Early Alert Program

Early Alert is a referral system that can take place anytime during your time at SAIT. It's a way for your instructors to connect you to the right support before little bumps in the road turn into something bigger. You can also refer yourself or connect with support resources directly! 

Students supported by an Early Alert system are less likely to be on academic probation and more likely to improve their academic performance and well-being.

How do I get referred to an academic advisor?

If an instructor, staff member, or even a friend notices that you may be struggling, they can fill out the Early Alert referral form.

You can also fill out the form yourself! Just leave the ‘referrer information’ section blank.

Submit the Early Alert referral form online

What happens after the referral?

After a referral, you'll hear from academic advising by email with some common resources and an invitation to book in with an advisor. If we don't hear from you, we'll try contacting you by phone if that is a better way to get a hold of you!

The appointment is your time to talk and ask questions. We'll listen and connect you to the right resources. After we meet, we'll email you a list of the resources we discussed and any additional information we think might be useful. We'll check in to ensure you have all the support you need.

Early Alert is entirely confidential and governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FOIP). Referrals will never negatively impact your academic record or show on your transcripts.