Students may now generally feel more comfortable in university. They have a sense of what is expected of them in their courses, the experience of a term is under their belts and they have developed a familiarity with Carleton’s support systems.

As midterm and final grades have been entered, students may be disappointed if they didn’t meet the academic expectations they had set out for themselves and may need some encouragement.

• January 11, 2021: First day of Winter term classes.
• January 22-24, 29-31, 2021: Fall term deferred exams take place.
• January 25, 2021: Last day to register in Winter term courses.

With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government has imposed a Provincewide Shutdown effective Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. This decision, made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, continues to impact the City of Ottawa. If your student is currently residing in Ontario, encourage them to visit the official Ontario website for more information on provincial restrictions and public safety measures.

As Carleton University prepares to welcome students back to virtual classes on January 11, members of the community asked to be mindful of the measures put in place at Carleton under the ongoing provincewide shutdown. Students living on campus should continue to stay up-to-date by reviewing the latest updates from Housing and Residence Life Services.

As a follow up to the message regarding the use of flexible, compassionate grading options for undergraduate students in the Fall 2020 and Winter 2021 terms, the Carleton University Senate has approved the use of Satisfactory (SAT) grading for the Winter 2021 term. Specifically, Senate has approved the optional conversion of one 0.5 credit grade to SAT for the Winter 2021 term. This would be in addition to the 0.5 credit grade available to your student in the Fall 2020 term that Senate passed in October, allowing for a maximum of 1.0 credit to be converted to SAT during the Fall-Winter 2020/21 terms.

All students and new graduates are invited to attend Carleton University’s Virtual Winter Career Fair on January 27, 2021!

Many organizations have moved their recruitment efforts online and will be hosting virtual recruitment events, like information sessions, technical workshops, networking events, and career fairs throughout the winter semester.

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) continues to offer services virtually to all Carleton students in the Winter 2021 term. Whether your student is looking for resources to improve their academic writing skills, better prepare for tests and exams, effectively manage their time or work with peers to solve other learning-related challenges, we are here to help. CSAS can support your student with any stage of the learning or writing process through our Learning and Writing Support webinars, asynchronous Online Workshops, Learning and Writing Certificates, one-on-one Learning and Writing Sessions, Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS) and more!

January is when most organizations start their summer recruitment. If your student is looking for a summer job or is approaching graduation and will soon be looking for full-time opportunities, Career Services is available and ready to help!

Encourage your student to reach out to Career Services if they have any career-related inquiries. In addition to job search assistance, Career Services can also help students develop flexible career plans, explore their options if they are thinking about changing their program, review their resume and cover letter, prepare for job interviews, including conducting mock interviews, and more.

University can be overwhelming. If your student has been struggling personally and academically, there is a program at Carleton that can help.

From Intention to Action (FITA) assists students in maintaining good academic standing for their degree program. Students receive support to better manage stress, incorporate better learning strategies and work towards improving their academic performance. FITA offers students weekly appointments with a personal coordinator for 12 sessions via teletherapy.

With the transition to online learning, Carleton University is continuing to offer a variety of virtual employment opportunities and resources, including virtual internships, job shadowing, and paid placements for students with disabilities.

Encourage your student to explore these opportunities and find the virtual fit that’s right for them!

Carleton University and the Student Experience Office (SEO) will host the seventh annual SOAR Student Leadership Conference with special guest and keynote speaker Martin Luther King III on Saturday, January 30, 2021. Aimed at both new and seasoned student leaders, SOAR challenges previous notions and theories about leadership.

Registration is $10 + HST, and is open to all Carleton students!

Despite remote learning, there are lots of opportunities for your student to stay involved! Carleton University’s many student services provide innovative and engaging programming to Carleton students.

To learn more about upcoming online events, encourage your student to visit the CUx website.