New Griff Orientation | Canisius University

We are thrilled that you’ve chosen to become part of the Canisius family. To support your transition and set you up for success, we’ve designed the New Griff Orientation program to provide a strong foundation for your undergraduate journey. This program offers engaging opportunities to connect with classmates, explore campus, prepare for your academic experience, and begin building your sense of belonging within the Canisius community.

Winter Orientation Session: Friday, January 15

Registration Opens Soon!

Connection & Belonging

Opportunities for students to build relationships with peers, meet campus leaders, and begin forming a meaningful connection to the Canisius community.

Campus Navigation & Resources

Time to explore campus, learn about key services and support systems, and understand how to access the resources needed throughout their college experience.

Academic Preparation & Transition

Activities and sessions that help students prepare for academic expectations, meet faculty or advisors, and start their journey toward academic success.

a griffin mascot next to a college ID card

GriffPass ID Card

Look great like Petey, submit your ID image before picking up your ID card, and follow the Griff Pass Photo Requirements

Annual Virtual Parking Pass

All students commuting or residential that plan to have a car on campus will need to register for an annual parking pass.

Schedule for Students

Schedule of Events

Formal Schedule to Come with Sessions from 9:00am - 5:00pm

Optional evening social information to come

Orientation Check-In Information:

Check-In
Students may begin checking in for orientation at 8:00am inside Science Hall.

Parking:
Students should parking in the Science Hall parking lot.

Orientation Extended Training

To help navigate your learning, there are some orientation items you can do online as part of your extended New Griff Orientation - this checklist will help you complete all the items you need to do as a new Griff!

Extended Orientation Training

Extended Orientation

Requirements and Deadlines for New Students
All new undergraduate students at Canisius University are required to complete four online courses focused on health, safety, belonging, and academic integrity. Graduate students are required to complete one course. These courses are provided through Vector Solutions, and each includes a Part One and Part Two.

Vector Solutions course links and instructions will be sent directly to your Canisius email address..

Please ensure that you check your Canisius email regularly and complete all required components by the first day of classes of the semester. If you do not complete your requirements, you will have a hold placed on your account until you complete it.

Undergraduate Students	Graduate Students
AlcoholEdu for College (Part 1: 1.5 - 2 hours, Part 2: 15 minutes)	RespectEdu Ongoing: Healthy Relationships (Part 1: 1 hour, Part 2: 15 minutes)
Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging for Students (Part 1: 1 hour, Part 2: 15 minutes)
RespectEdu Ongoing: Healthy Relationships (Part 1: 1 hour, Part 2: 15 minutes)
Hazing Awareness and Prevention for Students (Part 1: 55 minutes)

Please use a computer with internet access and a current web browser (released within the past two years). Audio capabilities are recommended. The course is accessible for students with hearing or visual impairments—please contact the Office of Student Life at orient@canisius.edu if you need accommodations. All survey responses are strictly confidential. Canisius University will only receive aggregate data about the student body and will never see individual student responses.

International Student Orientation Information

International students traveling a shorter distance from Canada may register for any of the four summer orientation sessions. Students traveling a longer distance will have the option to arrive early;

All international students who are unable to attend the summer sessions will automatically be registered for the final orientation session on Friday, August 21. This session is in addition to International Student Orientation, which will take place on Wednesday, August 19, and Thursday, August 20.

For more information about International Student Orientation, please contact the Center for International Education at ispmail@canisius.edu.

International Student Orientation Information

Contact Us!

Have questions regarding New Griff Orientation? Contact us by email, phone, or by direct messaging us on Instagram:

P: (716) 888-2190
E: orient@canisius.edu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canisius_ngo/