{"id":371,"date":"2013-07-22T10:42:29","date_gmt":"2013-07-22T14:42:29","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuknowhow\/?page_id=371"},"modified":"2022-09-12T13:37:48","modified_gmt":"2022-09-12T17:37:48","slug":"table-of-contents","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/cuknowhow\/","title":{"rendered":"Table of Contents"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome Letter<\/a><\/p>\n

About this guide<\/a><\/p>\n

CU Know How:<\/h5>\n
1. Getting started, staying connected<\/a><\/dt>

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1.1 \u201cWhere can I find the university\u2019s official rules and regulations?\u201d<\/a>\u00a0(Carleton University Undergraduate Calendar)<\/p>\n

1.2 \u201cWill I be assigned a student computing account?\u201d<\/a> (My Carleton Portal \/ Carleton Central)<\/p>\n

1.3 \u201cWhat\u2019s the best way for me to make sure that I have the best university experience?\u201d<\/a>(Carleton Complete)<\/p>\n

1.4 \u201cWho has access to my student records and personal information?\u201d<\/a> (Protecting your privacy)<\/p>\n

1.5 \u201cHow will the university keep me informed of important news and information about my studies?\u201d<\/a>(Email is the official method of communication)<\/p>\n

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2. Getting advice about my program<\/a><\/dt>

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2.1 \u201cHow can I make sure that I\u2019m meeting my degree requirements?\u201d<\/a> (Importance of academic advising)<\/p>\n

2.2 \u201cWhere can I go for academic advising?\u201d<\/a> (Advising resources on campus)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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3. Owning my education<\/a><\/dt>

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3.1 \u201cWhy is it important to be aware of the university\u2019s official rules and regulations?\u201d<\/a> (Self-advocacy)<\/p>\n

3.2 \u201cHow often should I review my audit?\u201d<\/a> (Understanding student responsibility)<\/p>\n

3.3 \u201cWhat are the university\u2019s policies surrounding academic accommodation for students with disabilities?\u00a0 What are my responsibilities?\u201d<\/a> (Academic accommodation for students with disabilities)<\/p>\n

3.4 \u201cWhat if I need religious or personal accommodation during classes or tests?\u201d<\/a> (Academic accommodation for students with religious obligations)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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4. Understanding my course requirements<\/a><\/dt>

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4.1 \u201cHow are courses organized at Carleton?\u201d<\/a> (Course numbering system)<\/p>\n

4.2 \u201cCan I take advanced level courses without taking the introductory level ones first?\u201d<\/a> (Course prerequisites)<\/p>\n

4.3 \u201cOne of the courses I want to take says it \u2018precludes additional credit\u2019 for another course I\u2019m interested in.\u00a0 What does that mean?\u201d<\/a> (Precluded courses)<\/p>\n

4.4 \u201cWhat does it mean when a course description says it is \u2018cross-listed\u2019 with another course?\u201d<\/a> (Cross-listed courses)<\/p>\n

4.5 \u201cEnglish is not my first language.\u00a0 Can I still apply to a degree program?\u201d<\/a> (ESLA courses)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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5. Planning my term<\/a><\/dt>

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5.1 \u201cHow many credits are my courses worth?\u201d<\/a> (Credit values)<\/p>\n

5.2 \u201cI\u2019m not taking a full course load, but am still being charged full-time tuition.\u00a0 Why?\u201d<\/a> (Full-time \/ part-time status)<\/p>\n

5.3 \u201cWhy does my audit say that I\u2019m still in first year even though this is my second year at Carleton?\u201d<\/a> (Year standing and year status)<\/p>\n

5.4 \u201cHow can I apply my RESP to my tuition charges?\u201d<\/a> (RESP eligibility forms)<\/p>\n

5.5 \u201cHow many courses can I take each term?\u201d<\/a> (Maximum credit hours per term)<\/p>\n

5.6 \u00a0\u201cWhat if I want to take more than 2.5 credits per term?\u201d<\/a> (Overload requests)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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6. Getting to class<\/a><\/dt>

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6.1 \u201cAm I automatically eligible to register?\u201d<\/a> (Eligibility to register)<\/p>\n

6.2 \u201cI am not able to register.\u00a0 What should I do?\u201d<\/a> (Registration holds)<\/p>\n

6.3 \u201cWhat if I decide that I don\u2019t want to take a course after I\u2019ve registered in it?\u00a0 Can I switch into another one?\u201d<\/a> (Adding and dropping courses \/ course change period)<\/p>\n

6.4 \u201cI can\u2019t get into the course I want.\u00a0 Is there anything I can do?\u201d<\/a>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 (Registration restrictions and overrides)<\/p>\n

6.5 \u201cA message was sent to my Carleton email account telling me I\u2019ve been deregistered from a course.\u00a0 What does that mean?\u201d<\/a> (De-registration)<\/p>\n

6.6 \u201cIf I drop a class, will I get my money back?\u201d<\/a> (Financial withdrawal)<\/p>\n

6.7 \u201cIf I\u2019m not doing well in a course, can I drop it?\u201d<\/a> (Academic withdrawal)<\/p>\n

6.8 \u201cI stopped going to one of my classes, but it still shows up on my audit and I\u2019m still being charged for it.\u00a0 Is that a mistake?\u201d<\/a> (Failure to withdraw \/ student responsibility)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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7. The goods on grades<\/a><\/dt>

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7.1 \u201cHow are my grades calculated?\u201d<\/a> (Grades and grading symbols)<\/p>\n

7.2 \u201cHow can I find out how well I did in my courses?\u201d<\/a> (Viewing your grades)<\/p>\n

7.3 \u201cI don\u2019t think my grade reflects my work.\u00a0 Is there anything I can do?\u201d<\/a> (Informal Appeal of grade)<\/p>\n

