Welcome to Canisius University! We are excited that you have chosen to become part of the Canisius family, and we’re looking forward to providing you with a solid foundation for your undergraduate education. To this end, we have designed a New Griff Orientation program to take care of this all-important first step in your college success.
Dates
First-Year Students and New Transfers:
Our mandatory New Griff Orientation (NGO) program for all incoming Spring 2025 first-year students and new transfer students will be held Friday, January 10th-Saturday, January 11th.
The New Griff Orientation program includes engagement opportunities for students that will provide them with ample time to get to know other classmates, familiarize themselves with campus, prepare for their academic transition, and establish a sense of belonging with the Canisius community.
Families:
Spring Orientation does not include a family component. We invite you to view the videos taken from Summer 2024 New Student Orientation by clicking here.
We also encourage you to sign up for our Parent and Family Portal by clicking here.
International (non-Canadian) and Exchange Students:
It is very important that International Students (excluding Canadian students) plan your arrival for the mandatory International Student Orientation program. Following International Student Orientation, you will then transition to the New Griff Orientation program on January 11th. For more information on International Student Orientation, please contact the office of International Student Programs (ISP) at 716-888-2400 or visit the ISP website.
Schedule
The schedule will become available by December 1st. For more information regarding New Griff Orientation please do not hesitate to contact us via email at orientation@canisius.edu.
Registration
NGO Registration for the new incoming Spring 2025 first year, transfer and non-Canadian international/exchange students will open beginning Monday, October 21, 2025. Registration will only be open to those that have deposited with Admissions. Students will access their orientation registration in their myCanisius portal. Students must log-in to their myCanisius account, using their username and password found on their acceptance letter. One of the items in their checklist is to register for orientation. The form can be completed once they are logged in. Need help with registration? Email us at @email and one of our staff members will contact you to assist!
Contact Us!
Have questions regarding New Griff Orientation? Contact us by email, phone, or through direct messaging us on Instagram:
P: (716) 888-2190
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/canisius_ngo/