- What meal plan are first year students on?
First year students are assigned to the 20 meal plan. The 20 meal plan is...
- Do the science departments (Biology, Chemistry, Geology, and Physics/Astronomy) have any suggestions for prospective majors?
Yes. See the New Students Website for suggestions!...
- How do I know what courses are available?
Consult the paper schedule on course information sent to you in summer mailing # 3...
- Where do I get my books?
You will be able to purchase textbooks, manuals, and all necessary materials at The Carleton...
- O.K. So I'll take three courses my first term. How do I know which ones to take?
Most students will be signed up for one of the "special courses” for first-year students....
- Do I have to take the placement tests?
Everyone has to complete the writing self-placement inventory. For specifics, go to the section on...
- What do "Distros" and "RAD" mean?
"Distros" are distribution requirements, which require you to take a variety of courses in four...
- What do HU, AL, SS, MS, and ND stand for?
About one-third of the courses you take at Carleton will fulfill distribution requirements in our...
- When do Carleton students declare a major? If I already know what I want to major in, can I declare a major early?
Carleton students declare majors spring term of their sophomore year. Students cannot declare earlier. Why...
- What is a concentration?
Students may elect to complete one of Carleton’s 16 concentrations in addition to a major....
- I've heard something about a common reading. What is it and when will I get my book?
On Thursday of New Student Week, new students, faculty, and staff attend a convocation organized...
- How can I change my payroll exemptions?
Contact Julie Vossen (jvossen@carleton.edu) at (507) 222-4283, or Barbara Harden (bharden@carleton.edu) at (507) 222-4176, in...
- How do I change the amount of my work contract that is applied to tuition?
Contact Debra Fawcett (dfawcett@carleton.edu) at (507) 222-4179, or Sandy Pieri (spieri@acs.carleton.edu) at (507) 222-4165, in...
- What do I do if I need prescription medicines while I am at Carleton?
· You can fill your prescription medicines before coming to Carleton at your home pharmacy.
·...
- Where do I go if I have a disability and need accommodations?
All students with disabilities must register with Disability Services for Students before accommodations can be...
- What is the Ombuds Office?
Beginning with the 2007-2008 academic year, Carleton College will open an Ombuds Office for faculty...
- I won’t be able to make the deadline for the Health and Physical form to be returned by August 6th. What should I do?
Call The Wellness Center (507-222-4080) and leave a message with your name and the date...
- Will there be a phone in my room? What will my phone number be?
Each room has a phone. Your phone number will always start with 507-222-. The last...
- What do I do if I lost my “Computing at Carleton” booklet?
Call the Student Computing Helpdesk at 507-222-4040 for help retrieving your username and/or password....
- Where do I find information about student health insurance? What is the cost?
Contact Carleton’s Wellness Center at 507-222-4080 or http://www.webapps.acs.carleton.edu/campus/wellness...
- Where do I get verification of my enrollment for my family health insurance?
Contact Carleton’s Registrars Office at 507-222-5739....
- Who do I contact about long distance telephone charges from my Carleton telephone number?
Contact Carleton’s Telecommunications office at (507) 222-5422...
- Where do I report my leaves as an exempt employee?
Exempt employees should report their leaves on a month basis to Human Resources online at
http://go.carleton.edu/exleave...
- Can I move in any earlier than 9 a.m. on Wednesday, September 10?
We are able to accommodate first year students who must arrive early because of travel...
- Are refrigerators available in the residence halls?
Refrigerators are available in every floor lounge. Many students enjoy having small refrigerators in their...
- Where do I retrieve my packages at Carleton?
Packages are stored in multiple locations due to the high volume of packages shipped to...
- What is my student mail/ship to address?
Student address
...
- What is the best way to ship my personal belongings?
New student shipments must not arrive on campus prior to August 15.
We recommend UPS ground...
- Where is my student mail box located?
Student mail boxes are located outside of the Campus Post Office in the Sayles-Hill lobby.
An...
- When is the Campus Post Office open?
Regular Service Window Hours
...
- How do I ship my bicycle to Carleton?
Check with a bike shop near your home. Some bike shops will package a bike...
