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University Closure for Holidays
December 25, 2022 — January 3, 2023
Carleton University (and the SPPA Office) will be closed from Sunday, December 25, 2022 through Tuesday, January 3, 2023 inclusive for the holiday season and will re-open on Wednesday, January 4, 2023.
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.
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
The MacOdrum Library will close at 10:00 p.m. on Friday, December 23, 2022 and will reopen on Wednesday, January 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, December 23, 2022 until noon on Sunday, January 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, December 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, January 8, 2023.
Recreation and Athletics
Athletics facilities will be closed Sunday, December 25, 2022 and Sunday, January 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.