"Let it be your passport to the world!"
Mission
The mission of the Intercultural Living Center (ILC) is to build a community that celebrates, explores and recognized cultural traditions and heritages from from intellectual, interpersonal and individual perspectives.
Goal
The goal of the ILC is to create an environment where American students and international students will enjoy experiencing new cultures. In some cases, American residents may share a room or suite with an incoming/returning international student. As a member of the intercultural residence you will participate in a variety of social and educational activities, which will enhance your overall Canisius experience and prepare you for the global marketplace.
Why live in the Intercultural Living Center?
- Open to all majors.
- Enjoy special social/cultural activities such as film festivals, dinners, guest lectures, and celebrations of international holidays.
- Make new friends from around the world.
- Prepare yourself for study abroad.
- Keep your past study abroad experience alive.
- Interact with faculty and staff inside and outside the classroom.
- Be open to new experiences.
- Participate in the ILC social and educational activities.
- Serve as a peer mentor to the international students.
ILC Features
- Newly renovated building
- 1, 2, or 3 person rooms
- Three person rooms have a private bathroom with shower.
- Internet access, cable TV and local phone service in every room at no additional cost.
- Year-round storage space for each resident.
- Full kitchen with refrigerators, stoves, microwaves and locked cupboards for each room.
- 2 computer labs
- Study Lounge
- Recreation area
- Coin-free laundry
- Elevator for your convenience
For more information, please email housing@canisius.edu.