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New Student Checklist
Contains deadlines and links to forms that students must complete over the summer, as well as links for parents (under Mailing 2 (for Parents))
Letters from Dean of Students and Co-Chairs of Parents Advisory Council
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Translation Preference Survey
Most written communications you will receive from Carleton will be in English.
Sign up to receive Summer Email Newsletter
Sign up to receive courtesy copies of the messages your student will be receiving this summer about class registration, residential life, and other news relevant to their first year at Carleton.
Confirm your contact information so we can stay in touch with you
Most updates and campus information will be sent by email, so please let us know how best to reach you. This form also includes a questionnaire where you can share your interest in being involved as a volunteer. Carleton parents and families can be extraordinary resources of knowledge and talent for our students.
Student Accounts and Tuition Information Guide
Links to “Paying for Carleton”, expenses/special fees, loan information, etc.
Student OneCard Information
Once at Carleton, your student will receive a Onecard onto which money can be added for purchases on campus (and some places downtown). Parents can also deposit funds into their student’s account (see “ Add funds to your Onecard) “.
Staying in Touch
- In mid to late May, two paper mailings will be sent from Carleton: Mailing #1 (for Students) and Mailing #2 (for Parents). Information about these mailings can be found on the Checklist and Deadlines page. Sign up to receive courtesy copies of the messages your student will be receiving this summer about class registration, residential life, and other news relevant to their first year a…
Finances and Transportation
- Links to “Paying for Carleton”, expenses/special fees, loan information, etc. Once at Carleton, your student will receive a Onecard onto which money can be added for purchases on campus (and some places downtown). Parents can also deposit funds into their student’s account (see “Add funds to your Onecard)“. Getting to and from MSP airport, Carleton fleet vehicles, rental cars, etc.
Resources For Families
- A quick-reference guide to web content of interest to parents, including Carleton calendars, campus offices, and the archives of parent/family newsletters and webinars. The Family Guide supports the relationship between parents, students, and the College by providing easy access to helpful information for parents and families.
Connecting with The Carleton Community
- Meet other students and parents in your area in the Class of 2026! See the list of event dates and locations. During New Student Week, we invite parents and families to some informal orientation activities to learn more about offices and services available at Carleton. Check back for the final schedule. Each fall we invite parents and families for a weekend to get a taste of what campus li…