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Parents newsletter - January 2024
The new winter term and the new year is a fresh start for many students. Your student may feel more comfortable settling back into their routines or may need some support for their wellness or academics. As classes begin, Carleton is here to support your student's studies, wellness and more.
The beginning of the term is a great time to seek out new opportunities. This month, your student can explore work opportunities at the Virtual Winter Career Fair and develop their leadership skills at the SOAR Student Leadership Conference.
Important Dates and Deadlines
Monday, January 15, 2024: OSAP deferral deadline.
Friday, January 19, 2024: Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in full winter and late winter courses.
Wednesday, January 31, 2024: Last day to withdraw from full winter and the winter portion of fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).
Preparing for a Successful 2024
Happy new year – we’re happy to welcome students (back) to Carleton.
As we enter the new term, there is plenty to do to prepare. Encourage your student to review our tips on preparing for a successful winter term. No matter what goals they’ve set, Carleton offers resources to help them achieve them.
Please remind your student to visit the dates and deadlines webpage for all important registration-related dates. They should also check their Carleton email account regularly - Carleton uses this as the main means of contacting students throughout the academic year.
Ask Me – We're Here to Help
It’s not unusual for Carleton students to have questions when starting a new term. To help your student get the answers they need and welcome them (back) to the Carleton community, the Ask Me Campaign has returned!
Faculty, staff and student leaders will be wearing red Ask Me buttons and displaying Ask Me signs in offices or on departmental social media profiles until Friday, January 12, 2024. Your student is encouraged to reach out to anyone displaying the Ask Me buttons with any questions they may have. Your student can also search for services and resources on the Current Students website.
Student Registration Assistance Team
The Student Registration Assistance team is available to help your student with winter term registration until Friday, January 19, 2024 with in person, email and phone assistance.
January Presidential Search Update
Prior to the break, Carleton concluded the community consultations, which equipped the committee with a deeper appreciation of our leadership needs and a comprehensive framework to assess candidates.
Boyden has been instrumental in seeking out candidate interest and referrals for the past three months, that facilitated the committee’s next tasks which are reviewing applications, and the subsequent interview of shortlisted candidates in February and March 2024.
Please stay tuned for new updates and developments in April 2024. For more information and previous updates about the Presidential Search process, visit the Presidential Search website.
35+ Employers Attending the Virtual Winter Career Fair
If your student is looking for summer work or exploring their career options, the Virtual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, is their opportunity to familiarize themselves with hiring employers from a range of industries.
At the career fair, your student can:
- Chat with recruiters and professionals. Meetings will take place as speed-networking-style conversations (about 10 minutes). This is done primarily through text chat, though some employers may use audio or video calls.
- Explore full-time, part-time, summer and co-op opportunities and browse current job openings. View the full list of attending employers alphabetically, by degree or with this cheat sheet.
- Discover a range of organizations to see if they would be a good match.
- Optimize their time by learning about multiple employers in one virtual space.
Encourage your student to register today!
Prepare for the Fair
In advance of the Virtual Winter Career Fair, students are encouraged to attend the Prepare for the Fair events:
- Wednesday, January 17, 2024, 1:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.: Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile and Cultivating Your Online Network (virtual)
- Thursday, January 18, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Resume Review Day 1 (in-person)
- Friday, January 19, 2024, 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.: Resume Review Day 2 (virtual)
- Monday, January 22, 2024, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.: Networking (virtual)
For more information and to register for the Career Fair and Prepare for the Fair sessions, your student can visit the mySuccess Co-op and Careers workshops and events calendar by logging into Carleton360 from the Current Students website.
SOAR Student Leadership Conference
The tenth annual SOAR Student Leadership Conference will be held on-campus on Saturday, January 20, 2024. At SOAR, attendees are challenged and inspired to develop their leadership skills through informative and interactive workshops and presentations.
Each year, this one-day conference at Carleton includes a keynote speaker, expert speakers, student leaders and panel presentations. This year’s keynote speaker will be the Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson.
Tickets to attend SOAR are now on sale for $10 and can be purchased on the event website.
Exploring a Field of Interest with the Job Shadow Program
Third- or fourth-year students in the faculties of Public Affairs or Arts and Social Sciences can be paired with a job shadow mentor. This is a unique opportunity to learn about a field of interest in a one-time, 60 to 90 minute virtual or in-person job shadow session. Applications are due Friday, January 26, 2024.
Too Good to Be True? How to Spot a Fraudulent Job Posting or Recruitment Effort
Is this job a scam? Is it too good to be true? The answer in most cases is yes. If someone wants to hire your student right away and sends them money for doing nothing, then it’s a scam.
Visit the Current Students website for 10 warning signs that can protect your student from fraudulent practices when job hunting.
Academic Advising Centre Brightspace Page
The Academic Advising Centre (AAC) has launched a new Brightspace page for students to enhance academic success and understanding of university rules and regulations. The page has videos on various topics, such as how to read your audit, understanding CGPAs, the First-Year Grading Policy and more.
Call for Nominations: Student Governors
The student governor applications for the 2024-2025 board year are now open.
The Carleton University Board of Governors is seeking expressions of interest from undergraduate students to fill two vacant positions. Those interested in applying must attend a Board 101 Information Session on either Tuesday, January 16 or Wednesday, January 17, 2024.
Office of the Vice-President (Students & Enrolment)
503 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 5B6
