With the term coming to a close, students can be caught off guard by how quickly the academic year goes by. They may feel like many activities are competing for their time. Balancing seasonal plans and preparing for exams can be exhausting. They may have stayed up late consistently to finish assignments or simply did not get enough rest. Encourage your student to
take time to care for themselves and make sure they are eating well, exercising and getting enough sleep.

• Friday, December 10, 2021: Fall term ends. Last day of fall term classes.
• Saturday, December 11, 2021, to Thursday, December 23, 2021: Final examinations in fall term courses and mid-term examinations in fall/winter courses may be held.
• Friday, December 24, 2021, to Tuesday, January 4, 2022: University closed.
• Monday, January 10, 2022: Winter term classes begin.

Encourage your student to visit the Dates and Deadlines webpage for important academic, financial and registration-related dates.

Exam season is drawing near! The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is here to support your student. Encourage your student to book a virtual one-on-one Learning Support Session to address learning-related challenges, learn about effective ways to prepare for tests and exams or make a plan to finish the semester successfully.

Students can also sign up to attend one or more CSAS webinars that cover a variety of topics and strategies and can help them effectively prepare for exams. Upcoming webinars include:

• Take Home Exams: The Essay
• Study Smarter
• Getting Ready for Your Tests and Exams
• Preventing Procrastination
• Mobilizing your Academic Motivation

The President and Vice-Chancellor of Carleton University, Benoit-Antoine Bacon, has written on the continued safe and gradual return to campus. Read the message from the president here.

Your student’s grades for fall term courses (i.e. courses ending in December) will be available on Carleton Central sometime after the completion of their courses. The exact date that their grades will be available depends on how quickly their instructors submit the grades for their courses.

Final grades appear in Carleton Central when approved. Only courses with final grades will appear. If some of your student’s courses are not listed, the final grade for those particular courses may not be available yet.

Please note that if your student has any outstanding fees for the fall term, access to their fall final grades will be withheld until the university receives payment. Once payment is received, the relevant holds will be expired automatically and their final grades will be viewable.

Your student should also review the flexible, compassionate grading options for undergraduate and special students for the fall 2021 term.

Individuals who plan on coming to campus and/or participating in any in-person Carleton activities must attest to being fully vaccinated prior to their arrival on campus. Your student must upload proof of vaccination to cuScreen in order to attest to their vaccination status.

For information regarding Carleton’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Carleton University COVID-19 Website.

We have launched a broad and inclusive consultation process towards the next iteration of the Sexual Violence Policy. Members of the Carleton community are encouraged to provide feedback and comments through our consultation website, by email or through feedback and information sessions.

Encourage your student to attend the Virtual Winter Career Fair, taking place on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. If your student is graduating this spring, looking for summer work or exploring their career options, this is a prime opportunity to think strategically about the future.

At the Career Fair, participants can:

• Chat with recruiters and professionals one-on-one.
• Explore full-time, part-time, summer and co-op opportunities and browse current job openings.
• Discover a range of organizations, small, medium and large, to see if they would be a good fit.
• Meet with as many companies as they would like for the duration of the fair.
• Optimize their time by connecting with multiple employers in one virtual space.

For any questions about the Virtual Winter Career Fair, please email Career Services.

You and your student are invited to Carleton University’s virtual Future Raven Family Night, taking place on Thursday, December 9, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. This event is an excellent opportunity for parents or guardians of prospective students to learn more about life at Carleton.

You and your student can attend live information sessions about financing education, employability, accessibility services, student life and more. You and your student will also have the chance to speak directly with Carleton representatives and current students about topics such as admissions, awards, residence, athletics, Indigenous student services and wellness at interactive booths.