Friday, August 22nd
A day filled with excitement and connection as new first-year students move in, meet their peers, and officially begin their Canisius journey with traditions, community events, and family farewells.
New Student Move-in | 8:00 am - 12:00 pm | Miscellaneous Residence Halls |
Meal Plans Begin Lunch - Parents and Families are Welcome | 12:00 - 1:30 pm | Winter Student Center - Dining Hall |
Parent Departure For Those Not Attending Convocation | 1:30pm | |
New Student Group Photo | 1:30 - 2:30 pm | Christ the King Chapel |
New Student Convocation | 3:00 - 4:00 pm | Montante Cultural Center |
Commuter Students - Quad Events | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Bart Mitchell Quad |
Residential Students - Community Meetings | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Your Residence Hall Community Rooms |
Move in the Quad | 8:00 pm | Bart Mitchell Quad |
Saturday, August 23rd
Shind-IGGY is a fun-filled day of games, tournaments, music, and club activities to welcome new and returning students.
Returning Student Check-in | Starting at 9:00am | Miscellaneous Residence Halls |
Shind-IGGY - Student Clubs Activies, Corn Hole and Kan Jam Tournament, Carnival Games, and Music | 1:00 - 5:00 pm | Bart Mitchel Quad |
Sunday, August 24th
A day for returning students to check in, reconnect through hall meetings, and kick off the year with the annual bonfire—don’t forget to bring something purple to toss into the flames!
Returning Student Check-in Continues | Starting at 9:00am | Miscellaneous Residence Halls |
Returning Residential Student Community Meetings | 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Your Residence Hall Community Room |
Annual Bonfire | 7:00 pm | Bart Mitchell Quad |