Working in partnership with Carleton science instructors, the Science Student Success Centre (SSSC) runs this program each semester to support Faculty of Science students who may be facing challenges within their first- and second-year courses. Through this program, students are notified via email and provided the opportunity to meet with an SSSC mentor on a one-off or recurring basis. Working with them to help improve their marks and develop strategies that support their short-term and long-term academic, career, and social goals at Carleton.
Mentors are familiar with Carleton science courses and will be able to help students develop strategies and plans relating to subjects such as:
- Approaching subject material,
- Time management and scheduling
- Study strategies for science for tests and exams and tests
- Memorization and information dissection
- Approaching instructors and teaching assistants
- Scientific reading and writing skills
- Navigate Carleton support services
- Building connection and community
- And so much more…
Registering for the Early Warning Initiative
To ensure that resources are made available to those in the most need of support, this is an invite-only program. Working with Carleton instructors, the SSSC reaches out to at-risk students utilizing grade and course parameters set by the Faculty of Science leadership. Students eligible for this additional support through this program, will be notified by email to their Carleton email (@cmail.carleton.ca) and be encouraged to complete a short registration form.
Following the completion of this form, students will be scheduled an appointment with a mentor and notified of the appointment via their Carleton email.
Additional Details and Frequently Asked Questions:
Where is the appointment, and can I do a virtual appointment?
All scheduled meetings will be in-person in the SSSC (3431 Herzberg). Online appointments are available upon request. To request an online appointment, please email sssc [at] carleton.ca.
When is the appointment?
The appointment will be between 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM, Monday to Thursday. Within the sign-up form, you will indicate the times within this range you are available. Please only provide times you know you are available and up to three time options if possible. Appointments are first-come, first-served, and providing multiple time options ensures you will get a time that fits your schedule.
How will I be notified of my appointment?
All appointment information and communications will be through your Carleton email address (@cmail.carleton.ca).
When can I expect to be notified of my appointment after filling out the form?
Appointment scheduling is not an automated process, and there may be a delay of a 2 to 5 business days between filling out the sign-up form and your appointment being scheduled. If you are concerned that your form submission has been missed, please contact sssc [at] carleton.ca.
I received a notification for the Early Warning Initiative, but I have strong grades in my course?
Grades used to identify students for EWI are typically shared by instructors prior to the reading break each semester. However, between receiving grades and notification, grades can change due to additional marking during this period. If you believe that your notification for the EWI is an error please contact the SSSC directly at the email sssc [at] carleton.ca. To help SSSC staff with your question, in your message, please include the course you have been notified for, your instructor's name, and your current grade in that course if it is available.
I want to participate in the Early Warning Initiative, but I was not notified?
If you wish to participate in EWI but were not notified, please reach out to the SSSC directly at sssc [at] carleton.ca. We will send you the registration form for the program, so you can be paired with an EWI mentor.