7.4 \u201cCan I formally appeal my grade?\u201d<\/a> (Formal Appeal of grade)<\/p>\n

7.5 \u201cCan I request a breakdown of the courses I have taken?\u201d<\/a> (Your official transcript \/ Certificate of Enrolment)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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8. My degree and me<\/a><\/dt>

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8.1 \u201cWhat will my degree look like?\u201d<\/a> (Majors, minors, concentrations, specializations)<\/p>\n

8.2 \u201cHow many program elements can I take?\u201d<\/a> (Limits on program elements)<\/p>\n

8.3 \u201cHow can I review my degree requirements?\u201d<\/a> (Reviewing your degree requirements using your academic audit)<\/p>\n

8.4 \u201cWhat is a breadth requirement in the B.A., and what does it mean for me?\u201d<\/a> (Does your program have a breadth requirement?)<\/p>\n

8.5 \u201cCan I take any electives, or are all of my courses already selected for me?\u201d<\/a> (Electives vs. free electives)<\/p>\n

8.6 \u201cHow many first-year courses can I take?\u201d<\/a> (Limits on the number of introductory courses)<\/p>\n

8.7 \u201cDo all of the credits for my degree have to be from Carleton?\u201d<\/a> (Residency and advanced credit regulations)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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9. All about averages<\/a><\/dt>

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9.1 \u201cHow do I calculate my average in my program?\u201d<\/a> (Calculation of the cumulative CGPA)<\/p>\n

9.2 \u201cHow do I calculate my average in my major?\u201d<\/a> (Calculation of the major and minor CGPAs)<\/p>\n

9.3 \u201cHow can I improve my average?\u201d<\/a> (Repeating courses \/ replacing courses)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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10. Getting credit where credit\u2019s due<\/a><\/dt>

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10.1 \u201cWhat happens if I took courses at another post-secondary institution?\u201d<\/a> (Transfer of credit taken prior to admission)<\/p>\n

10.2 \u201cCan I take courses at the University of Ottawa?\u00a0 If so, how will that impact my CGPA?\u201d<\/a> (Undergraduate exchange agreement with the University of Ottawa)<\/p>\n

10.3 \u201cWhat if I want to study abroad?\u201d<\/a> (International exchange agreements for undergraduates)<\/p>\n

10.4 \u201cCan I take courses at any other universities?\u201d<\/a> (Taking courses at another university on a Letter of Permission)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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11. Staying on track<\/a><\/dt>

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11.1 \u201cWhat is an Academic Continuation Evaluation (ACE)?\u201d<\/a> (Schedule and process for Academic Continuation Evaluation)<\/p>\n

11.2 \u201cWhat are the possible outcomes of ACE?\u201d<\/a> (Potential outcomes of academic continuation evaluation)<\/p>\n

11.3 \u201cWhat do my grades have to be like to remain Eligible to Continue?\u201d<\/a> (Minimum CGPA requirements to be eligible to continue)<\/p>\n

11.4 \u201cAre all programs evaluated the same way?\u201d<\/a> (Special notes about academic continuation evaluation for some degrees)<\/p>\n

11.5 \u201cWhat steps can I take to improve my grades if I am on academic warning?\u201d<\/a> (From Intention to Action (FITA))<\/p>\n

11.6 \u201cI was required to withdraw from my degree program for 2 terms based on the results of my Academic Continuation Evaluation. Can I get back into the program?\u201d<\/a> (Re-admission after suspension or debarment)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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12. Evaluating my degree goals<\/a><\/dt>

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12.1 \u201cDo I have to declare a major in first year?\u201d<\/a> (Change of Program Elements)<\/p>\n

12.2 \u201cCan I apply to another degree program if I\u2019m not happy with the one I\u2019m in now?\u201d<\/a> (Internal degree transfer)<\/p>\n

12.3 \u201cCan I apply to a second degree after I graduate?\u201d<\/a> (Re-admission after graduation)<\/p>\n

12.4 \u201cI went to Carleton several years ago, but never completed my degree. Can I continue where I left off?\u201d<\/a> (Re-admission after an absence)<\/p>\n

12.5 “I want to officially withdraw from my studies at Carleton. What are my options?\u201d\u00a0<\/a> (Voluntary Withdrawal)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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13. Rules for writing exams<\/a><\/dt>

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13.1 \u201cWhat do I need to know before I write my exams?\u201d<\/a> (Student conduct and academic integrity)<\/p>\n

13.2 \u201cWhat happens if I miss an exam because of circumstances beyond my control?\u201d<\/a> (Deferred examinations and assignments)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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14. My responsibilities as a student<\/a><\/dt>

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14.1 \u201cWhat are my responsibilities when it comes to Carleton\u2019s official rules and regulations and the Academic Integrity Policies?\u201d<\/a> (Student responsibility)<\/p>\n

14.2 \u201cWhat if circumstances beyond my control interfere with my studies?\u201d<\/a> (Undergraduate Academic Petitions)<\/p>\n

14.3 \u201cWhat do I need to provide if I want to submit an Undergraduate Academic Petition?\u201d<\/a> (Supporting documentation)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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15. Getting my diploma<\/a><\/dt>

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15.1 \u201cOnce I\u2019ve successfully completed all of my degree requirements, how do I get my diploma?\u201d<\/a> (Application to graduate)<\/p>\n

15.2 \u201cHow can I tell if I\u2019ve successfully completed everything I need to for graduation?\u201d<\/a> (The academic audit and graduation)<\/p>\n

<\/p><\/dd>

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<\/p>\n

Guide to Reading Your Audit<\/a><\/p>\n

Terms and definitions<\/a><\/p>\n

Departmental Contact Numbers<\/a><\/p>\n

Student Resources on Campus<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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