2022-2023 Holiday Closure

(This message was distributed to the Carleton community on Nov. 2, 2022)

To all Members of the Carleton Community,

Carleton University will be closed from Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 through Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023 inclusive for the holiday season and will re-open on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023.

Should you wish to take vacation days to extend the holiday period noted above, please ensure you discuss your request with your manager and, if approved, include all leave on your monthly report. We encourage managers to support extended leave requests where possible.

Holiday Building Closures

During the holiday closure period, all campus buildings will be locked. Authorized students, faculty and staff may gain access using their Campus Card at card readers in buildings equipped with that technology. Faculty and staff are encouraged to arrange for any required access prior to the holiday closure by contacting your Department Chair and/or Department Administrator.

Campus Safety Services (CSS) will provide access to buildings on an emergency basis only. The CSS Communication Centre can be reached at 613-520-4444 in emergencies, and 613-520-3612 for general enquiries.
Variations of this closure include:

Library:  MacOdrum Library will close at 10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 and will reopen on Wednesday, Jan. 4, 2023. 

Residence and Dining Services:

The following five residence buildings will remain open for the holiday period: Frontenac, Glengarry, Leeds, Lennox and Addington, and Prescott. Only those students who have registered, received permission and paid to remain will have access to their rooms. Card access for all other students will be deactivated from noon on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022 until noon on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023. No student will be permitted to remain in or enter a closed building.

The last meal served in The Caf will be breakfast which ends at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 23, 2022. During the closure period, no dining service outlets will be open.  Frontenac, Leeds and Prescott are suite-style residences with a meal preparation area in each suite.  The first meal served in The Caf will be dinner on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023.

Recreation and Athletics:

Athletics facilities will be closed Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022 and Sunday, Jan. 1, 2023. For more information regarding specific facility operations over the holidays, including the Ice House, Fitness Centre and Pool, please visit the Athletics website.

Wishing you a joyful holiday season!

Lorraine Dyke,
Vice-President (Finance and Administration)