Admission Requirements

Student candidates must fulfill the following requirements for the Counseling Programs:

  • A completed Canisius graduate admissions application. You can apply online here.
  • Submission of one (1) official undergraduate transcripts showing completion of a bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher learning with a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.7. Transcripts may be sent to you or directly to Canisius College by your institution. If sent to you, they will be in a sealed envelope that should be forwarded to us unopened. Applications for candidates with less than a 2.7 cumulative GPA will be reviewed by the program director for an admissions decision and may include additional requirements (e.g., personal interview, GRE/GMAT, etc.)
  • Submission of two (2) letters of recommendation from academic or work-related sources.
  • Canadian students must also provide a completed Certification of Finances form. 


Successful completion of the items below is required by the end of the first semester of study:

  • Completion of the Counseling and Human Services screening process which include the Minnesota Multi-Phasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a written autobiography, and an empathy test. 
  • An individual interview must be completed with the student’s academic advisor.
  • These tests are scheduled quarterly. You can sign up for the screening on the 8th floor of the Churchill Academic Tower. 


For more information, contact:

Graduate Education Office
Phone: 716-888-2545
Fax: 716-888-3290
Canisius College
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208

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