Canisius College

Student Advisement Center Mission Statement

The Canisius College Student Advisement Center (SAC) is dedicated to total student development, including intellectual and personal growth, by creating collaborative relationships between advisors and students.  The SAC provides comprehensive advisement empowering students to take responsibility for their educational, career, and personal goals.  Additionally, the SAC staff is dedicated to creating a supportive and friendly atmosphere where students feel comfortable seeking assistance.

The SAC is committed to the following:

• Providing degree planning with thorough review of the Degree Requirement Summaries (DRS).
• Helping students connect with their academic department and faculty members.
• Providing students with the skills to track their mid-semester academic progress.
• Educating students about college policies and procedures and providing information that will help students understand their responsibilities and rights as members of the college community.
• Assisting first-year and undeclared students with course selection and registration.
• Serving as a resource for both students and parents addressing their academic questions and concerns.
• Preparing students for a successful transition to their first-year of college by providing a quality introduction to Canisius academic life at summer orientation.
• Frequent communication throughout the academic year on when and how students should schedule progress and registration advisement appointments.