Transfer Admissions

Find your school and see exactly how your credits can be applied using our transfer articulation agreements.

Find Your School

• Complete application 
• A personal statement (at least 250 words)
• Transcripts from all colleges/universities attended (unofficial transcripts may be used for the admissions process. If enrolling, you must submit official transcripts)
• High school transcripts* Required only if you have fewer than 24 college credits or when applying to the School of Education

If you are a part of an EOP, HEOP, SEEK, or Discovery program, you may be eligible to transfer to our HEOP program. 

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Once you apply and submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended, we’ll complete an evaluation and email to you within a week of your acceptance.

To see how your courses might transfer, use our online unofficial transfer credit evaluation. 

Use Unofficial Credit Tool

Students are always welcome to request an unofficial transfer credit evaluation before deciding to apply to Canisius University. 

Request an Unofficial Credit Evaluation

Canisius University accepts transfer credit from accredited colleges/university’s, AP, IB, CLEP, and Military credit. Students may transfer a maximum of 90 credits, with a maximum of 66 credits awarded for courses from 2-year schools.

Transfer Application Deadline: Rolling Admission, meaning you can apply at any time throughout the year.

Complete the FAFSA: File the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible, to determine your eligibility for all forms of aid.