Clubs and Organizations

Accounting Society: This club fosters the study of business and accounting while promoting professional competency and achievement in the field. Events include seminars, “Meet the Accountants Night,” office visitations and social activities. Membership is open to accounting majors; annual membership fee is $10.

Alpha Kappa Psi: Alpha Kappa Psi is Canisius's professional business fraternity. Co-ed and open to all majors, we specialize in building principled business leaders through various professional and social events, and opportunities. We use our five core values (Brotherhood, Knowledge, Integrity, Service, and Unity) as a guide to help our brothers build lasting connections and become well-rounded men and women.

American Marketing Association: This club provides members with opportunities for professional development, provides marketing services to the community, and inspires innovation and ambition in students by providing a variety of programming.

Economics/Finance Club: This club provides the student body and community with economic concepts to develop a deeper insight into the perplexing national and international economic issues 

Women in Business (WiB) club members actively support one another to advance their career ambitions, broaden their business goals, and develop friendships. WiB is committed to the personal and professional growth of its members.

C-Block attends athletic events to create a fun and intimidating atmosphere for opposing schools. C-Block is open to all students by contacting one of the E-board members at any time. With membership, there will be a one time fee of $5, a membership card that can be swiped in order to receive points and prizes, a new shirt every year, and various other giveaways during meetings and events.

Student Athlete Advisory Committee: The SAAC serves to generate a student-athlete voice within the athletic department and the institution, to discuss issues and develop recommendations to enhance the well-being of student athletes on campus.

Club Sports 

Canisius University Chorale: The chorale provides choral activities for the entertainment and enjoyment of its members, Canisius and the community. Events include annual Christmas and spring concerts and activities. Membership is open to students, faculty, staff and anyone attending an area college.

Chamber Music Ensemble: The ensemble was organized for instrumentalists and/or vocalists interested in rehearsing classical chamber music in small ensembles. Students are assigned to ensembles based on instrumentation and experience. Ensembles are coached by members of the fine arts faculty. Optional opportunities to perform in public are offered.

Chamber Orchestra: This organization performs a wide range of orchestral literature from the baroque period through the 20th century. Directed by a professional musician, rehearsals and concerts provide students with experiences in the orchestral arts.

Concert Band: The concert band is an instrumental organization that performs a wide range of music literature from today and the past. Directed by a professional musician, rehearsals and concerts provide students with the opportunity to perform at a high level.

The CrescenDON'Ts is a student-run a cappella group that performs popular and well-known music both on campus and off campus.

Jazz Ensemble: Jazz ensemble provides an atmosphere for jazz and big band performances to the community and the college campus.

Little Theatre: Little Theatre presents different forms of theatre to the Canisius community, and includes acting, stage crew, costuming, make-up and lighting.

Pep Band exists for the purpose of providing music and in turn promoting camaraderie among Canisius fans at athletic exhibitions and other miscellaneous events on campus

Digital Media Arts Club aims to provide a source of networking between not only Digital Media Arts students, but all students and clubs at Canisius while fostering an atmosphere for creative expression and the exchange of ideas through collaboration.

The Griffin: The campus newspaper written for and by Canisius students, beginning in 1937.

Quadrangle: An annual literary magazine comprised of selected materials from Canisius students. Events include reading and writing workshops, and literary readings.

American Chemical Society (ACS): ACS brings together students interested in the chemical sciences, so they may be aided in choosing their careers and establishing a closer association between themselves and the faculty.

The Minority Association of Pre-Medical Students (MAPS) provides underrepresented pre-medical students with the knowledge, skills, and experience that are both pre-requisite and concomitant to the professional participation in health related fields.

Psychology Club: This club brings together students interested in psychology to acquaint them with both the theoretical and practical aspects of psychology and encourage interaction with faculty.

Society of Pre-Health Professionals (SPHP): The Society of Pre-Health Professionals promotes and supports pre-medical students at Canisius University on their journey to pursue a career in medicine. The club promotes academic scholarship, leadership, exploration of medical careers and medically related community service.

Alpha Kappa Delta: Alpha Kappa Delta promotes human welfare through the association of a fellowship group interested in developing scientific knowledge that may be applied to the solution of social problems. 

Alpha Phi Sigma: Alpha Phi Sigma recognizes and promotes high scholarship among students actively engaged in collegiate preparation for professions in criminal justice.

Alpha Sigma Nu: Based on the three principles of loyalty, scholarship, and service, this honors society promotes the ideals of Jesuit education. A prospective member must be a junior or a senior within the top 15% of her/his respective graduating class in terms of QPA.  After submitting an application a candidate must then be approved for membership by the current members of the Canisius University Undergraduate Chapter of Alpha Sigma Nu before being inducted.  Up to three additional people of those nominated for membership also may be inducted into the Society at the request of the College President.

Beta Beta Beta Society (TriBeta): This is a nationally affiliated organization for people interested in the biological or health-related fields. Events include field trips, athletic and social activities, and service projects. 

DiGamma Honor Society: This society honors those who have rendered outstanding service to Canisius University. 

Kappa Delta Pi: This is an honor society for education majors.

Lambda Pi Eta: This speech communication honor society recognizes, fosters and rewards outstanding scholastic achievement in communication studies. Lambda Pi Eta’s ideal is to stimulate interest, promote and encourage professional development, and to provide an opportunity to discuss and exchange ideas in the field of communication.

