Hello everyone, Congratulations on making it to (almost!) the end of the fall term. We hope it’s been a good experience and that you’re managing to navigate this (often stressful!) end of term period. We are here to help, so don’t be shy to reach out if you have any questions or concerns. We wish you all the very best as you complete end of term assignments and head into the exam season.

• Friday is a Monday
• Exam FAQs
• Prepping for exams or final assignments? Get help from a coach
• Exam review supports
• Exam stress relief: CU Therapy Dogs
• December office hours and holiday closure

This Friday, December 8th is the last day of classes before the exam period. A reminder that classes and workshops follow a Monday schedule so anything that you would normally have scheduled on Monday will happen again on Friday!

Classes are not held during the exam period.

Good luck on your exams! Study hard – we hope they go well! December 8th is the last date of classes. Classes are not held during the exam period (December 10-22). To check your exam schedule, login to Carleton Central and under “Student Records” you’ll find a link to “MyExam Schedule”. Questions about how exams work ? Check out the handy exam page for guidance on what to expect.

What do you do if you have to miss an exam? There are different processes depending on the type of exam, i.e., whether it’s a final exam (for Sep-Dec courses) or midterm exam (for Sep-Apr courses).

• Final exams: Apply for a deferral through the Registrar’s Office, 302 Tory, 613-520-3500. If it is a final exam (for a half credit course) you fill out the Online Deferral Application: carleton.ca/registrar/deferral/.
  • Documentation is normally required – if you are ill, you can use a “self-declaration of illness” form instead of a note from a doctor.
  • You must apply for a deferral within 3 days of the exam date.
  • When you apply to defer a final exam, you will normally write at a designated time in the deferred exam period: January 26-28, February 2-4, 2024. Take home exam deferrals are normally due January 15, 2024.
• Midterm exams: For midterms in full-credit courses, contact your course professor directly by email.
  • You should do so in advance or at least within 24 hours of the exam date and provide the reason.
  • Documentation is often required. If you are ill, you can use a “self-declaration of illness” form instead of a note from a doctor.
  • The professor will let you know when you can rewrite (normally early in January).

Visit the exam guide page →

Appointments are available during the exam period for any student who would like help with study techniques, organization, exam preparation, and end of term assignments. Friendly, non-judgmental support for everything that is due is just a click away.  Go to carleton.ca/esp/appointments/ and select “Book a Coaching Appointment.”  If you are not able to find a time slot, email academic.coaching@carleton.ca  We can help you book an appointment!

Time slots are in high demand. We kindly ask that you only cancel or rebook for serious circumstances.

Book now →

For courses with exams, your workshop facilitators will be leading activities to help you prepare for finals. Our coaches are also available to assist.

Additional campus resources include:

1. Peer Assisted Study Sessions: are holding review sessions for these classes: CHEM 1001, CRCJ 1000, ECON 1001, LAWS 1001, MATH 1007, and PSYC 1001. Scroll down to the bottom of the page for the “Final Exam Period Sessions” to see where and when.
2. Learning Support Services online workshops: including “Test & Exam Preparation” and “Memory and Concentration”.
3. Science Student Success Centre has links to online resources for CHEM and COMP, as well as a variety of on campus support services for math, science and  computer science.
4. Wellness Desk: 204A MacOdrum Library – no appointment needed, chat with the wellness coordinator about managing stress and finding resources.

The Carleton University Therapy Dog Program is there to bring positive (ahem, paws-itive) mental health and wellness supports to our community. Stop by for a cuddle between study sessions, and follow them on Instagram.

Check out their hours and locations →

The ESP office is open 8:30-4:30 Monday to Friday (closed over the lunch hour 12-1). We are in 1516 Dunton Tower and can be reached at esp@carleton.ca or 613-520-2804. There’s also a handy, snack-filled ESP student lounge in room 1521 Dunton Tower.

• The ESP office will be closed for an event from 10:30-4:30 on Monday, December 18th.
• The ESP office will close for the holiday period on Friday, December 22 and reopen on Thursday, January 4.
• The university reopens January 4th.
• Winter classes & ESP workshops start on January 8th.

Check out the holiday closure schedule →