Carleton Offices & Services of Special Interest to Parents
- Academic Advisers
Academic advisers assist with program planning, course selection, career choices, and academic difficulties. They also help with personal concerns when possible. - Academic Support Center
The ASC is a free service offering individualized academic tutoring and study skills coaching, as well as assistance through the Writing Center, individual ESL tutoring, the Prefect Program, the Math Skills Center, and the Speakeasy. - ACT (Community Service programs)
Acting in the Community Together (ACT) offers students opportunities for civic engagement, primarily through volunteer programs in Northfield and surrounding communities. - Bookstore
The Carleton Bookstore provides all textbooks for every class, used books for most classes at reduced prices, more than 20,000 titles for general reading, and Carleton clothing and insignia gifts. - Business Office
The Business Office coordinates student payrolls and allows students to cash checks and pay bills in person for tuition, room/board, and other miscellaneous fees. - Campus Activities
Campus Activities plans programs and events, coordinates volunteer opportunities, produces several publications, and serves as a resource to student organizations. - Career Center
The Career Center works with students throughout their four years at Carleton and beyond to help them plan, prepare for, and pursue their educational, career, and life goals. - College Chaplain
The Office of the Chaplain hosts weekly chapel services and other special religious events representing a variety of faiths. Staff members are also available for pastoral counseling and support. - College Relations
The Office of College Relations coordinates events such as convocations, Family Weekend, and Commencement, and distributes news about student activities, honors and achievements to hometown media outlets. - Dean of Students
The Dean of Students and Associate Deans serve as advocates, advisers, and problem solvers for all students at Carleton. They offer educational counseling, monitor academic progress, and administer College policies. - Dining/Meal Plans
With few exceptions, all students living in College residences participate in a meal plan. Carleton offers flexible plans that allow students to eat in any of three campus locations. - Gender and Sexuality Center
The GSC promotes gender equality and awareness and provides students of all sexual orientations and gender identities support, resources, and advocacy on women’s, men’s, and lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender issues. - Intercultural life
The Office of Intercultural Life seeks to cultivate a fully inclusive community, working with students to foster cross-cultural dialogue through cultural programming such as guest speakers and performers, “chili night” discussion forums, and films. - International Student Programs
The Director of International Student Programs provides counseling and advice for Carleton’s international students and promotes understanding of international issues on campus through cultural and educational programming. - Off-Campus Studies
More than 65 percent of all Carleton students study off campus sometime during their four years at Carleton. The OCS office assists students with all aspects of planning for Carleton and non-Carleton off-campus programs. - Post Office/Mail Service
Students receive all incoming U.S. mail, UPSand FedEx packages, and campus mail at the campus post office. The post office forwards first class and priority mail to home addresses during summer and winter breaks. - Residential Life
The Office of Residential Life works to create a healthy, safe, and thriving environment for students, helping them adjust to living and learning with other students through a variety of services and activities. - Security Services
Security Services is staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and works with area police to promote personal safety and the prevention of crime on a safe and secure campus. - Student Financial Services
The Office of Student Financial Services (SFS) can answer your general questions about financing a Carleton education and specific questions about aid application procedures, financial aid awards, and aid for off-campus study programs. - TRIO/Student Support Services
The federally funded TRIO/SSS program assists participating students in overcoming social, cultural, financial, personal, academic, and other challenges and works to increase awareness of socioeconomic class issues at Carleton and develop an environment in which all students can thrive. - Wellness Center
The Wellness Center offers medical and mental health services to all Carleton students, help ing students meet their physical and mental health needs from a holistic perspective, with a focus on education for life-long learning and health.
For any other Carleton offices or departments, visit the A-Z Guide.