- What is the tuition and fees for academic year 2008-2009?
The tuition and fees for 2008-2009 can be found at the Business Office website here....
- What are the payment due dates for the three terms at Carleton?
Fall term is due August 15, 2008, winter term is due December 15, 2008, spring...
- Where are the student account tuition statements sent?
Fall term is mailed to the student at their home address the third week of...
- What address do I use to send the student account tuition payments?
Carleton College
Business Office-Cashier
One North College Street
Northfield, MN 55057
Recently we have added the option of paying...
- What are my banking options in Northfield?
The banks available are Community Resource Bank, First National Bank, Premier Bank Minnesota, TCF National...
- How do I get to Carleton?
For driving directions to and from Carleton, information about buses for students to and from...
- Where do I get my books?
You will be able to purchase textbooks, manuals, and all necessary materials for your classes...
- How does Carleton encourage sustainable living and what can I do to help?
Sustainability is becoming more and more important on Carleton’s campus. For example, Carleton students are...
- Are there laundry rooms in the halls and houses? How do you pay for laundry?
Each hall and most campus houses have laundry facilities on the main floor or in...
- Are there kitchens and lounges on each floor? What equipment do they have?
There is a kitchen and lounge area on every floor but one. The kitchens have...
- Can I get a refund if I withdraw?
Balances less than $20 will be forfeited.
Refund requests are accepted when a student withdraws, or...
- How many Schillers should I purchase?
A student may need between $400 and $1000 Schillers per term, or $40 to $100...
- Can I withdraw funds from my Schillers account?
No, withdrawal of cash funds is not permitted from any OneCard account....
- Is there a place to store trunks, giant pieces of luggage, bikes and boxes?
Yes, Carleton has limited storage available. Storage tickets can be purchased from the Bookstore. Contact...
- I have additional questions about residential policies, problems, etc. Who can I turn to for answers?
The Residential Life staff oversee residential facilities (room assignments and changes, keys, damage charges), but...
- Is cable TV available in College-owned houses?
Some of the College-owned houses are wired for Cable TV installation. Residents of the houses...
- What languages are offered at Carleton?
Currently Carleton offers instruction in ten languages: Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Japanese, Latin,...
- I’m bad at learning languages. What do I do?
Whether a result of variable experiences in high school or natural talents, all students have...
- What language should I take?
If you have already achieved some degree of proficiency in a language and are excited...
- What should I do if I lose my OneCard?
Mark your OneCard LOST anytime day or night on the OneCard Dashboard .
This is an...
- Why is my photo on my OneCard?
Your photo appears on your OneCard to prevent unauthorized or fraudulent use. It serves as...
- Must all students and employees have a OneCard?
OneCard serves as the official Carleton College form of identification for students and employees. Your...
- I anticipate needing on-going counseling for a psychological concern. Can I work with a psychologist at The Wellness Center?
The Wellness Center (TWC) offers short-term individual and group counseling services to enrolled Carleton students....
- Is there a peer I can talk to regarding health questions?
Yes. The Student Wellness Advisors (SWAs) are available to provide you with educational information and...
- Do I need to purchase my own printer?
No. Printers are available in the library and the many computer labs located around campus....
- Does Carleton College offer an insurance plan that I can purchase?
The College works with Specialty Risk Group (800-513-3788) to provide a student accident/sickness plan. Contact...
- What immunizations are required for admission to Carleton College?
To be compliant with Minnesota State Law, all incoming students are required to provide:
dates of...
- Are there fees to see health care providers at The Wellness Center?
No. There are no fees to see mental health or physical health providers. However, there...
- Can I cash a personal check?
Yes, check cashing hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The limit is $100 and...
- How are first year student room assignments determined?
Remember that Roommate Preference Questionaire you completed? Residential Life staff read each and every Roommate...
- What are the differences between halls, larger houses, small houses?
There are differences in architecture, room size and type, privacy of bathrooms, student class years...
- What furnishings are provided in the rooms? What should I bring myself?
All rooms are furnished with a bunkable bedframe, 80" (extra long) twin mattress, desk, desk...
