Griff Benefits

Learn about the benefits of being a Griff for life as a Canisius alumni!

Alumni Scholarships

The Blue & Gold Alumni Scholarship offers newly graduated seniors and recent alumni a 10% discount towards a qualifying Canisius graduate program. For more information on the scholarship visit here or to check eligibility contact Financial Aid at 716-888-2300.

Career Development

Take advantage of the FREE, lifetime career development services for alumni, such as resume writing, mock interviewing, and evaluations on what career is best for you that are provided by The Griff Center for Student Success. Please look at the specific Griff Center Alumni Support webpage. To make an appointment, contact the Griff Center by phone at 716-888-2174 or by email at careers@canisius.edu

Online Job and Resume Posting

The Griff Center for Student Success is excited to announce the launch of a new recruiting platform for Canisius alumni and students. Handshake is a modern career portal that allows you exclusive access to opportunities that employers want Canisius talent for. Create your account at HandShake, by clicking on “Canisius Alumni Login.” You can also use this site as an employer to hire fellow Griffs! Go to http://canisius.joinhandshake.com and click on Employers.

Class Auditing Program

Canisius offers a rate of $60.00 for alumni who are interested in auditing an undergraduate class. For those who wish to audit a graduate class, the rate is 50% of the tuition. Please visit the tuition and fees webpage for more information. To register, please contact the Student Records & Financial Services Center at 716-888-2600 or studentservices@canisius.edu .

Computer and Library Facilities

Alumni can use the computer lab and library at the university. To obtain a library card, contact the library directly at 716-888-2900. Alumni can obtain a computer pass (2 weeks off-peak hours) through ITS, 716-888-2440.

Requests for Transcripts

For assistance on accessing transcripts, please contact Student Records and Financial Services. Their phone number is 716-888-2600.

Requests for Health Information

For assistance on accessing previous health information, please contact Student Health. Their phone number is 716-888-2610.

Wyndham Garden Hotel Discount 

Stay closer to Canisius for less during your next Buffalo visit. The newly renovated Wyndham Garden offers a discounted rate to Canisius University alumni. The Wyndham Garden Hotel is 2.1 miles away from Canisius University and 9 miles away from the Buffalo Niagara International Airport. Call the front desk at 716-845-0112 to make a reservation and use the code “Canisius University” to receive complimentary fitness center access and a hotel shuttle to the downtown area.

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