One week to go before exams! I hope you are all hanging in there. We are here to help, so do not be shy to reach out if you have any questions or concerns.

• Prepping for exams or final assignments? Get help from a coach
• Friday is a Monday
• Exam FAQs
• Dec 9: More than Networking Event for African descent students
• Withdrawal deadline reminder
• December office hours and holiday closure

The ESP/IESP Academic Coaches are holding coaching appointments (from December 11-21) during the exam period for any student who would like some assistance with study techniques, organization, exam preparation, and help with 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 with a coach, please email academic.coaching@carleton.ca  We can help you book an appointment!

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Friday, December 10th 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!

Good luck on your exams! Study hard – we hope they go well! December 10th is the last date of classes. Classes are not held during the exam period (December 11-23). 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 online? Check out the COVID FAQ page (under the “Examinations” heading) for what to expect.

What do you do if you have to miss an exam? There is a formal process to apply for a “deferred” exam (i.e. you apply to write the exam at another time).

• Final exams: The Registrars Office, 302 Tory, 613-520-3500. If it is a final exam (for a half credit course) you must fill out the Online Deferral Application for an exam deferral: carleton.ca/registrar/deferral/.
  • Documentation is normally required – due to the COVID situation, 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 21-23, 28-30, 2022. Take home exam deferrals are due January 15, 2022.
• Midterm exams: For midterms in full-credit courses (such as CHST), 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 (depending on your reason a medical note, a funeral notice, etc.) is normally required. Due to the COVID situation, 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).

Exam schedule →

The ACMP is hosting one of its most anticipated events among the series of programs designed to inspire and empower African descent youth (please see the website – www.weareacmp.com).

The “More Than Networking” event is intended for African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) and other marginalized students from high school to post-secondary. In past events, the ACMP attracted up to 200 students, faculty, and broader community members.

The FREE event will be held online:

• A space to access professionals and create valuable networks that can help your future career
• Meet professionals in a variety of field and learn about career options and opportunities
• Form relationships that could turn into long-term mentorship opportunities

Mark Your Calendar:

• Date: Thursday, December 9, 2021
• Time: 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm
• Where: Zoom

Prizes and Giveaways

• $100 Incentive for a High school person – application monies
• $1000 Book bursary for Undergrad/Graduate person
• $500 Book bursary for Undergrad/Graduate person
• $200 Incentive for Undergrad/Graduate person
• Carleton University swag TBC
• The University of Ottawa swag TBC

Register for this free event →

If you are considering withdrawing from a half credit course, contact an advisor before Friday, December 11, 2020. We can help you with your decision. December 10th is the deadline to drop any half-credit (fall term) courses. Full-credit courses have a withdrawal deadline of the end of January for a refund of winter fees and the last day of classes (April 13) for an academic withdrawal.

What do I need to know about dropping a class?

• You can not drop a course yourself; you need to ask an ESP/IESP advisor. Email or book an appointment for advice.
• For certain courses (CHEM, COMP, PSYC or SOCI), you cannot stay enrolled in the second term portion of the course if you withdraw from the fall course. The sooner you come see us, the more likely it is that we can find you another course second term.
• A withdrawal will not affect your overall average, but it will affect your admissions requirements because you will have completed fewer credits.
• If you are receiving OSAP, you should consult the Awards office first: awards@carleton.ca in 202 Robertson Hall or 613-520-3600.
• Questions about the SAT and UNS grading options? See the Nov. 12 Advising Bulletin for details.

Book an advising appointment →

The 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 iesp@carleton.ca or 613-520-2804.

• From December 17-23, we will be working remotely and the office in Dunton Tower will be closed.
• The university will be closed December 24, 2021-January 4, 2022 inclusive.
• The university reopens January 5th.
• Winter classes begin on January 10th.