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Thursday, February 29, 2024

Career Services is Hosting a CRA IT Branch Recruitment Information Session

The Canada Revenue Agency IT Branch is looking to hire students and new graduates!  Join Career Services on Tuesday, March 26th, from 12:00 - 1:00pm, at this virtual info session that is targeted to students who are studying computer science, information technology, information management, math, and statistics. Students with disabilities and... More

Wednesday, February 28, 2024

Spring Career Fair Hosted by Career Services

Graduating this spring or exploring your career options? Carleton students and new grads are invited to attend the in-person Spring Career Fair on Wednesday, March 20, from 10:00am to 3:00pm, where you will have the chance to get to know more than 35 hiring employers from a range of industries! This is the final Career Fair... More

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Mental Health and Wellness Supports Available for Students

Balancing school and life can be overwhelming, and the winter months can bring particular mental health and wellness challenges. Take the time to review the resources available to all of our students and ensure that you have the support and strategies to make the most of your time at Carleton. Individual Counselling Health &... More

Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Learning Resources on Campus

There are many learning and study resources around campus, for all students! Now that you've been able to settle into your schedule for the term, take a look through the tools listed and linked below to find the best options to support your learning this term. Group Learning Support Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS):... More

Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Upcoming Events for Graduate Students

These events have been designed and tailored especially for grad students! Attendees will learn time management skills, how to balance expectations and the many priorities vying for your time, tools for setting and maintaining healthy boundaries, and more! "Where Does the Time Go?" Maximizing your Time in Graduate School In graduate school, you... More

Friday, January 26, 2024

Thank You to All Who Attended the PMC Award Ceremony!

On Monday, January 22, 2024 we held our first PMC Award Ceremony! All of us at the PMC would like to wish all of our award recipients one more congratulations, and thank our generous donors. Thanks to all those who were able to come and celebrate the hard work and generosity of this community,... More

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Where Does the Time Go?: Maximizing your Time in Graduate School

In graduate school, you may sometimes feel that there is always so much to do and so little time to do it in. However, with strong time management skills, you can make the most of every minute, create achievable plans, and follow manageable schedules. Check out the event page for more information and registration... More

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Support, Social and Study Groups for Winter 2024

Don't miss our new and returning support, social and study groups this term! These groups range from an opportunity to interact with peers socially, to being a place of accountability for studying. Registration for all groups is free but required in order to receive details to attend! Be sure to review our meeting guidelines... More

Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Request Your Accommodations for Winter 2024 Courses

Don't forget to request your accommodations for this term via the Ventus portal! The PMC Team has put together a guide for requesting your academic accommodations each term, for each of your courses. Note that before you can request academic accommodations through the Ventus Student Portal you must have already completed the intake and... More

Thursday, December 14, 2023

About Academic Prep: Winter Reset

The Centre for Initiatives in Education developed Academic Prep because the difficult pandemic years continue to impact students in the form of skill gaps, mental health struggles, and lack of confidence. Many students whose first semester didn’t go as planned can still have a great year, starting with Academic Prep: Winter Reset. The course... More

Monday, December 11, 2023

Submit Your Alternate Format Requests for Winter 2024

If possible, submit Alternate Format Requests for your Winter 2023 textbooks and reading materials ahead of time! If you don’t know the required textbooks, send your course schedule to LibraryAccessibility@cunet.carleton.ca and they can contact your course instructors... More

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

Final Exam FAQ

If you have already requested exam accommodations for your courses earlier in the term, confirmation of final exam accommodation arrangements will be posted in Ventus 14 days before each exam date. To ensure a positive and productive exam writing experience for your final exams, please take some time to review the following FAQs prepared... More

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

A Note from the Director

Dear Students, As December quickly approaches, we find ourselves at the end of another fall term. I hope that this term has been enriching and rewarding for you, and I’m sure at times it has been a bit challenging. Learning is a continuous process and each experience contributes to your personal and academic development. ... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Empower Me Counselling Services

Undergraduate students have access to free counselling services in the community through Empower Me, in person, by telephone, video-counselling or e‑counselling. Empower Me collaborates with existing on-campus student mental health services to ensure students receive the right care for them. This “team” approach allows students to choose... More

Tuesday, December 5, 2023

Social Communication Group Update

Do you want to make new friends on campus and nurture your social skills? Join the Social Communication Group to connect with other students through discussion, activities, TV screenings and conversational practice! We meet every second Wednesday of the month from 12:00-1:30PM in 424 Nideyinàn (the Carleton Disability Awareness Centre). Our last... More

Monday, December 4, 2023

Looking Ahead: Tips for a Successful Winter 2024 Semester

The fall semester has ended, the winter semester has begun; fluffy white snow has been falling all around us, and we are (hopefully!) working hard to prepare for final assignments and exams. Check out the Paul Menton Centre’s New Term Checklist, in addition to the tips below for a strong start to your next... More

Monday, December 4, 2023

Wellness During Exam Season

The final exam period can be taxing and require an immense amount of mental resources. While you are preparing-for and going through the exam period, try these wellness strategies to promote healthy emotional and physical well-being! Maintain Balance Maintain healthy work-life boundaries during final assignment and exam period(s). Create a... More

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

Revive Your Drive: Staying Motivated in Graduate School

Are you struggling to find the motivation to stay on top of your graduate work (course work, TA work, thesis, etc.)? You're not alone. Completing a graduate degree is tough without support. Join us on Friday, January 12 from 11:00am - 12:00pm for our Staying Motivated in Grad workshop to connect with other graduate students... More

