The goals of the SPARK program are academic success and student engagement. New students will learn more about academic support systems , discover the countless opportunities to engage in our community, and explore our neighborhood and Buffalo.
At Canisius, we say “go forth and set the world on fire.” This program will be the first SPARK to ignite the flame.
How does the SPARK program work?
Participants in the SPARK program are offered a three-day head start from August 21st to August 23rd, 2024!
Participants will meet our wonderful faculty and staff while preparing for the upcoming semester - all at no cost. It's an exclusive opportunity designed for you.
SPARK Program Schedule 2024
Day One: College-level Expectations
August 21st, 2024
Move-in with Student Life | 8:30 am - 11:30am
Family Luncheon| Grupp Fireside Lounge | 11:45 pm - 1:00pm
Family Break | 1:00 pm - 2:30pm
SPARK Sessions| Science Hall Room 1013A | 2:45 pm - 5:45 pm
Session One: Welcome to Canisius University
Session Two: The Difference Between Highschool and College
Session Three: College Etiquette & Program Expectations
Dinner in Dining Hall | 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Ice Cream Social | 7:30 pm - 9:30
Day Two: Academic Success
August 22nd, 2024
Breakfast at Tim Horton's | 8:00 am - 8:30am
SPARK Sessions | Science Hall Room 1013A | 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Session Four: Leveraging Technology
Session Five: Academic Policy and Degree Requirements Session Six : The Griff Center
Session Six: The Griff Center Tour
Lunch in Dining Hall | 12:30 pm - 1:15pm
SPARK Sessions | Science Hall Room 1013A | 1:30 pm - 5:15 pm
Session Seven: Time Management
Session Eight: Studying & Note-taking
Session Nine: Jeopardy
Dinner in Dining Hall | 5:30 pm - 6:15 pm
Bison's Baseball Game | 6:30 pm - 9:30 pm
Day Three : Ignite My SPARK
August 23rd, 2024
Breakfast at Tim Hortons | 8:00 am - 8:30am
SPARK Sessions| Science Hall Room 1013A | 8:30 am - 12:15 pm
Session Ten: Why College? Finding Your Why
Session Eleven: Planning for Your Future
Session Twelve: Arbol: Financial Planning
Lunch in Dining Hall | 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm
New Student Convocation | 2:00pm - 4:00pm Dinner | 5:00 pm
Bowling at Spare Lanes | 7:00 pm - 9:00pm