- What are quiet hours and when are they in effect?
The most common and potentially aggravating problem with hall life is excessive noise. Campus-wide quiet...
- What are the policies regarding alcohol and drugs?
Students are expected to make responsible decisions concerning the use of alcohol. The College recognizes...
- Is cable TV available in the residence halls?
There is cable TV available in the TV lounges of the residence halls. Cable TV...
- What happens to the $200 enrollment deposit that I paid?
The enrollment deposit remains in an account receivable until the student graduates or leaves Carleton,...
- Is the $400 that is due June 1 for incoming new students applied to the student tuition account?
Yes, the $400 is credited to the student tuition account for Fall term expenses....
- Does Carleton accept credit cards for student tuition account payments?
No. Monthly payments may be paid by credit card through Academic Management Services, although they...
- Who do I contact if I want to enroll in the monthly payment plan?
Academic Management Services, at 1-800-635-0120 or http://www.tuitionpay.com...
- Can we use the student work earnings to pay part of the student tuition account fees?
Yes, the student completes a payroll deduction card and returns it to the Business Office....
- Who sends out the student telephone bills? Where do I pay this bill?
Carleton’s Telecommunications office sends that bills and also collects the payments....
- What are the dates of payroll?
Payroll dates can be viewed by visiting the Business Office Website and selecting Payroll Dates/Timesheet...
- When are my music lesson bills sent and when are they due?
The music lesson invoices are sent to the students by campus mail the fifth week...
- Is the $400 refundable if the student does not attend Carleton?
The $400 is refunded only if the student withdraws for medical reasons before the start...
- When may I expect the enrollment deposit refund check?
Enrollment deposits are refunded to the seniors after deducting any amounts owed for tuition and/or...
- How can I find out if I have a registration hold?
Log on to The Hub and navigate to Students > Registration > Am I Registration...
- Does the Carleton Insurance Plan offer Mental Health Coverage?
Yes. The insured student is responsible for a $100 deductible per year. Policy year maximum...
- How can I access HOME and COLLAB from home on my Windows XP computer?
There are two ways you can do this with Windows XP. One is to use...
- Where can I find my Carleton Net ID and password?
The Carleton username and password were sent in Mailing #1. They can be found on...
- When should I start language study at Carleton?
Whether you are continuing a language you studied in high school or are starting a...
- What is "scrunch"?
"Scrunch" refers to Carleton's Satisfactory/ Credit/No Credit (S/Cr/NC) grading option. For this option, S=A to...
- What has to be done to fulfill the writing requirement?
Based on how you scored on the self-placement writing placement exam you will be directed...
- What are the departmental policies on AP scores and placement?
See the Carleton’s Advanced Placement Policy section of this booklet or go to the Registrar’s...
- Will I have an adviser to help me register?
You will be assigned an academic adviser after summer registration, but before you arrive on...
- What should I do to prepare for placement tests?
The purpose of the placement tests is to make sure you get into the right...
- What is the purpose of academic advising?
Academic advising is an educational process intended to aid students in making decisions about their...
- What do I need to know about Priority Registration?
Carleton students register in priority order. That means that for most courses, seniors register first...
- What is a 3-3 calendar and what difference does it make?
You may have already noticed unusual features of Carleton's calendar. In some ways, it resembles...
- Can I major in a language?
Regular majors are available in French: Literature, French: Cultural Studies, Greek, German, Latin, Russian and...
- What services are available at The Wellness Center?
Please see the Wellness Center website for a full description of the mental health and...
- Can I attend classes if I don’t purchase the Carleton sponsored insurance plan?
Yes, but you must fill out a waiver card and provide The Wellness Center your...
- What are the benefits of language proficiency?
Career goals
Some jobs require knowledge of a foreign language, but many more present additional opportunities...
- What opportunities will I have to practice my language outside of the classroom?
All language departments offer a variety of extra-curricular activities, including language tables, film screenings and...
- I’ve placed out of the language requirement. Now what?
Keep going! Some courses numbered in the 200s offer advanced work in conversation and composition;...
- Can I minor in a language?
Students who fulfill requirements for advanced coursework beyond the language requirement receive a “Certificate of...
