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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

Admissions

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






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