We hope you have a well-earned December break! Good luck to those of you finishing up exams. We look forward to seeing you all in the New Year!

• Holiday closures
• Academic Prep: Winter Reset
• Determination bursary: Apply now

The university will be closed from Saturday, December 23 through Wednesday, January 3 (inclusive).

• ESP offices will be closed on Friday, December 22nd.
• We will re-open on Thursday, January 4th.
• Classes start on Monday, January 8th.

Most buildings will be closed and locked during this holiday closure.

MacOdrum Library Schedule

• Dec. 23 and Dec. 24: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
• Dec. 25 to Jan. 3: closed for holiday break
• Jan. 4 and Jan. 5: 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Jan. 6 and Jan. 7: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Chat Service will be closed for the holiday break as of Dec. 23. It will resume on Jan. 8.

For more information, visit library.carleton.ca.  

Athletics

Athletics facilities will be closed Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. For more information regarding specific facility operations over the holidays, including the Ice House, Fitness Centre and Pool, please visit the Athletics website. 

What's open and closed →

Looking for a way to strengthen your academic skills as you head into term two? Check out out our Academic Prep: Winter Reset.

Even if your first semester didn’t go as planned, you can still have a great year. This course is designed to help you to reflect on your first semester, identify changes you can make, and adopt evidence-based learning skills and habits.

What:

• Mix of lectures, readings, and hands-on workshops
• Optional group check-ins and individual coaching throughout the semester
• Open to first year students across a variety of programs

When: January 5-7 from 10:00am-3:00pm

Cost: $175

How to register: email esp.advising@carleton.ca by noon on January 4th and request that we enroll you in the Academic Prep: Winter Reset course.

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ESP is happy to announce that we have a few winter bursaries available. These bursaries were established to help support students with workshop fees and educational expenses.

What: This is a bursary award of $1000 for the winter term. A bursary is a grant that is awarded based on financial need. Unlike loans, you do not need to repay bursaries. There are five bursaries available.

When: The application deadline is Sunday, January 21st at midnight.

Who: This will be awarded to 5 current ESP students who are in need of financial assistance this term.

Criteria: Priority will be given to students who demonstrate determination and perseverance in pursuing their education, and who have not received a Carleton University bursary this academic year. The awards committee will consider your application, grades and attendance.

Note: This bursary is intended for students who started ESP in the September.

Apply now →