It’s not about where you start—it’s about where you finish. It's time to make the move to Canisius.
If you have previous college credits from a two-year college or another four-year institution, we welcome you to apply to Canisius. Any applicant who has enrolled in courses at another college or university after the completion of high school must apply as a transfer student.
Deadlines
Transfer Application Deadline: Rolling Admission
Comlete the FAFSA: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the recommended deadline of February 15 to determine their eligibility for all forms of aid.
Requirements
- A completed application
- Personal Essay (at least 250 words)
- Transfer Recommendation Form
- Official transcripts from all colleges/universities attended
- Official high school transcripts*
- Official SAT/ACT scores
*Required only if you have fewer than 24 college credits or if you are applying to a program in the School of Education
-
Additional Admissions Requirements
When reviewing applications for admission, the Admissions Committee looks for students with a minimum cumulative 2.0 GPA or higher.
GPA requirements vary between schools:
-College of Arts & Sciences: 2.0+
-Richard J. Wehle School of Business: 2.5+
-School of Education: 3.0+, plus high school transcripts and official SAT/ACT scores.
-
Previously Attended Canisius?
Welcome back! Students who have taken a year or more off or who are looking to come back for a second bachelor’s degree should complete the re-admit application for admission. The Office of Undergraduate Admission will review your application and inform you of your next steps to make your transition back as smooth as possible. In addition to the application, we also request that you send us a brief essay explaining your educational and career goals. Indicate what you plan to accomplish by re-enrolling at Canisius. We also request a recent copy of your resume and any official transcripts from colleges or universities you have attended since you left. If you have any questions, please feel free to email: admissions@canisius.edu
Transfer Webinar Info Session
Thinking about transferring to Canisius? Nothing beats first-hand experience. It’s the best way to learn about and choose a college. Our Transfer Webinar Information Session includes an admissions presentation and Q&A session with our Transfer Counselor, all available online.
Visit Our Campus
During the transferring process we encourage you to visit Canisius and experience our vibrant urban campus community in person.
