Services – Off-Campus Studies

Office Services

Off-Campus Studies serves students, faculty, staff, parents and program representatives in many ways.

Individual and group advising
Comprehensive OCS student portal that includes Carleton-curated program directory, application process for Carleton programs, and a “one-stop-shop” approval process for non-Carleton programs
Print and web-based advising materials, including program catalogs and brochures
Program information tables and meetings
Annual student-to-student World’s Fair (January)
Information meetings, pre-departure and returnee workshops and social events

Support in developing program ideas and consultation about OCS policies and procedures in the pre-proposal phase
Assistance with developing an Off-Campus Studies program proposal
Comprehensive support for program faculty directors in all stages of program delivery
Annual OCS Faculty Directors Workshop
On-campus workshops and support for site visits, conferences, and meetings related to off-campus study

Statistics on OCS participation by major
Collaborative approach to facilitating administrative processes related to off-campus studies