Program Information
Students work one on one with professional staff that are dedicated to helping them not only succeed but thrive in their experiential learning opportunities at Drexel University.
CAN professional staff may assist students with self-advocating, navigating course registration, securing tutoring, time management, organization, and communicating successfully with instructors. Additionally, students learn tools to manage dorm life, interact with peers, and take advantage of the numerous opportunities on campus and in the community.
Students will receive at least five hours of direct contact each week with program staff including CAN advisors, peer mentors, and the CAN director — depending on each individual student's needs.
CAN Offers
- A person-centered approach.
- One-on-one academic coaching.
- One-on-one employment and co-op coaching.
- One-on-one peer mentoring.
- One-on-one advisors that assist with collaboration across campus with Academic Advising, Housing and Residence Life, Disability Resources, the Steinbright Career Development Center (co-op and career services), Academic Resources, Counseling and Health Services, and more.
- Neurodiversity course (1.5 credits) offered through the School of Education to assist with the transition to college and employment.
- Weekly scheduled study hours.
- Weekly scheduled structured and unstructured social hours.
- Planned social events in conjunction with the student organization, Neurodragons.
- A campus advisory board focused on community engagement and ongoing partnerships with other Drexel units, local employers, and educational institutions.
- Collaborations with other campus departments such as:
- A.J. Drexel Autism Institute – educating Drexel's professional staff, faculty, and community members, plus individual student consultation as needed.
- Steinbright Career Development Center – employment preparedness and co-op opportunities.
- Dragons Prep – summer program to ease the transition to college life.
- Neurodiverse-friendly housing.