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Parents newsletter - June 2025

 

Summer is well underway at Carleton! In June, students enrolled in early summer courses are wrapping up final assignments and preparing for exams, while students enrolled in full summer courses are settling into midterms.

As students focus on their academic goals, many are also planning for the fall and winter terms ahead. Whether it’s help with course selection, major or minor designations, or understanding academic audits, Carleton’s academic advisors and Student Registration Assistance team are here to guide and support your Raven every step of the way.

 

Important Dates and Deadlines

Tuesday, June 17, 2025: Last day of early summer classes.

Wednesday, June 18, 2025: Final summer term payment deadline.

Friday, June 20 to Thursday, June 26, 2025: Final examinations in early summer courses and midterm examinations in full summer courses will be held.

Tuesday, July 1, 2025: Statutory holiday. University closed.

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Celebrating Convocation with the Class of 2025 

Carleton University will celebrate the accomplishments of 2025 graduates with in-person convocation ceremonies from Monday, June 16 to Friday, June 20, 2025. 

The complete ceremony schedule, along with information for graduates, is available on the Convocation website.  

 

National Indigenous History Month

During National Indigenous History Month, Carleton is celebrating the rich and diverse cultures, voices and experiences of First Nations, Inuit and Métis people who are positively impacting the world.

Visit the Carleton Newsroom website to learn how the Carleton community has taken important steps towards integrating Indigenous history, experiences and ways of knowing into all areas of campus life.  

 
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Pride Month

June is Pride Month, another opportunity to celebrate and support Two-Spirit, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer members of the Carleton community. 

Visit the Carleton Newsroom website to find out how Carleton is striving to support greater inclusion throughout all areas of campus life.

 

Early Summer Final & Full Summer Midterm Schedule Available

The early summer 2025 final and full summer 2025 midterm schedule is now available.

Students can find the schedule on the Scheduling and Examination Services website, through their Carleton360 account (log in through the Current Students website) and the Carleton Mobile app.

Final and midterm examinations run Friday, June 20 to Thursday, June 26, 2025.

 
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Fall/Winter 2025-2026

The fall/winter 2025-2026 class schedule and registration course planning tool is available in Carleton Central (access by logging into Carleton360).

Fall/winter course registration begins based on pre-assigned timetickets for new first-year students on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, and for returning students on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. Your student’s timeticket will be available in Carleton Central on Tuesday, June 17, 2025.

Student Registration Assistance Team

Does your student need help planning their timetable or registering for courses?
The Student Registration Assistance (SRA) team is available until Tuesday, September 16, 2025. The SRA team helps students build a conflict-free timetable, navigate Carleton Central and provides general registration assistance. Your Raven can contact the SRA team via phone at 613-520-3500, email registrar@carleton.ca or visit the Registrar’s Office on the third floor of Tory Building.

 

How to Be a University Student: Practical Tools for a Successful Transition

The first year of university brings exciting opportunities - and real challenges. Many students arrive on campus unsure of what’s expected or how to manage the increased independence, academic workload and social change.

To help ease that transition, Carleton offers Academic Prep: How to Be a University Student, a non-credit, one-week summer course designed to build the habits, skills and confidence to support a successful first year. It’s a practical way for students to begin their journey with clarity and confidence.

 

Announcing Carleton’s Renewed Coordinated Accessibility Strategy

After several months of comprehensive consultation, Carleton University has launched its renewed Coordinated Accessibility Strategy. This refreshed strategy represents the diverse voices of our community and provides a framework to guide our ongoing commitment to a campus that is accessible and inclusive for all. Thank you to the entire community for engaging in this collaborative process.

 
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5 Common Ways AI is Misused in the Job Hunt

Career Services highlights common ways AI is misused in job searching and applications, and how your student can improve their approach.

 

Too Good to Be True? How to Spot a Fraudulent Job Posting or Recruitment Effort

Is this a job 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 send them money for doing nothing, then it’s a scam. Share these 10 warning signs with your student to help protect them from fraudulent practices when job hunting.

 
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The Carleton Parents Newsletter is intended to keep parents of current students informed about dates and deadlines, student services and supports, and answer the questions and concerns important to all parents. This newsletter is distributed by the Office of the Vice-President (Students and Enrolment) and is sent on the first Wednesday of every month.

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