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Total Enrollment
University
Institution Type
6
Housing Buildings
570
Housing Capacity
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Life in Buffalo for Canisius University Students
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Timezone
Eastern Time (ET)
Median Rent
$950
Cost of Living Index
90
Student Population
60,000
City Transportation
Walkability
68
Bikeability
64
Public Transit
Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority bus system, Buffalo Metro Rail
Nearest Airports
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Climate Averages
Climate
Humid continental
Avg Annual Temp
48°F
Avg Snowfall
95 in
Campus News
Latest updates from Canisius University
No Current Emergency Alerts or Weather Closures
As of October 17, 2025, there are no active emergency alerts, safety notices, or weather-related closures or delays reported by Canisius University.
Safety Advisory
No current emergency alerts or weather closures.
Canisius Students Ride Free with NFTA
Canisius students now have free, unlimited access to all NFTA buses and Metro Rail routes during the academic year.
Oct 16, 2025
PA Studies, Counseling Students Collaborate on Patient Simulations
Canisius PA Studies and Counseling students participated in interprofessional patient simulations.
Oct 16, 2025
Upcoming Events
What's happening at Canisius University
Canisius University Men's Hockey vs LIU
October 17, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Harborcenter
Watch the Golden Griffins take on Long Island University in men's hockey action.
Canisius University Volleyball Match
October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Koessler Athletic Center
Canisius volleyball team hosts a home match as part of their fall season.
Dorms & On-Campus Housing at Canisius University
Freshmen are strongly encouraged and typically required to live on campus to foster community and academic success.
3 known dorm and housing options. Every known option is shown below.
Goodwin Hall
Capacity: 300
Room types: single, double, suite
Old Main Residence Hall
Capacity: 150
Room types: single, double
College Suites
Capacity: 120
Room types: apartment-style suites
Campus Details
Academic System
Semester
Email Domain
@canisius.edu
Current Term: Spring Semester 2026
Start: January 12, 2026
End: May 16, 2026
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