- How do I know what level to register for?
Take the placement test!...
- Why does Carleton have a language requirement?
Learning a second language is an essential component of a liberal education, the goal of...
- How do I fulfill the language requirement?
You may meet the language requirement in four different ways:
by testing out with an appropriate...
- I've taken some AP exams and participated in the IB program. Generally speaking, what is Carleton's Advanced Placement/Credit policy?
Earning a Carleton degree means that most of your academic work has been done at...
- Are courses at St. Olaf available to me?
Yes. By special arrangement and if space is available, students may take courses at St....
- How cold does it get/how bad are the winters?
Minnesota is known for its cold, snowy winters--just one of four distinct seasons here. For...
- What happens to my financial aid package if I'm awarded outside scholarships?
Students are expected and encouraged to apply for outside scholarships, with the understanding that their...
- Does Carleton offer merit-based scholarships?
Carleton recognizes the achievements of National Merit, National Achievement, and National Hispanic Scholars with annual...
- Are freshman seminars offered Fall term only? Can I take more than one?
Most freshmen seminar courses are offered only during fall term. However, there are a limited...
- Are there any hotels within walking distance of campus?
The Archer House—which is located downtown on Division Street, two blocks from Johnson House, the...
- I see a medical provider for chronic ongoing health condition. Can I continue care at The Wellness Center?
We recommend that students with chronic health conditions make an appointment at the Allina Medical...
- Where can I find information about alcohol and other drug resources?
The Wellness Center provides students with chemical health screenings, referrals and education about alcohol and...
- Are there 24 hour emergency services available to Carleton students?
There are no after-hour medical services provided through The Wellness Center. Students may seek evening...
- Can I use The Wellness Center if I don’t purchase the Carleton sponsered insurance plan?
Yes, but please note that health services beyond general diagnosis of illness and treatment of...
- I need to receive allergy shots while I am at Carleton. Can I get them at The Wellness Center?
No. The Wellness Center does not offer allergy shot services. You can get your allergy...
- What kind of computer should I bring to Carleton?
We don't make any recommendations with regard to PCs or Macs -- whichever you prefer...
- How can we decorate?
We encourage you to decorate your room with posters/pictures that make your room your home....
- What do I need to do if I want to host a party or an event?
Your RA and hall director have event registration forms with complete guidelines. Any use of...
- Is there a housing contract?
The Conditions of Occupancy printed on the back side of the Room Condition Report is...
- Are pets allowed in the halls and houses?
Fish, yes. Dogs, cats, gerbils, birds, snakes, lizards, or any other animal unable to live...
- What is a substance free area?
The possession or use of alcohol, controlled substances and tobacco products by residents or their...
- May I look at my room during the summer?
Carleton College's halls and houses are actually occupied during the summer months by summer program...
- When will I know what my housing assignment is for the fall and who my roommate will be?
Residential Life staff complete housing assignments for new students in late July. As soon as...
- Is my personal property insured anywhere on campus (your room or storage)?
Carleton College does not insure and is not responsible for loss or damage from any...
- Are the halls air conditioned?
All campus halls and houses have centrally-controlled heating since Minnesota can get quite cold in...
- Does every floor have bathrooms? What about co-ed bathrooms?
Most floors have two bathrooms (male and female) but some floors have three or more....
- How big are the rooms/halls/houses? How many people live on a floor?
The halls and houses vary in size a great deal. Floor plans for all residence...
- What type of cleaning is provided in the residence halls and houses?
The residence hall public areas (lounges, hallways, kitchens and bathrooms) are cleaned daily (Monday through...
- How do I get extra languages features for Windows or Microsoft Office?
Microsoft has a variety of tools available for adding extra language features to your installation...
- Is smoking allowed in campus buildings or dorms?
Carleton is a smoke-free campus. Smoking is prohibited in all indoor spaces, including but not...
- What is the "housing freeze?"
Although the Housing Freeze sounds like something related to cold months in Minnesota, it actually...
- Can I host visitors in my dorm?
Of course you can host visitors. When inviting or hosting guests, please be considerate of...
