Your student’s academic success at Carleton is facilitated by a network of support services. The breadth of support programs available and the personal attention provided by academic advisors, peer helpers, and more, ensure that your student will be able to develop a plan tailored to their specific needs. You can also get familiar with the CU Services to provide timely guidance and advice to your student.
Co-op and Career Services
Carleton University offer a number of services and programs to help prepare our students for a smooth transition from university to the work world. The Co-op and Career Servces Office provides professional career development and exploration assistance, advice and support to your student. Co-op opportunities, which are available in select degree programs, give your student the chance to gain experience in the working world by alternating periods of study with periods of work in real job situations. They offer:
- Career Counseling
- Employment Advising
- Job Postings
- Career fairs, industry panel discussions, special interest seminars, and company presentations
Student Experience Office
Helping your student make a successful transition to university life is the mandate of the Student Experience Office (SEO). This office helps first year students achieve their personal and academic goals by providing support services and fostering student engagement. Programs include:
- Summer and Fall Orientation
- Community Service Learning
- Leadership Development
- Peer Helpers
Student Academic Success Centre
The Student Academic Success Centre (SASC) is Carleton’s centralized academic advising and learning support centre. The programs offered by SASC provide your student with the tools to develop effective study skills and refine strategies for academic success. Students can set up an appointment with an academic advisor or site in on learning support workshops like:
- Time-management
- Note-taking
- Academic reading
- Stress management
- Multiple choice exams
- General exam preparation
Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities
Based on the premise of integration, individualization, and independence, the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities co-ordinates academic and support services for students with disabilities. Services include:
- Academic accommodation
- Attendant services
- Alternate formats
- Adaptive technology
- Note-taking
- Sign language interpretation