Tuesday, November 28, 2023

PMC Graduate Student Supports

Finding it difficult to stay motivated in the colder months? Get back on track by registering for the Winter PMC Graduate Student Writing Group. Every Monday (10:00am-11:30am) for 13 weeks (January 8 to April 8, 2024), you will meet virtually with other graduate students over Zoom. At the beginning of each session, you will... More

Wednesday, November 22, 2023

Virtual Winter Career Fair

Career Services invites all Carleton students and alumni to attend the Virtual Winter Career Fair on Wednesday, January 24, from 10am - 4pm! The Career Fair will give you the opportunity to: Chat with recruiters and professionals. Meetings will take place as speed-networking-style conversations (about 10 minutes). This is done primarily through... More

Thursday, November 16, 2023

Canada Disability Benefit Regulations Online Engagement Tool

As you likely know, the Canada Disability Benefit Act received Royal Assent on June 22, 2023, after being passed unanimously by the House of Commons and being passed by the Senate.   The Government of Canada is taking the next step in implementing the Canada Disability Benefit, with the launch of the Canada Disability... More

Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Request Accommodations for Final Exams – a Final Reminder

If you have not already requested accommodations in Ventus for your courses earlier in the term, it is still not too late! November 15 is the deadline to request accommodations for full fall, late-fall, and fall-winter courses that have formally scheduled exams during the December Examination Period. Please note: exam accommodations submitted... More

Monday, November 6, 2023

Congratulations Graduates!

The PMC team would like to take the time to congratulate all those who convocated over the weekend! The fall 2023 convocation ceremony took place on November 4, 2023. We wish you all the best in your endeavors and trust the the knowledge you have gained and skills you have learned during your time at... More

Thursday, November 2, 2023

Submit Your Suggestions for the Dedicated Access Fund

Accessibility is everyone’s responsibility, and we can all do our part to remove barriers within the Carleton Community. The Dedicated Access Fund (DAF) wants to hear about the barriers you’ve encountered, the areas where you feel our campus could be more accessible, and the ideas you have to make our university truly accessible. Submit... More

Friday, October 20, 2023

Alternate Format Services from Library Accessibility Services

Did you know? Members of the Carleton Community with a print disability can request alternate formats of materials for course and research work through Library Accessibility Services! PDF, Word, audio, large print or braille formats can be requested for required textbooks, course readings and research materials. If this service would be beneficial... More

Thursday, October 19, 2023

Elevator Disruption in Southam Hall

Please note that this morning, October 19th, the elevators in Southam Hall stopped operating. Facilities Management and Planning (FMP) is aware of the problem. UPDATE: Elevator 2 (the new elevator) is back online. It’s unknown at this time how long it will take to bring all elevators back into service. Students with accessibility needs... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Careers in Government – An Exclusive Event for Students and Graduates with Disabilities

Are you a student or recent graduate seeking meaningful part-time, summer or full-time employment in the federal government? Have you ever considered applying for a job in the government but felt a little overwhelmed by the online application process?  Have you applied online but were not sure what happened next? If you have answered... More

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Tips for Maintaining Focus and Concentration

Maintaining focus and concentration in the classroom and/or throughout lectures can be challenging, at times. Rylee Oram, PMC Coordinator and Learning Strategist, put together some tips to help you stay focused! Recognize when you are losing focus. As soon as you notice that you are off-track, reflect. What happened? Did you hear some noise in... More

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

December Exam Schedule

The December final exam schedule is available on the SES website. Your individual exam schedule is available on Carleton Central, under "myExam Schedule." You can also view your personalized exam schedule on your smartphone, using the Carleton Mobile App. If you have an exam conflict or overload, please contact Scheduling and Examination... More

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

Applying for Awards, Bursaries, and Scholarships with October 31 Deadlines

If you are interested-in or planning-to apply for any PMC-administered awards, bursaries or scholarships with October 31 deadlines, be sure to get your application(s) in on time! Late applications will not be considered. Tips for Putting Together Applications for Awards, Bursaries and Scholarships... Review Eligibility Criteria Each award has... More

Thursday, September 21, 2023

Fall Career Fair hosted by Career Services

Career Services invites all Carleton students and alumni to attend the in-person Fall Career Fair on Wednesday, October 18, 10:00am to 3:00pm! The Career Fair will give you the opportunity to: Establish and grow your professional network. Explore full-time, part-time, and co-op opportunities with 75+ hiring employers. Check out the list... More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

FMP Notice of Service Interruption – Southam Hall Elevator

The Southam elevator will be placed on standby intermittently from 1 to 4pm on Thursday, September 14th for receipt of a delivery.  Signage will be posted on each floor. Immediate access to the elevator will be unavailable, and those that are able to, are encouraged to use the stairs. Persons with limited mobility, requiring... More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Start the Fall Term Right

We asked PMC Coordinator and Learning Strategist (she's a professor, too!), Rylee Oram if she has any tips for students to get the term off to the right start. She had a few suggestions! Get Organized Read your syllabus and mark down deadlines in your calendar right away. Try to go through each syllabus... More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

PMC Orientation Recap

We would like to give a special thanks to all those who made our first in-person event since 2019 a success! PMC Fall Orientation 2023 took place on August 30, featuring PMC 101 with PMC Coordinator(s) covering the most important things to know about PMC and accommodations; Carleton professor Kim Hellemans talking about what... More

Wednesday, September 13, 2023

Request Accommodations for Fall Term Courses

Don't forget to request your accommodations for this term via the Ventus portal! The PMC Team has put together a guide for requesting your academic accommodations each term, for each of your courses. Note that before you can request academic accommodations through the Ventus Student Portal you must have already completed the intake and... More

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