Resources to Help You Prepare for University

We encourage all future Ravens to register for Summer Orientation. Offered through the Student Experience Office, Summer Orientation is a program designed for new students and their supporter(s). Each one-day Summer Orientation session is designed to promote the student’s personal academic success and individual development. Students will participate in a series of informative presentations, receive a campus tour and learn from student leaders about their experience as students at Carleton. The program also strives to help parents/supporters by assuring them of the various supports available to their students. The Summer Orientation sessions take place on Fridays and Saturdays during August.

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) designs, develops, and implements evidence-informed educational programs and services that are available to all Carleton students. Our vision is to foster Carleton students’ capacity to grow as independent, life-long learners. CSAS includes:

• Writing Services
• Learning Support
• Learning and Writing Support Workshops
• Incentive Program
• Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS)

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) offers services and programs that contribute to positive international experiences for all Carleton students. We are dedicated to helping international and exchange students adjust to life in Canada and to helping them get the most out of their student experience.

The ISSO supports and encourages Carleton students in gaining international exposure both locally and abroad through volunteer opportunities, international internships and co-op, and participation in exchange or study abroad programs.

• Immigration information and support
• Transition and engagement support
• Incoming exchange program
• Outgoing exchange program
• International mobility opportunities
• Study abroad at Carleton

The Academic Advising Centre’s (AAC) primary focus is to support undergraduate and special students in achieving academic success. The AAC offers advising sessions for students who are experiencing academic difficulty, need assistance understanding their academic audit, want to ensure they are fulfilling their degree program’s academic requirements.

An Academic Advisor can help you with:

• Questions about Academic Continuation Evaluation (ACE) and First Year Leniency
• Understanding academic rules and regulations
• Making degree or program element changes such as major, minor or concentration
• Strategies to improve or maximize your CGPA
• Taking a reduced course load or a leave of absence from your program
• Exploring academic difficulties you may be experiencing
• Getting connected to other student support services on campus

The Student Experience Office (SEO) is one of students’ first stops when they arrive at Carleton University! We facilitate student-centered learning that enhances the university experience by: Offering transition support, leadership opportunities, and experiential learning programs.

Let us help you live your best life at Carleton: Orientation. Spirit Day. Pride Festival. Mentorship. Alternative Spring Break.

The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) is the designated department at Carleton University coordinating disability services on campus. The PMC works in partnership with the Carleton community to increase accessibility and integration of students with disabilities into all aspects of university life.

We offer a wide range of services including academic accommodations, attendant services, alternate formats, adaptive technology, note-taking, sign language interpretation, learning support and services specific to students’ education-related visible and non-visible disability needs. 

Delivery of services and accommodations is based on the core values of integration, individualization and independence, and are integrated to the extent that is possible, varying from student-to-student depending on individual disability-related needs. 

Career Services is Carleton University’s centralized office supporting all students and alumni across the different disciplines and levels of study on their career paths.

Through innovative programming and collaborative initiatives, Career Services at Carleton University empowers students and alumni for career success. Our professional staff support career learning and skill development through education, network building and hands-on experience. We bridge and connect industry professionals with the Carleton University community to meet current and future societal needs.

• Career Coaches are available to meet with students, Monday to Friday, 1 to 4 pm on a drop-in basis or by appointment. They can assist you with resume and cover letter reviews, introductions to job search strategies, information for accessing the hidden job market, and networking advice.
• Career Consultants can assist you with interview preparation including a mock interview. They are a great follow-up after having a meeting with a Career Coach and can discuss career exploration, major exploration, or further education exploration. Additionally, they can help with reviewing CVs and going over our personal statement checklist.
• Career Counsellors are available by appointment only to explore your interests, values, and preferences and how these may relate to or influence your career options. They can also help you explore indepth degree options in relation to potential career paths. They are available for grad school preparation including exploring program options, and assisting with personal statements and CV reviews. Counsellors are available by referral from Consultants.

Contact us at career@carelton.ca or 613-520-6611 for further assistance or to book an appointment.

The Office of Student Affairs works closely with campus and community stakeholders to create and maintain a safe and supportive working and learning environment. This includes responding to concerns under the Student Rights and Responsibilities Policy, supporting the administration of the Carleton University Sexual Violence Policy, and advancement of the Carleton University Umbrella Project substance use health and harm reduction strategy.

Transfer credit, also known as “advanced standing”, refers to the number of credit or course equivalents you may be awarded toward your degree at Carleton based on previous (accredited) postsecondary studies.

Once students have applied to Carleton, their previous studies will be assessed for transfer credit on a case-by-case basis, subject to degree, grade and program requirements. In some instances, this may require submission of official course descriptions and/or syllabi. Please note that Carleton University will do its best to transfer the most credit possible for any previously completed courses. However, course transferability will vary depending on grade point average (GPA), level of course, and relativity of previous course work to the degree program to which you have applied.

We automatically assess transfer credit for all applicants who’ve studied at accredited Canadian postsecondary institutions before applying to Carleton. We also grant advanced standing credit for some advanced secondary school credentials such as IB, GCE and AP programs.

Carleton's Mental Health and Wellness website offers comprehensive information on the tools and resources we offer to help understand, manage and improve your mental health and wellness while at university.

Health and Counselling Services (HCS) is a multidisciplinary healthcare facility that provides medical and counselling services to Carleton students, faculty and staff.

Services are provided by family physicians, psychiatrists, counsellors, registered nurses, and support staff.

HCS supports the mission and goals of Student Services at Carleton. Our staff believes that a caring and supportive environment enhances the educational process and influences student success and retention by modifying or removing health-related barriers to learning. Healthy students are better able to concentrate on their studies and reach their fullest potential.

All Carleton undergraduate students have access to additional support through Empower Me, a mental health and wellness service that seeks to contribute to a resilient student community by supporting existing on-campus and partner mental health resources.