Admission Requirements


ADMISSION INFORMATION


To be considered for admission to the sport administration master's degree program, candidates must submit the following items:

    1.  A completed Canisius Graduate Admissions Application.

    2.  Two final official copies of 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 our 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.

    3.  A written essay describing your reasons for pursuing a degree in sport administration.  Explain how the program ties into your career goals. Include your background in athletics and/or sport administration. The statement may be submitted in the essay section of the graduate application.

    4.  Resume

    5.  Two letters of recommendation

    6.  All international students must complete a Certification of Finances 
    form in order to receive an I-20 (certificate of visa eligibility).
The mailing address for all admission materials is listed below.  When possible, we recommend collecting all materials and sending to us in one package, e.g., transcripts, letters of recommendation, etc.

Canisius College
Graduate Education Office (rm. HO-014)
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208

APPLICATION INFORMATION

There are two ways to apply for the Canisius College Master's in Sport Administration Program:
    1.  You can apply on-line and electronically submit the application for free.

    2.  If you prefer to complete an application form by hand,  use the Request Information Form and we will send the application to you in the mail.

For more information, contact the School of Education and Human Services at (716) 888-2545 or 1-800-950-2505 or GradEd@canisius.edu.