Carleton is excited to welcome your student back for a regular in-person schedule this fall! As students prepare for the school year, the next few weeks may feel busy. Depending on their year of study there is a lot for your student to consider, especially as some transition to in-person learning.

There will be many opportunities for your student to meet new people and contribute to the Carleton community this year. Encourage your student to regularly visit the Current Students website and follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @MyCarletonU for student news, events, services and key dates as we prepare for the Return of the Ravens!

If they haven’t already, new Ravens should consider joining CU 1001 – Your Start to Student Life at Carleton.

With registration for the upcoming academic year, students have to make important decisions. Among these may be to declare a major or minor. If your student is having difficulty choosing, encourage them to speak with an academic advisor or to their departmental advisor.

• August 16, 2022: Last day of late summer and full summer classes.
• August 19-25, 2022: Final examinations in late summer and full summer courses may be held. Examinations are normally held all seven days of the week.
• September 5, 2022: Statutory holiday. University closed.
• September 7, 2022: Fall and fall/winter classes begin.

The late and full summer exam schedule is now available. Your student will be able to find the schedule on the Scheduling and Examinations Services website.

The final exam period will take place from Friday, August 19 to Thursday, August 25, 2022.

Fall Orientation provides incoming first-year undergraduate students with a week packed full of fun activities, a chance to make new friends and an opportunity to gain the skills necessary to help transition to university life at Carleton University. The program focuses on helping students adapt socially, academically, and culturally to Carleton and the Ravens community. Register here for Fall Orientation.

After being away from campus for approximately two years, returning students may want to participate in Upper Year Orientation. This is an opportunity for upper-year undergraduate students to participate in programming with a focus on building their network, making connections, and gaining the necessary skills to help them continue to succeed at Carleton University. Register here for Upper Year Orientation.

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) in Gatineau if they are enrolled in 1.5 credits or more in the fall and winter terms.  Your student can pick up their U-Pass from the Campus Card Office beginning Monday, August 22.

This orientation event is for students who have registered, or will be registering, with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC). Whether your Raven is attending university for the first time or a returning student transitioning back to campus, this live and interactive event is for them! Your student can meet peers and PMC staff, be introduced to the various PMC supports, learn how to set up their academic accommodations and choose from a variety of relevant skill-building workshops.

This event will be offered virtually over Zoom several times before the beginning of the fall term.

Did you know Career Services offers support tailored to students with disabilities? ACT to Employ helps students with disabilities find paid experiential learning opportunities that align with their academic and career goals.

You and your student can stay up to date on tips, events, job postings and more by following ACT to Employ on Instagram and by visiting the ACT to Employ website.

Carleton University also offers the ACT Advising program, which provides career support to Carleton University students and alumni with disabilities.

By registering with the ACT program, students are welcome to access all or some of the services offered by ACT. Find out more on the ACT Advising website.

First Year Connections is a peer-to-peer mentorship program offered by the Student Experience Office. New and first-year students will be paired with an upper-year student in a similar academic program who can support them in their transition to Carleton.

Each week in September and October, participating students will connect with their mentor to talk about classes, support services, campus life, study skills and more. Free registration for the First Year Connections program  is now available.

The deadline to apply for the virtual International Internship Program is rapidly approaching for the fall 2022 term. This opportunity is an excellent way for your student to gain real-world work experience, develop contacts in their field and build their resume to better market themselves for future career opportunities.

Applications close on Friday, August 12, 2022.

For more information on the program and to apply now, visit the Career Services website.