It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the Sprott School of Business and Carleton University!

At Sprott, you will receive a world-class business education and outstanding student support, dedicated exclusively to Sprott students. We’re known for our caring and connected community so I encourage you to get to know your professors, student services team and peers.

I am proud to announce that the Sprott School of Business has recently achieved AACSB accreditation, which represents the highest standard of quality achievement for business schools worldwide. AACSB-accredited schools have the highest quality faculty, relevant and challenging curriculum, and provide educational and career opportunities that are not found at other business schools.

During your time here, you will have many opportunities that allow you to gain value-added experiences, skills and connections that will enhance your education and help you to stand out to employers. I strongly encourage you to enrich your academic experience and your resumé by getting involved. Whether it’s taking part in interuniversity business competitions through Sprott Competes, working on our student-managed investment portfolio – The Fund @ Sprott, going on an international exchange, getting involved with student organizations, taking part in co-op and career development opportunities or developing a business through a host of entrepreneurship initiatives, there is something for every student.

I look forward to seeing you on campus!

Sincerely,Dr. Jerry TomberlinDean, Sprott School of Business

sprott.carleton.ca/new-students

Sprott Student Packing ListUnsure of what you’ll need as a business student?

We’ve put together a list of the basic items you’ll need!

For ladies■■ Dress pants

■■ Neutral blazer

■■ Dress shirts (one white)

■■ Skirt and nylons

■■ Casual business pants (khakis)

■■ Closed-toe dress shoes

■■ Fashionable accessories (think blue!)

■■ Professional purse or tote bag

Professional ThreadsAs a business student, you are bound to attend a networking event, conference or competition, or have a class presentation in first year that requires business attire. Here are the basics of what you need for these occasions:

School Supplies■■ Financial calculator, bring one

of: Texas Instruments BAIIPlus, Hewlett Packard HP12C or HP10bII, Staples Financial calculator, or Sharp EL-738C

■■ Pencil case full of pens, pencils, and erasers

■■ Binders and lots of loose leaf paper (these are much better than notebooks because you can rearrange pages and add in graded coursework for future reference)

■■ Laptop, USB drive(s) and an extra phone charger

■■ Highlighters (at least 3 or 4 different colours)

■■ Post-it notes (in various sizes and colours)

■■ Monthly calendar

■■ Water bottle and travel mug

Register for Summer Orientation – Various datesYou and your parents can come to campus for a day during the summer and learn all about your new school. Meet other Sprott students, verify your course registration, find out about campus activities, take a campus tour, and more! carleton.ca/orientation/summer

Register for Fall Orientation – September 1-6Sprott’s SPROSH week is designed to ensure that you are formally welcomed and ready to start your university experience at Sprott. Register now! Space is limited in this year’s Corporate Jungle SPROSH Week! carleton.ca/fallorientation

Save the Date forAcademic Orientation Day – Wednesday September 4 Meet all the need-to-know people at the Sprott School of Business. Hear from professors and students about what it takes to be successful, and get the full run down on everything you need to know before heading to classes the next day!

SIGN UP FOR YOUR CARLETON E-MAIL ADDRESS! Activating your MyCarletonOne account through Carleton Central (central.carleton.ca) is very important. This is the only way that Sprott will contact you. Once it is activated, you will get e-mail through the MyCarleton

portal or using the Carleton current students app.

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MATH MATTERSIf you didn’t take Calculus in high school, or if you did and earned less than 80%,

we strongly encourage you to register in Math Matters for Business students. This weeklong math prep course will ensure

that you’re prepared for BUSI1009. carleton.ca/mathmatters

For guys■■ Two-piece business suit

(dark colour recommended)

■■ Dress pants

■■ Casual business pants (khakis)

■■ Dress shirts (one white)

■■ Professional ties (think blue!)

■■ Polished dress shoes

■■ Belt(s)

■■ Professional book/laptop bag

There’s an App for That!Download these apps, they are guaranteed to keep you organized when classes start!

Google Calendar

Any.DO

Exam Countdown

iStudiez Pro

Evernote

Flashcard+

Create a Weekly Schedule Tips From Successful Sprott Students

Managing your time means planning ahead! Once you’ve registered, map out what your weekly schedule, including weekends, is going to look like.

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Block off lecture and tutorial times. Consider these times untouchable.

