University Centre 501
Telephone: 520-6600
Fax: 520-3995
Hours: 9:00 A.M. -- noon, 1:00 P.M. -- 5:00 P.M.
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.
Personal counselling can help individuals deal more effectively with emotional and social concerns. Individual and group approaches are used in providing 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.
A resource centre is maintained for use in educational and vocational planning. It includes materials on o ccupations, 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.
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.
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) therebyeasing 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.
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. Students seeking assistance are encouraged to visit.
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.
A variety of services and programs for persons with disabilities are offered by the Paul Menton Centre for Persons with Disabilities (see page 42).