Counselling and Student Life Services
University Centre 501
Telephone: 788-6600
Fax: 788-3995

   Counselling and Student Life Services is an educational resource
   centre available to all members of the University community. A
   qualified team of professionals offers a wide range of services
   and programs listed below.

   All contacts are voluntary and strictly confidential.
   Information is only released upon the request and consent of the
   client involved.

   Other types of assistance include appropriate on- and off-campus
   referrals when required, and consultation regarding the problems
   of another person.

   The centre is located in room 501 of the Unicentre, with office
   hours from 9:00 A.M. to noon and 1:00 P.M. to 5:00 P.M. Further
   information about services and programs may be obtained from the
   centre in person, or by telephone at 788-6600.

Counselling Services

   Personal counselling can help individuals deal more effectively
   with emotional and social concerns. Individual and group
   approaches are used in providing counselling.

Career Counselling

   Educational and career counselling involves learning to plan
   wisely, handle difficulties and make decisions with regard to
   academic and vocational concerns. Relevant information generated
   by group discussion and testing is used in helping the client to
   determine goals and make choices.

   -  Information Services

      A resource centre is maintained for use in educational and
      vocational planning. It includes materials on occupations,
      university and community college calendars, directories, and
      other types of career literature. Information regarding other
      sources of assistance at Carleton University and in the
      greater Ottawa community is also available.

   -  Learning Assistance Program

      Various programs and activities are designed to create
      learning experiences which further the development of
      effective reading and study skills. Testing, instruction, and
      practice are provided to correct difficulties, and to improve
      the ability to learn and study. Individual and group
      approaches are utilized.

   -  Campus Life Program

      The program provides direct and indirect service to students
      at the University. Its main goal is to assist new students in
      a variety of areas (e.g. academic, social and emotional)
      thereby easing the transition to life at Carleton University.
      In addition to initial activities, services and programs are
      offered throughout the year.

      Various study skills workshops are offered during the academic
      year. It is important to realize that different styles of
      learning are required for high school and University. Get a
      head start on developing these skills further by registering
      for the study skills courses that would best fit your needs.

   -  International Student Advisory

      The international student adviser is available to discuss
      particular concerns international students may have. A ten day
      orientation program is held every August for incoming
      international students. Information concerning University
      education, financial assistance, health coverage, immigration
      regulations and the general adjustment to a new living
      situation is available. We are here to help. Feel free to drop
      in at any time.

   -  Group Programs

      These afford opportunities to be involved in a variety of
      experiences in which learning is best facilitated through
      group participation. They are offered periodically throughout
      the year. The nature and content of programs are publicized,
      along with dates and registration details.

   -  Persons with Disabilities

      A variety of services and programs for persons with
      disabilities are offered by the Paul Menton Centre for Persons
      with Disabilities (see page 40).