Crusader For The Day
Our Crusader for the Day program gives 8th grade and transfer students interested in exploring Canisius High School the chance to experience daily school life firsthand. During their visit, students attend classes, meet and interact with teachers, staff, and other CHS students, have lunch, and experience the excellence of our school community.
Scholarship and Placement Exam Tutorial Course
Three tutoring sessions designed to help eighth grade young men prepare and achieve success on the Scholarship and Placement Exam. Classes are small with a focus on individual attention.
Saturday, November 2, 2024
Saturday, November 9, 2024
Saturday, November 16, 2024
Enroll in the exam prep course
Have admissions questions? Contact us at admissions@canisiushigh.org or 716.882.0466.
Scholarship and Placement Exam for the Class of 2029
Candidates for admission to 9th grade at Canisius must take the Scholarship and Placement Exam and complete the WNY Catholic School application form which serves as registration for the exam.
Saturday, November 23, 2024 – 8:30 a.m. - Noon
(Make-Up date is December 7, 2024 – 9 a.m. - Noon)
Apply
Transfer students do not take the Entrance Exam; Click here for transfer application information.
Tuition Assistance
Candidates for admission to 9th grade for the Class of 2028 can submit applications for tuition assistance through TADS from November 1 through December 15. Applications submitted after the deadline may not be processed in time for the January admission notification period.
Class of 2029 Acceptance Notifications
Applicants are notified of their acceptance January 23, 2025
This is the earliest acceptance notification date. Candidates will be notified on a rolling basis after this date until fall.
Class of 2029 New Student Celebration
Thursday, January 30, 2025
Registration for the Class of 2029
Saturday, February 8, 2025
Seventh Grade Practice Exam
Boys currently in seventh grade are invited to take a version of the high school entrance exam for practice.
The practice exam helps students become familiar with the exam format under actual testing conditions. There is NO COST for the practice exam, and it is open to all boys currently in seventh grade.
The practice exam will be offered on these dates:
- Saturday, March 1, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - noon
- Saturday, April 5, 2025, 9:00 a.m. - noon
REGISTER FOR THE PRACTICE EXAM
Spring Open House
TBA