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Campus Visits Contact

Contact
Visit our website for details regarding visits
Address
Office of Admissions
2001 Main Street
Buffalo, NY 14208
Phone
716-888-2200
Email
admissions@canisius.edu

Experience College Life

Most Popular Places On Campus
Montante Cultural Center
Village Townhouses
Palisano Pavillion
Koessler Athletic Center
Richard E. Winter Student Center
Canisius College sponsors a variety of on-campus entertainment to keep students busy throughout the year. For example there is the Griffin After Dark Program. Late night alcohol free campus wide programs (11pm-1am) open to all students. Events throughout the year include Bands, Theme Parties, Comedy Nights, Grocery Bingo, Movies and other events
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Niagara Falls
Albright-Knox Art Gallery
HSBC Arena
Canalside Buffalo
Delaware Park
Canisius College is surrounded by parks and buildings designed by some of our country's foremost architects and landscape artists. The Metro Rail rapid transit system also connects the college directly with the downtown area of Buffalo, which includes some of the city's best in sports, dining and enertainment.

Campus Tours

Campus Visiting Center
M-F and selected Saturdays
8am to 5pm
716-888-2200
Campus Tours
Appointment Required: Yes
Dates: Year-round
Times: Details of tour times are on our website
Average Length: 1 hour

On Campus Interview

Campus Interviews
Yes
Information Sessions
Available
Times
selected Saturdays

Faculty and Coach Visits

Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions to coordinate faculty and athletic visits.
Advance Notice
1 week
Contact Email Address for Visit
www.canisius.edu/visit

Class Visits

Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office

Overnight Dorm Stays

Overnight Dorm Stays
Available
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Limitations
Accepted applicants

Transportation

Types of Transportation Available to Campus
By plane major carriers and commuter airlines fly into the Buffalo/Niagara International Airport. By Train AMTRAK Buffalo (Exchange Street) Station Walk two blocks west on Exchange Street to Main Street. Walk one block south on Main Street to Auditorium Metro Rail Station. Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station (fare required). The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks west on Main Street on the right side of the street. Depew, New York Station * Turn right onto Dick Road. * Dick Road to Walden Avenue. * Turn left onto Walden Avenue to the I-90 interchange. * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall AMTRAK services Buffalo from the East (Boston/NYC) and from the West (Chicago). Call 1-800-872-7245 for fare and schedule information. From Bus Station Buffalo Metropolitan Transportation Center * Walk two blocks west on North Division Street to Church Street Metro Rail Station. * Take Metro Rail to Humboldt-Hospital Metro Rail Station. * The Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall, two blocks south Main Street on the right side of the street. Greyhound - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-231-2222 for fare and schedule information. New York Trailways - See your local Yellow Pages Directory or call 1-800-295-5555 for fare and schedule information.
Driving Instructions to Campus
From areas East: * 1-90 West to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall From areas West: * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall From areas South: * US 219 North to I-90 East (Buffalo and Albany). * I-90 East to Exit 51W (NY 33 West). * NY 33 West and to NY 198 West. * NY 198 West to Main Street (NY 5) Exit (first exit on your right). * At Stop sign, turn left (onto Kensington Avenue) * At light, turn left (onto Main Street) * At first light, turn right -- the Admissions Office is located in Lyons Hall
Local Accommodations
*Hampton Inn & Suites Buffalo Downtown 616-855-2223 *Embassy Suites Buffalo 716-842-1000 *Radisson Hotel and Suites Airport - 716-634-2300/1-800-333-3333 *Hyatt Regency Buffalo - 716-856-1234/1-800-233-1234 *Adam's Mark - 716-845-5100/1-800-444-2326
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Admissions

Applicants: 4,134
Acceptance Rate: 82%
Average HS GPA: 89.30






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Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings

Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported

Education & Training

Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Question, Persuade, Refer (QPR)
Not Reported
Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST)
Not Reported
SafeTALK
Not Reported
Mental Health First Aid
Not Reported
Talk Saves Lives
Not Reported

Engaging the Whole Campus

Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Clinicians are trained to provide care to these specific groups:
Undergraduates
Graduate students
Racial/ethnic minority student
Students who are veterans
LGBTQIA+ students
Student-athletes
International students
Students on scholarship or financial aid
First-generation students

Peer-to-Peer

Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported

Residential Life

Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported

Student Orientation

Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported

Mental Health in the Curriculum

The institution offers for-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/well-being education for students
Not Reported

Off-Campus Offerings

Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported

Health and Counseling Center Accreditation

Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported

Taking and Returning from Medical Leave

Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported

Counseling Demand

Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
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