Parents' Newsletter

Important Dates and Deadlines

• September 7, 2022: Fall term begins. Full fall, early fall, and fall/winter classes begin.
• September 20, 2022: Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in full fall, late fall, and fall/winter courses.
• September 30, 2022: Last day to withdraw from full fall and fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment. Withdrawals after this date will result in a permanent notation of WDN on the official transcript.
• September 30, 2022: Last day to request Formal Examination Accommodation Forms for October and November final examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Return of the Ravens

We’re welcoming our vibrant community of Ravens back to campus in style with the launch of our Return of the Ravens program from Wednesday, September 7 to Friday, October 13, 2022. There is no cost to participate in the variety of events and initiatives to help students build their network, make connections and become more familiar with campus services and facilities.

For more information and to view the full list of events, visit the Return of the Ravens website.

Ask Me – We’re Here to Help

To help your Raven get the answers they need, and to welcome them to the Carleton community, we’ve launched our annual Ask Me campaign until Friday, September 16, 2022!

Encourage your Raven to look for faculty, staff and student leaders wearing red Ask Me buttons to get all their questions about campus and Carleton answered at the start of the school year.

What’s New and Improved on Campus

Our campus has changed a bit over the last few years! If it’s been a while since your Raven has seen a Carleton classroom or the canal, they will notice some changes to getting to and around campus, some new buildings and new spots for sustenance. Here are all the details on campus additions and changes.

CSAS Student Open House

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is here to support your student in reaching their academic goals this year. CSAS is hosting two open house sessions, on Tuesday, September 13 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Thursday, September 22 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Students will have the opportunity to ask questions and learn about Writing Services, Learning Support Services and Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS).

Career Services: What Your Raven Needs to Know

Career Services is here to connect students with opportunity! The team offers many services and programs to help increase your student’s skills, knowledge and experiences, such as career fairs, workshops and an exclusive job board for Carleton students and alumni.

Encourage your student to visit the Careers website for more info, and follow the Career Services’ Instagram account, Twitter, and LinkedIn page for leads on job postings, employer events and other important career-related info.

Fall 2022 U-Pass

The U-Pass is a discount transit pass provided to eligible Carleton students. Students are entitled to unlimited travel on OC Transpo and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) if they are enrolled in 1.5 credits or more in the fall and winter terms.

New students can pick up their U-Pass from the Campus Card Office. Students who already have a U-Pass will need to renew it on the fourth floor of the University Centre.

Update on Fall 2022 COVID-19 Measures

September is here and we’re welcoming our community back to campus for the fall 2022 term. As COVID-19 is still present in the community, it is important that we continue to follow public health guidelines and that we take precautions to reduce our risks. Community is a core value at Carleton, and as we start the new academic year, we all have the opportunity to demonstrate the care and compassion that our community is known for. Please review our update on fall 2022 COVID-10 measures.

Ottawa Public Health is offering a walk-in clinic for COVID-19 vaccine booster doses on Thursday, September 15, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in Fenn Lounge in Residence Commons.

Have a Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) and Need to Prove Your Student Attends Carleton?

Students who require Verification of Student Status to obtain their RESP funding can make their request electronically in Carleton Central (log in through Carleton360 on the current students website). Completed requests are emailed directly to your student’s Carleton email account within two business days of request.

Student Registration Assistance Team

The Student Registration Assistance Team (SRA) is available until Tuesday, September 20 offering in person, email and phone assistance to students for general registration assistance, course selection and building a conflict-free timetable. Visit the SRA webpage for more information.

Carleton Athletics

There’s something for everyone at Carleton Athletics, from instructional fitness classes to women’s only strength training, kickboxing and more. CUFit classes are a great way to stay fit and have fun. Intramurals and adult leagues are open for registration with a range of sports for individuals or teams.

Your student can catch the Ravens in action this month with football, rugby and soccer home games on campus.

Paul Menton Center for Students with Disabilities

The Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) is the department on Carleton’s campus responsible for coordinating disability services for students. The PMC works in partnership with the Carleton community to increase accessibility and integration of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life. If your student wishes to register with the PMC, they can book an intake appointment.