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Wednesday, July 12, 2023
“You just feel like you [always] have someone is your corner.” Carleton alum Emily Kelly graciously set aside some time to chat with me about her experiences as a PMC student and student-staff member. Emily graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (honours) in Sociology with a Minor is Disability Studies, in June, and when... More
This is a reminder that you must request your accommodations at the start of each term. Carefully review your course outlines and select the accommodations that are relevant for your courses and examinations. The most efficient way to make your accommodation request is through your Ventus Student Portal using your MyCarletonOne credentials. Note... More
Will the upcoming fall term be your first term as a PMC student? Register to join us on August 30th for PMC Orientation! PMC Orientation is designed to introduce new students to the PMC and post-secondary life. This year's event will include presentations from PMC Coordinators and staff about accessing your accommodations; a presentation... More
Wednesday, June 14, 2023
From all of us at the PMC: Congratulations to all students graduating this week! We trust the the knowledge you have gained and skills you have learned during your time at Carleton will carry you into this next chapter. Information about opportunities and services available to Carleton alumni is available on the the Carleton... More
Monday, May 29, 2023
"Sweating the School Stuff" is a three-part event series providing tips and strategies about managing productivity over the summer months, hosted by the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC) in collaboration with campus partners. This series will cover topics related to research ethics, staying self-motivated during the summer... More
Wednesday, May 10, 2023
The Grad Student Writing Group provides a virtual space for Graduate students to meet and share graduate school experiences, talk through writer's blocks, offer advice, and set tangible goals for the week ahead. At the beginning of each session, students set tangible tasks for themselves to complete within a one-and-a-half-hour window and reflect... More
Like the summer days in Canada, summer courses go by very quickly! Here are a few tips to manage and organize your summer term courses: Read Your Syllabus and Mark Down Deadlines in Your Calendar Right Away Deadlines will be closer together in the summer term than they were during fall and winter terms..... More
Thursday, May 4, 2023
The Accessibility Institute (formerly READ) invites you to join the Canadian Accessibility Network in celebrating the 20th annual AccessAbility Day on May 31st, 2023, from 12 to 2 p.m. EST. Attend to hear a keynote address by Canada’s Chief Accessibility Officer, Stephanie Cadieux, and participate in an engaging discussion on developments in... More
Thursday, April 27, 2023
Facilities Management and Planning has advised that as of May 1, 2023, access to the academic quad will be reduced due to two projects. Replacing the roofs of the Tory Building and the Azrieli Theatre and Pavilion begins the week of May 1 and continues until early July. To ensure the area is safe,... More
Wednesday, April 12, 2023
It's that time of year again with finals approaching! Here are some study strategies to help you as your prepare for your exams. Use Active Study Strategies Research shows that active study strategies like practice questions, flashcards or self-testing are more effective than passive study strategies (like re-reading your notes). Active testing... More
To help you prepare for writing exams on campus, we have some tips for before, during and after your exam. Before the Exam Review our Final Exam Accommodations FAQ page for information about requesting exam accommodations, confirming exam accommodations, and ensuring the process is as smooth as possible. More questions about Ventus and exam... More
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