Centralized Academic Advising

Centralized Academic Advising at Manhattan University supports students as they transition into college and develop as scholars.

Rooted in our Lasallian values of faith, service and community, we empower students to explore their academic interests, make informed decisions, set goals and take ownership of their educational journey.

Advising is an interactive and developmental process that connects each student to the people, programs and tools that foster success from the first year through graduation.

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Why Advising Matters

Academic advising at Manhattan is about more than course registration. Advising helps students:

  • Discover purpose and direction
  • Build confidence in decision-making
  • Develop the skills to thrive academically and personally
  • Form relationships with mentors who care about their success

What We Do

Our centralized academic advisors partner with students throughout their academic journey. Advisors help students:

  • Build personalized academic plans aligned with degree requirements and goals
  • Explore majors and career pathways
  • Strengthen academic skills and self-advocacy
  • Navigate registration, holds and degree planning
  • Connect with campus resources and opportunities
  • Prepare for a successful transition to faculty advising
First-Year Advising

All new students are assigned a centralized academic advisor who supports them throughout their transition to Manhattan University and during their first year.

Your advisor will:

  • Guide you through onboarding and the transition from Orientation and Welcome Weekend into your first semester
  • Meet with you for one-on-one check-ins throughout your first year
  • Help you understand your degree audit and program of study requirements
  • Guide you through course selection and registration in Self-Service
  • Coordinate workshops such as Preparing for Registration and Understanding Your Curriculum
First-Year Experience

Academic Advising partners closely with the First Year Experience (FYE) program to help students build connections and develop the skills they need to succeed at Manhattan.

  • Connect with campus services and engagement opportunities
  • Participate in orientation follow-ups, academic success events and reflection sessions
  • Explore IBM SkillsBuild micro-internships and technology skill development

Our Advising Philosophy

We use a developmental advising approach that meets students where they are and supports their ongoing growth and reflection. Advisors engage students as active partners, encouraging self-discovery, goal-setting and informed decision-making throughout their academic journey.

Contact Centralized Academic Advising

Center for Advising and Academic Success
Thomas Hall, 3rd Floor
Riverdale, NY 10471

Email: advising@manhattan.edu
Phone: (718) 862-7709