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Summer Orientation

First Year Experience

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Overview

September

January

March/

April

February

October

November/

December

Summer

A month by month guide of

what to expect as your student

transitions into Carleton

University


September

The first step of the Carleton journey!

• Many emotions

• New living situation / social group

• Demands of university courses

• Parents transition too!

JanuaryMarch/

AprilFebruaryOctoberNovember/

DecemberSeptember


September Activities

• Academic Orientation Day (Sept. 3)

• Expo Carleton (Sept. 3)

• Fall Orientation (Sept. 1-6)

• First Year Connections

• Throwback/Homecoming

(Sept. 15-21)

September JanuaryMarch/

AprilFebruaryNovember/

DecemberOctober


Settled in and getting to work

• Midterm preparation

• Building academic skills for success

• Understanding expectations

• Building a network and getting involved

October



DecemberOctober


• Panda game (Oct. 5)

• Butterfly show (Oct. 5-13)

• Exam schedule released (Oct. 11)

• Fall Reading week (Oct. 21-25)

• Ride For Less

October Activities



DecemberOctober


November & December

It’s the finals countdown

• Winter on campus

• Time management

• Getting ready for final

projects, essays,

assignments & exams

September January FebruaryOctoberMarch/

April

November/

December


November & December Activities

• Colonel By Classic rivalry hockey game

• Study groups

• Therapy dogs

• December break!

September January February

November/

DecemberOctoberMarch/

April


January

A New Semester

• Transition back to

routine

• Program changes

• Next year’s housing

SeptemberMarch/


DecemberJanuary


January Activities

• Winter intramural signups

• SOAR Leadership Conference (Jan. 18)

• Summer job fair



December


Looking ahead

• Midterm preparation

• Apply for summer employment

• Determine if pursuing co-op if applicable for area of study

February


AprilNovember/

DecemberOctober February


• Capital Hoops (Feb. 7)

• Winterlude

• Exam schedule released (Feb. 14)

• Winter Reading week (Feb. 17-21)

• Alternative Spring Break

February Activities



DecemberOctober


March & April

Wrapping up the year

• Final exams and

assignments

• Planning next year ’s

course schedule

• Moving out of

residence

September January

March/

AprilNovember/

DecemberOctober February


March & April Activities

• Relay for Life (Mar. 13-

14)

• Theatre performances

• End of year Galas

• Clubs and Societies leadership position applications

• Add positions to Co-Curricular Record

September January FebruaryNovember/

DecemberOctober

March/

April


FIPPA Overview

Protects students’ privacy and personal information

Third-party consent forms

Different forms per department

Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act


Registrar ’s Office

• Grades

• Transcripts

• Confirmation of Student Status

Student Accounts

• Tuition Fees

• Housing Fees

Awards and Financial Aid

• Scholarships

• Bursaries

• Government financial aid

FIPPA Forms


• Your personal information kept by Residence is protected

• Students must give written consent for information to be disclosed to a third party

FIPPA in Residence


Pathways to Graduation

Pathway to Success

• Designed to guide students along a path to graduation tailored to their program

• Provides important information related to academics, employability, campus life, finances, and wellness

• Supports students as they transition through each phase of their degree

pathways.carleton.ca

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