Block off commute times, taking into account bus schedules, peak traffic periods and classroom locations.

Add in the hours that you know you need to work. Try to find a job that offers flexible hours and is close to campus.

Block off an extra 3 hours for each class. This is time that you will need to read, prepare for class, complete assignments, study for tests and meet with groups.

Breathe! Life as a Sprott student is busy, but amazing. If you stick to your schedule, work hard, put academics first and get involved, you will have incredible memories, an excellent professional network and a well-earned degree at the end of your time at Sprott.

Sprott Student Services The 7th floor of Dunton Tower is a popular place for Sprott students.Why? Because it’s where all Sprott undergrad student services are located!

Sprott Academic Advising (710 Dunton Tower)The advising team of Patti, Amy, Lorna, and Sandra can help you make decisions about classes and are your most reliable source for information about your degree requirements, CGPAs, university regulations, class offerings, and more!

BCom students: e-mail bcom@sprott.carleton.ca

BIB students: e-mail bib@sprott.carleton.ca

Sprott Business Career Management Centre (704 Dunton Tower)More than just resumé and job search help, the BCMC team of Gilles, Dotti and Alanna organize excellent events for you to develop employment skills and meet recruiters, industry professionals and alumni!

Student Success Advising (710 Dunton Tower) Whether you are soaring through your classes and looking for a leadership opportunity, or having a difficult time with classes or somewhere in between, Sprott’s Student Success Officer, Alana, is here to help you out!

Download the Carleton Mobile App! Once you’ve got it and log in, your class schedule, e-mail, grades, campus news and more are at your fingertips, 24/7!

Getting involved with extracurricular activities can help you build up your resume and have a more exciting experience at Sprott. So as not to overload yourself, we recommend only picking one or two to start. Remember you have four years to try them all!

Sprott Competes Sprott Competes case competition teams have the opportunity to travel and compete against the best business students in Canada and the world. Check out skills development workshops, and participate in the internal case competitions to get started. sprottcompetes.com

The Fund @ SprottThe Fund is Sprott’s student-managed investment fund. It offers standout students the chance to learn investment strategies in a team environment and gain real money management experience. sprott.carleton.ca/thefund

Sprott Student OrganizationsAs a BCom or BIB student, you are automatically a member of the Sprott Business Students’ Society (SBSS) but you can also join the academic student organizations, competition groups, or special interest student groups at Sprott. They’ll all be set up at Expo Carleton on Academic Orientation Day.

Get Connected to SprottMeet other Sprott students and stay in the loop of what’s going on at Sprott.

Facebook: Friend: SprottStudents Sprott www.facebook.com//sprott.studentservices

Join: Class of 2017: Sprott School of Business group www.facebook.com//sprott.studentservices#!/ groups/469348889806530/

Twitter: @SprottStudents twitter.com/SprottStudents @SprottSchool twitter.com/SprottSchool

E-newsletter: Read Sprott Off the Press, sent to your Carleton email.

Parents are welcome to subscribe at: sprott.carleton.ca/sotp

WHO TO CONTACT WHY TO CONTACT

Student Registration Assistance carleton.ca/registration

■■ Get help navigating Carleton Central■■ If you’re getting registration errors and don’t know why■■ Help planning a conflict-free schedule

Admissions Officeadmissions.carleton.ca

■■ Change your concentration■■ Verify that your transfer credits have been approved

Department of Housing housing.carleton.ca

■■ Questions about living on campus (rooms, meal plans, what to bring, etc)■■ Residence building overviews and amenities ■■ Off-campus housing database

International Student Services Officecarleton.ca/isso

■■ Register for international student orientation day (required – August 30)■■ Find information about moving to Ottawa, health insurance, or documentation requirements

Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities carleton.ca/pmc

■■ Request academic accommodations ■■ Get advice and support from learning strategists and disability coordinators

Awards & Financial Aid carleton.ca/awards

■■ Find out how to use OSAP to pay your tuition■■ Apply for scholarships ■■ Apply for a bursary

Student Accountscarleton.ca/tuition

■■ Check tuition rates and deadlines■■ Review payment options

Carleton Contacts for New Students Enhance Your Sprott Experience!

Check out sprott.carleton.ca/new-students for insider info to help you prepare for Sprott!