State of the Raven - Dec. 1, 2025 to Jan. 4, 2026 

Preparing For a Successful End of Term

Exam season can be a stressful time. If you’re feeling nervous or apprehensive about exams and final projects, know you aren’t alone. Carleton has many helpful services and resources to support you through the end of the term.

Fall Term Exams—What You Should Know

Fall term final exams and fall/winter course mid-terms take place from Monday, December 8 to Saturday, December 20, 2025. Scheduling and Examination Services’ Exam Support Network will be operating during the final exam period from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. to help with any exam-related issues, questions and emergencies.

International Exchange – Deadline to Apply

The deadline to apply for the International Exchange program is fast approaching on Wednesday, December 10, 2025.

Live on Campus – Winter Residence Applications Open

Experience the convenience and community of on-campus living this winter! From easier snowy-day commutes to spontaneous hangouts just down the hall, residence life helps you stay connected and supported. Apply for winter 2026 residence through the Housing Portal by Friday, January 30, 2026.

Giving Tuesday Supports Carleton Causes

Tomorrow (Tuesday, December 2, 2025) is Giving Tuesday – an opportunity to spotlight and support Carleton-led causes shaping a brighter future. The FutureFunder website has a range of projects supporting students at Carleton.

Academic Continuation Evaluation

Students will be assessed under the Academic Continuation Evaluation (ACE) process in late January 2026. This academic evaluation assessment happens each term. Students will receive their first evaluation after having completed 5.5 Carleton credits, and subsequently each term thereafter provided they have completed at least one course in the term of evaluation.

Check Your Timetable Before January

Prior to the beginning of the winter term, be sure to verify your winter term registration is in order. Click “timetable” in Carleton360 to see your timetable for the upcoming term. Helpful information and how to videos to assist with registration are available on the Registration website. You can adjust your full and late winter term schedule until Saturday, January 17, 2026. 

When to Expect Your Final Grades

Final grades for fall term courses will be available through Carleton360 and Carleton Mobile. Instructors generally have 10 calendar days after the date of the final examination to submit grades. Once submitted, it will take a few days for the final grades to be approved. If you have outstanding fees for the fall term, access to your fall final grades will be withheld until the university receives payment.

Summer Schedule Available End of December

The summer term class schedule will be available on Friday, December 19, 2025 in Carleton360 and the public class schedule. Registration for summer term opens in March 2026 based on time-tickets.

Institutional Impartiality Policy Update

As a result of the consultation process, the Institutional Impartiality Policy has undergone significant and important changes to clearly convey its original intent and to address what was heard. An amended policy draft will be presented to the Board of Governors for consideration.

Upcoming events

Thursday, December 4, 2025
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
African, Caribbean and Black Wellness Group

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