issued by the Graduate Admissions Office) or by calling the Student Accounts Office at 888-2801 (local) or toll free at 800-238-8160. If paying by check or money order, please send your $100 (US) tuition deposit (non-refundable) to the address below:
Canisius College
Graduate Admissions Office - Lyons Hall 120
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, New York 14208
Canadian/International Students
Your deposit cannot be processed (allowing you to register for class) unless your Certificate of Finance (COF) is on file. Click here to download the COF.
Once both the deposit and COF are received, we will process the student visa eligibility/I-20 packet which will assist you in crossing the border. We will mail the I-20 sixty (60) days prior to the start of the semester until two weeks prior to the first day of class. At that point, we will hold the I-20 for you to pick up at the orientation (see below) or your first day on campus whichever is first.
Please read the instructions in your I-20 packet carefully. Once you receive the packet, you must pay your SEVIS fee online and print out a receipt. When you cross the border the first time on your way to campus, take your receipt into the border station and have the I-20 Form stamped. When you arrive on campus, you must have the form signed on page 3 by the International Student Office or the Associate Dean to verify your enrollment. Click here for more information on I-20 procedures.
Registration
Once you have submitted a deposit (and certificate of finance for international students), you can use your username and password to register for class. Please allow 24 business hours after making a deposit before attempting to register via our online system. For instructions on registration procedures, see our Web Registration Information (Adobe Acrobat .PDF).
Immunization Record Form
Graduate students registered for 6 or more credit hours attending class on campus are required by New York State to submit proof of immunity to measles, mumps, rubella and submit proof of either meningitis vaccination or a signed waiver declining vaccination prior to the first day of classes. The immunization form can be downloaded here (Adobe Acrobat .PDF). Vaccinations are available in the Student Health Center at the college for a fee.
Non-Canadian international students, studying on an F1 Visa are also required to submit a completed physical examination prior to the start of class. The physical examination and immunization form must be completed in English and signed by you and your health care provider. International students can also obtain a physical examination and immunizations in the Student Health Center upon arrival at the college, for a fee. More information about international student requirements can be found at www.canisius.edu/isp/accepted.asp
For more information see the Student Health Center Web site.
New Graduate Student Orientation
To better accomodate the needs of our graduate students, graduate orientation is now offered online. This replaces the on-campus orientation. Click here to access the online orientation.
An orientation guide has also been provided to help familiarize you with the campus as well as explain important procedures.
The Accepted Student Checklist (Adobe Acrobat .PDF) will help to ensure a smooth transition to your graduate studies at Canisius. Many of these items can be addressed prior to the orientation.
The links below provide information on common services used by graduate students.
Academic Calendar
Summersphere
Bookstore
Career Center
Catalog (Graduate)
Counseling Center
Dining Locations (on campus)
Dining Locations (off campus)
Directory (College academic and admin departments: A-Z)
Disability Support Services
Hotel listing
International Student Programs Office
Orientation Guide (Adobe Acrobat .PDF)
Parking
Residence Life
Graduate student housing may be available on a semester basis, as well as on a nightly basis. Contact the Residence Life office at 716-888-8300 for more information. Many students use local hotels for their overnight stays. Some hotels offer special rates to Canisius students.
Student Accounts
Student Health Center
Student I.D. Cards
An identification card is issued to every student entering Canisius College. When you go to the student ID section to have your card made, make sure to bring your student number with you. This number is on the second page of your acceptance letter. I.D. cards can be used for a variety of services on campus, including: the library, dining services, vending machines, laundry services, fitness facilities, and building access.