I. Introduction
  • Letter from the Director
  • Advisement at Canisius
  • Faculty Advisor Responsibilities
  • Student Responsibilities
  • Reminders for Effective Advising
  • Advisor Web Resources
  • SAC Mission Statement
II. Academic Curriculum
  • General Studies
  • Area Studies
  • Courses in Major Field
  • Auxiliary & Elective Courses
  • AP & Transfer Credit
  • AP Chart
III. Academic Skills Placement
  • Writing & Reading
  • Math
  • Modern Language
  • Native Speakers
  • Ancient Latin & Greek
  • CHM 111x
IV. Special Student Programs
  • All-College Honors Program
  • Honors Education Majors
  • COPE
  • ULLC
  • Science Programs
  • Military Science (ROTC)
V. Academic Policies & Procedures
  • Add/Drop
  • Adding a Closed Course
  • Change of Major
  • Change in Name, Address or Phone
  • Withdrawal from a Course
  • Withdrawal from the College
  • Repeating a Course
  • Repeating a Course and Financial Aid Eligibility
  • Progress Reports & Deficiencies
  • Registration Holds
  • Incomplete Grades
  • Grade Grievance
  • Pass Fail Option
  • Taking Courses at Other Colleges
  • Academic Standing
  • Academic Probation
  • Academic Dismissal
  • Good Academic Standing
  • GPA Calculator
  • Recognition of Academic Excellence
  • Study Abroad
VI. Student Registration & Advisement
  • Initial Freshman Registration
  • Freshman Advisement Process
    • Introductory Advisement Meeting
    • Progress Advisement
    • Registration Advisement
  • Student Advising & Retention Services (SARS) Database- WSTR001
  • Accessing SARS- WSTR001
  • Advisement in the Major
    • Mandatory Advisement- Registration PIN #’s
    • Advisement Process
    • Graduation Deadlines
  • Summer School
  • Advising Undecided Students
  • Advising Students in Severe Academic Difficulty
  • Guidelines for Students to Maintain State and/or Federal Financial Aid Eligibility
VII. Campus Resources
  • Student Advisement Center
  • Office of Student Records & Registration
  • Counseling Center
  • Tutoring Center
  • Office of Disability Support Services
  • Career Center
  • Office of International Student Programs
VIII. Important Contact Information
  • Departments/Programs
  • Academic & Student Services
  • Deans & Associate Deans
IX. Frequently Asked Questions
  • FAQ’s for Advisors
X. FERPA
  • FERPA at Canisius
  • FERPA for Faculty & Staff