National German Honor Society: The goal of this honor society is to bring both a fun and serious atmosphere allowing members to learn more about German culture from academic and social standpoints. Membership is restricted to students majoring in German and holding a GPA of 3.0 or higher within their major.

Phi Alpha Theta: This is a national history honor society. Events include speakers, lectures, an annual induction ceremony and participation in a convention. Prospective members must have taken a minimum of four history courses with a 3.25 GPA and a minimum 3.06 QPA.

Phi Sigma Tau: This honor society serves as a means of awarding distinction to students who have high scholarship and personal interest in philosophy, as well as popularizing interest in philosophy among the general collegiate population. 

Psi Chi: This is a national psychology honor society at both the undergraduate and graduate level. 

Sigma Delta Pi: This organization honors students who attain excellence in the study of the Spanish language and who have made contributions to the Latino/a culture.

Sigma Tau Delta: This honor society brevets distinction upon undergraduates, graduates and scholars in academia, as well as upon professional writers who have recognized accomplishments in linguistic or literary realms of the English language. Members have the opportunity to formulate ethical principles, develop skills in creative and critical writing, and foster a spirit of fellowship.

The American Red Cross Club offers students an opportunity to reach out to the local community in times of disaster and need to provide the necessities for survival.

Circle K: A student branch of the Kiwanis Club, this club develops citizenship and the spirit of service for improvement of all human relationships. Events include charitable parties, bloodmobiles, nursing home visits and dance marathons.

Colleges Against Cancer: This club is a national collaboration of college students, faculty and staff dedicated to eliminating cancer by initiating and supporting programs of the American Cancer Society in the college community.

Donate Life wishes to increase awareness about organ, blood, and tissue donation throughout the Canisius University community.  We plan to educate through a variety of fun activities and events.

Griffins Giving Back: The Canisius University Lion’s Club Chapter (GGB:LC) is a community service group on campus that gives Canisius students the opportunity to give back through service opportunities.

Habitat for Humanity helps to eliminate poverty housing and homelessness in the United States and throughout the world. The foundation is based upon partnerships formed between people with resources and those in need.

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship works to establish and advance at colleges and universities witnessing communities of students who follow Jesus as Savior: growing in love for God, God's Word, God's people, and God's purposes in the world.

Peace Action Canisius University is a non-partisan student group dedicated to empowering student advocates and taking action on issues of peace and justice.

Anime Club: This organization seeks to promote a deeper appreciation for Japanese animation as an art form. To that end, this organization wishes to create an environment that promotes cultural understanding of Asian, especially Japanese, popular culture and aesthetic sensibilities. 

Young Democrat Socialists of America: Our mission is to educate and organize students and young people to advance social justice at Canisius and in the local community, inspired by the Jesuit ideal of being with and for others. We believe true liberation isn’t possible under capitalism and advocate for democratic socialism that is inclusive, feminist, and anti-racist, aiming to extend democracy across all areas of life.

Commuter Student Association (CSA): Commuters are always looking for ways to get involved and here is a perfect opportunity. CSA offers movie nights, exam week study breaks, monthly meetings, commuter awareness weeks and more. Canisius Commutes is a monthly online newsletter that provides information about activities, visit canisius.edu/commuter. 

FUSION Gaming Society unites members of the college community through mutual enjoyment of multiplayer gaming experiences.

National Society of Pershing Rifles: The Pershing Rifle Company affords any student the opportunity to gain experience in military bearing and acquire the skills necessary to further develop the leadership abilities that are highly demanded in both the civilian community and/or the duties of the United States Army.

Residence Hall Association (RHA): RHA enriches the lives of resident students by promoting events designed to create unity and community spirit, while stimulating cultural, intellectual, athletic and social growth. Involvement opportunities are available to residents by becoming a floor representative of your living unit. All resident students are members of RHA.

Phi Sigma Sigma: Phi Sigma Sigma provides service and promotes friendship and cooperation among college women of all races, creeds and religions. The main goals are to raise the standard of college ideals, further knowledge and promote philanthropic endeavors

Students for Life: By way of panel discussions, lectures, film presentations and other means, Students for Life seeks to educate the Canisius community with specific regard to ethical issues concerning human life and the value of every human being. 

Afro-American Society: This club helps to orient Afro-American students, Hispanics and Native Americans to the college community. Events include speakers, Black History Month, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. memorial services, Afro Ball, Taste of Africa and more.

Canisius African Student Union is a student group dedicated to fostering the understanding of Africa at Canisius University. By promoting a true image of Pan African Spirit, we set out to interchange the many different cultures among African cultures.

Global Horizons is a student organization that promotes awareness of the diverse cultures represented on campus.

Latinos United Celebrating Hispanic Advocacy (LUCHA) promotes the culture and language of Hispanic countries around the world. Events include an annual club dinner, and Fiesta Latina.

Unity discusses LGBT issues, and news at general body meets, host special events, and provide a safe, and comfortable environment for students. Unity respects the privacy of it's members, and welcomes everyone.

Math Club binds Mathematics, Statistics, and Math Education majors together by promoting a love for and growth in mathematics.

Phi Alpha Delta: This international law organization provides a bond between students and members of the bench and bar, for those considering a career in the legal profession. Events include lectures, panel discussions, test-taking strategies for the LSAT and mock trials. Meetings are held two times per month.

Canisius Zoological Society: This club increases awareness of zoological activities. Events include animal related outings, whale and bird watching, as well as field trips to state parks.