We invite all new PMC students to join us for the 2024 PMC Orientation event! This free event is designed to help you transition to university learning, while becoming familiar with the resources and services available through the PMC and Carleton University.
Registration is free but required in order to attend.
Event Details
PMC Orientation is an in-person event that will take place on Thursday, August 29th, 2024, between 9:00 AM and 1:30 PM in the Richcraft Hall Atrium.
Programming
The event will include presentations with Q&A sessions, optional socializing opportunities, a low-sensory area, and a certified therapy dog. You are invited to participate at your own comfort level.
Programming will include:
- PMC 101: Learn everything you want to know about accessing services and accommodations from one of PMC’s Disability Coordinators.
- Student Panel: Hear from upper-year PMC students about their experiences at Carleton and with PMC.
- Learning at University: Hear from a Carleton Professor about what to expect in university classrooms and strategies for navigating changes in academic expectations.
- Campus Accessibility Services: Learn about select student services available at Carleton to help support you through your university journey.
- Guided Walking Tour: This optional walking tour, facilitated by PMC staff, gives students an opportunity to visit some important locations on Carleton’s campus for PMC students.
- And more!
Accessibility
Richcraft Hall is a fully accessible space, with an elevator and barrier-free washrooms.
The nearest Para Transpo drop-off to our event is Stop #7: Richcraft/Steacie/Health Science. For a full overview of Para Transpo drop-off locations on Carleton’s campus, please refer to the Para Transpo Map.
Parking
Paid visitor parking is available on Carleton’s campus. There are a number of parking options available across campus, with the P18 Richcraft Hall Parking Lot being the nearest to our event. A complete list of all parking options and rates are available on Carleton’s Visitor Parking Rates webpage.
Registration
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your needs in more detail, please reach out to our Event Coordinator at SynclairCalder@Cunet.Carleton.ca