Visit & Events

Ready to experience Canisius for yourself? The best way to do so is by scheduling a visit. Come discover all that our community has to offer -- both on campus and within the vibrant urban landscape that surrounds us.

Open House

Accepted Students Events

Summer Events for New Students

First Year Fridays - July 14th or 28th
Stop in Saturdays - July 22nd or 29th

Don’t miss this opportunity to celebrate summer with your fellow classmates at one of our upcoming events. Aside from hot dogs and hamburgers, we’ll be serving up campus tours and a support services fair with staff from Student Records & Financial Services, Student Life, and the Griff Center. Meet one-on-one with a team member from the Griff Center to review your class schedule, visit residence hall rooms, and even get a head start on move-in day by dropping off some of your belongings for fall. Choose the best date for you and your family - we can’t wait to see you this summer!

*All events offer the same schedule and opportunities to speak with the listed departments. We encourage you to attend one event.

Central NY Send-off Picnic

Friday, August 4, 2017 6:00pm - 8:30pm

Home of Frank '71 and Donna Vavonese

335 Barrett Lane

Bridgeport, NY 13030

The start of your first semester will be here before you know it. Join the admissions team, current students, and alumni from your area as we celebrate your decision to attend Canisius and send you off with well wishes!

This event is a great opportunity to connect with other students from the central New York region who will be attending Canisius this fall.

We can't wait to see you and your family there!

Specialty Information Sessions

Specialty Information Sessions will take place on select Saturdays and holidays throughout the year. Registration will begin at 9:30 am in Montante Cultural Center, followed by an Admissions presentation at 10:00 am and campus tour.

Upcoming Specialty Information Session dates:

Saturday, June 24^th

Saturday, July 22^nd

Saturday, July 29^th

Saturday, August 19^th

Saturday, September 16^th

Saturday, September 30^th

**Monday, October 9^th (Columbus Day)

Saturday, October 21^st

**Friday, November 10^th (Veteran’s Day)

Saturday, November 18^th

Weekday Visits

Transfer Student Events

Prospective Transfer Student Webinar

With our Transfer Student Webinar, you will experience a full presentation given by the Transfer Admissions Counselor and have the opportunity to have all of your questions answered. This webinar will cover: Majors and programs, campus location and safey, fife at Canisius, life after Canisius, application requirements, financial aid, application process, and next steps.

Please register for the webinar and you will receive a follow up email with an invitation to join the webinar online at the time of the event.

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Transfer Instant Application Day

The college application process can be complicated when transferring institutions. Why go through the hassle and wait to receive your acceptance letter in the mail? At Transfer Instant Application Day, you can bring all of your application materials, sit down with the Transfer Admissions Counselor, complete your application, and be informed of your next steps all in one appointment! While you are here, we can set up appointments with faculty, financial aid, and campus tours as well!

In order to fully participate in the day, you must come prepared with:

-Official transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended*
-A completed Transfer Recommendation form filled out by your last college
-A 250 word typed essay explaining why you are interested in transferring to Canisius
-High School Transcripts and SAT/ACT Scores*

*If you are currently enrolled in classes, please bring your unofficial transcripts with your current courses

*High school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are only required if you have less than 24 college credits or if you are applying to a teacher education program.

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Transfer Express Registration Day

The college application process can be complicated when transferring institutions. Why go through the hassle of meeting with multiple departments if you can meet with all of your advisors at once? At Transfer Express Registration Day, you can bring all of your application materials, sit down with the Transfer Admissions Counselor, complete your application, meet with your financial aid advisor, submit your tuition deposit, and register for classes with your academic advisor all in one place.

If your application is incomplete, please make sure to bring all outstanding application requirements with you. Requirements to complete your application are:

· Official transcripts from ALL institutions you have attended*

· A completed Transfer Recommendation form filled out by your last college

· A 250 word typed essay explaining why you are interested in transferring to Canisius

· High School Transcripts and SAT/ACT Scores*

*If you are currently enrolled in classes, please bring your unofficial transcripts with your current courses

*High school transcripts and SAT/ACT scores are only required if you have less than 24 college credits or if you are applying to a teacher education program.

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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.

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Group Visits

Summer Camps & Summer Overnight Program

Maps & Campus Info