Canisius University

2001 Main Street - Buffalo, NY 14208
  • Region: Mid Atlantic
  • Campus Setting: City
  • Size: Small

If you're ready to do something amazing, you can at Canisius.

One of only 27 Jesuit, Catholic colleges in the nation, Canisius is the premier private university in Western New York. That's because we educate the whole person - mind, body and spirit. It all happens within an intimate college setting packed with extraordinary learning opportunities.

Here, students can choose from more than 145 distinct majors, minors, and special programs. They learn with purpose and along the way, develop a passion to make a difference.

Canisius students research ways to conserve the environment. They conduct studies on autism treatments, manage a real financial portfolio, and produce live broadcasts for ESPN3. Through a wide array of service immersion experiences, Canisius students learn to become valuable members of the community and better citizens of the world.

Supporting them throughout their journey is a global network of Canisius alumni ready to connect students to internships, mentorships, and other professional opportunities within some of the best companies in Western New York - and beyond.

And when they graduate, Canisius students earn more than a diploma. They earn a place among our alumni community of achievers who want to do more, be more, and give more back to the world. Learn more about what you can do at Canisius by visiting www.canisius.edu.

Upcoming Events

  • 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Canisius Discovery Day is for students and families to experience Canisius as they initiate their college search and application process.

You will learn about the academic opportunities at Canisius, the college application process, and the financial aid process. You will have the chance to tour the campus, which will highlight the academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic areas. 

Whether this is your first visit to Canisius or you're coming back for another time, we encourage you to discover all that Canisius has to offer!

Check-in will begin at 9:30 am and the event will conclude by 1:00 pm.

We will be sending updates and details about the event to the email address you provide on this registration form. Please be sure to check your email as the event gets closer for final details. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 716-888-2200 or email admissions@canisius.edu

  • 10:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Canisius Discovery Day is for students and families to experience Canisius as they initiate their college search and application process.

You will learn about the academic opportunities at Canisius, the college application process, and the financial aid process. You will have the chance to tour the campus, which will highlight the academic buildings, residence halls, and athletic areas. 

Whether this is your first visit to Canisius or you're coming back for another time, we encourage you to discover all that Canisius has to offer!

Check-in will begin at 9:30 am and the event will conclude by 1:00 pm.

We will be sending updates and details about the event to the email address you provide on this registration form. Please be sure to check your email as the event gets closer for final details. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 716-888-2200 or email admissions@canisius.edu

  • 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

These group information sessions are designed to allow students to hear about the admissions process and tour the campus. Information sessions include a half-hour Admissions overview presentation from an Admissions Counselor and an on-campus tour led by a current student. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event begins to check-in.

  • 8:30 AM- 1:00 PM

Canisius University is excited to welcome you to campus to learn more about what Canisius has to offer! Open House is an opportunity to get connected with faculty, staff, and current students. At the Open House event, you will have the opportunity to learn more about the admissions process, financial aid, academic programs, and student life.  If you have not had a chance to explore campus, you can join one of our campus tours!

Check-in will begin at 8:30 AM with the welcome starting promptly at 9:00 AM and the event will conclude by 1:00 PM. 

We will be sending updates and details about the event to the email address you provided on this registration form. Please be sure to check your email as the event gets closer for final details. If you have any questions, please contact the Admissions Office at 716-888-2200 or email admissions@canisius.edu

  • 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Join the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at Canisius University to hear more about Canisius University and the application process for international students.  This Information Session is virtual

  • 10:00 AM- 12:00 PM

These group information sessions are designed to allow students to hear about the admissions process and tour the campus. Information sessions include a half-hour Admissions overview presentation from an Admissions Counselor and an on-campus tour led by a current student. Please arrive at least 15 minutes before the event begins to check-in.

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About Canisius University

Consistently ranked among the top regional institutions in the Northeast, Canisius is the premier private university in Western New York and one of 27 Jesuit, Catholic colleges in the nation. Founded in 1870 by German Jesuits, Canisius is named for St. Peter Canisius, a renowned Dutch educator and one of the original members of the Society of Jesus. What began as a single building in downtown Buffalo now consists of 37 buildings located on 72 acres in a residential neighborhood in North-Central Buffalo. We are a masters-level, comprehensive university offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs that are distinguished by close student-faculty collaboration and experiential learning opportunities that transform the mind and spirit. Canisius promotes the Jesuit principles of excellence, service, and leadership through a broad range of learning experiences and a distinct core curriculum that is grounded in the liberal arts.

Mission Statement

Canisius University, a Catholic and Jesuit university, offers outstanding undergraduate, graduate and professional programs distinguished by transformative learning experiences that engage students in the classroom and beyond. We foster in our students a commitment to excellence, service and leadership in a global society