Student Affairs

Committed to student learning and personal growth

We are here to help you! Our division provides support, services, resources, advocacy for students, activities, events, social programming, and leadership opportunities--- all designed to help students transition to campus life and make the most out of their learning experience.

Courtney Bish

Vice President for Student Affairs

Courtney Bish
SUNY Canton
Miller Campus Center 229
34 Cornell Drive
Canton, NY 13617

 

315-386-7120
bish@canton.edu

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SUNY Canton Athletics

SUNY Canton is a member of the NCAA Division III in the North Atlantic Conference as well as the National Association of Collegiate Esports in the Eastern College Athletic Conference.

Students hang out in the new Dana Hall Student Lounge.

Behavioral Intervention Team

The SUNY Canton Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) provides consultation and support to faculty and staff while connecting students to resources; in the best interest of the safety of the students, faculty, staff, College, and community. 

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Counseling

The Counseling Center is located in the Campus Center Suite 225. All counselors are licensed and provide professional counseling services for students with personal, social, and emotional concerns.

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Dean of Students

At SUNY Canton, we are dedicated to promoting and integrating diversity initiatives to enhance our students’ education, as well as developing a campus environment that values and respects human dignity and differences.

Students of all backgrounds celebrate outside Southworth Library.

Diversities and Inclusion

At SUNY Canton, we are dedicated to promoting and integrating diversity initiatives to enhance our students’ education, as well as developing a campus environment that values and respects human dignity and differences.

A student gets a blood pressure test in the Health Center.

Health Center

The Davis Health Center at SUNY Canton consists of a health care team dedicated to providing professional medical care, educational programming, and services to meet the well-being of a diverse student population.

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New Student Orientation

During new student orientation, you will learn about each of the different departments on campus and what resources they provide, how to go about making the most of your time studying, and who to contact when you have questions.

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Residence Life

SUNY Canton offers a variety of housing options on our beautiful campus including four traditional dormitory-style residence halls as well as our brand new Kennedy Hall apartment-style complex reserved for upperclassmen and transfer students.

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Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership (S.A.I.L)

Movies nights, guest performers, game shows, and dances are just a few of the events that the office of Student Activities, Involvement, and Leadership (SAIL) organize on campus.

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Student Conduct

The mission of Student Conduct is to educate students regarding their rights, privileges, and responsibilities, guided by the SUNY Canton Code of Student Conduct.

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Student Affairs Technology

The Office of Student Affairs Technology serves as a resource for departments within the Student Affairs Division to support them in providing better efficiency, communication, and operational resiliency.