TheGraduate@Carleton
September 4, 2025 Edition
Graduate Student News
A New Academic Year
Welcome to the Fall Term! Wishing you a great academic year. This is the first edition of our grad student newsletter for the term. Check your inbox on Thursdays for our weekly news update!
Campus Card and U-Pass are Combined Card
The campus card website has all the information you need to set up your campus card. The U-Pass is a discount transit pass for eligible Carleton students, offering unlimited travel on OC Transpo and STO buses and trains for
those enrolled in 1.5 credits or more in the fall and winter terms. Your Campus Card and U-Pass are a combined card. If you previously added the transit application to your Campus Card, or received your card after July 1, 2024, your fall U-Pass will be activated automatically when you use it on transit. If you received your Campus Card prior to July 1, 2024 and have not yet added the transit application, you will need to do so at the Campus Card Office. Eligible students may request a U-Pass opt-out by Sept. 14, 2025.
New Graduate Student Orientation Course on Brightspace
Graduate Studies has created an orientation guide to help new graduate students start your journey with us. The guide is available as a course on Brightspace, and you can access it directly through this link, or alternatively click on “Discover” within Brightspace and search for “Introduction to Graduate Studies at Carleton.” Please enrol in the course to access the information!
Dates and Deadlines
A reminder to use the Academic Year Calendar for all important dates and deadlines for academic activities.
Deadlines to Note
*Last chance for class registration! Registration ends Sept. 9 for early fall courses and Sept. 16 for full fall, late fall, and fall/winter courses. If you have not yet registered for your classes, please do so through Carleton Central before the deadline.
*Graduate students who have not electronically submitted their final thesis copy to Graduate Studies by Sept. 16 will not be eligible to graduate in fall 2025 and must register for the fall 2025 term.
Dining Services
Bookmark the Dining Services website to stay up-to-date on food options on campus.
Expect Traffic Congestion on Campus
Campus Safety Services wants to remind the campus community to expect increased traffic congestion as we start the new academic year. CSS will have additional traffic enforcement near Athletics to assist with traffic flow. We ask for your patience as we settle into the fall term.
Campus Map and Tunnel System
Familiarize yourself with our campus map and underground tunnel system to navigate campus easily.
Have an RESP and Need Proof of Carleton Enrolment?
Students who require Verification of Student Status to obtain their Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) funding can make their request electronically through Carleton Central (log in through Carleton360) by selecting Request a Certificate of Enrolment. Completed requests are emailed directly to your Carleton email account within two business days.
Orientation Panel on Sept. 9:
Tips for PhD Research Success
Join us for a one-hour orientation panel designed specifically for incoming PhD students. Featuring four experienced faculty members from different disciplines, this session will offer practical advice about how to navigate your doctoral journey. Click here for details.
If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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Welcome Message from President Wisdom Tettey
Getting Help at the MacOdrum LibraryThere are a number of ways you can get in touch with Library staff if you are looking for help. Go to the Research Help Desk on the main floor of the Library during service hours or ask general questions at the Library Services Desk whenever the building is open. You are also welcome to use the Library's virtual chat service or to text your questions at 613-505-4245. Visit the Help page if you have a specific question or need! A list of services for graduate students at the library can be found here.
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Explore Carleton’s new AI Resource HubArtificial intelligence (AI) is changing the way we live, work and learn. Carleton’s new AI Resource Hub, carleton.ca/ai, can help you navigate this rapidly evolving field. Visit the site and discover how AI can be used to enhance your learning. Explore tools that can help you with everything from productivity to research and writing. You’ll also find information on how to use these tools safely and responsibility, including guides to help you with copyright and AI citation. |
Reuse and Recycling Hub
The Reuse and Recycling Hub provides a convenient, central space for the Carleton community to responsibly dispose of and divert various common items from the landfill.
The Hub currently accepts the following items:
- Printer cartridges: All desktop printer cartridges can be dropped off for recycling, reducing plastic waste and promoting materials recovery.
- Textbooks: Gently used textbooks published within the last 15 years are accepted for potential reuse or redistribution.
- Batteries: A wide range of household batteries can be deposited. For a full list of accepted types see the Sustainability Carleton website.
- Markers and pens: All spent markers, pens, and similar writing instruments can be recycled—an easy way to reduce plastic and ink waste.
- Small electronic waste (e-waste): A variety of small electronic items are accepted for safe disposal and recycling. For a full list of accepted personal e-waste see the Sustainability Carleton website.
Stop by the Hub on the first floor of Nideyinàn and do your part to support Carleton’s sustainability goals.
Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation is pleased to announce that the annual doctoral scholarship competition will officially launch on Monday, Sept. 9. This competition aims to highlight excellence in the humanities and social sciences and is intended for students who are in their first or second year of their doctoral studies at the time of application. The deadline to apply is Nov. 17 at 4 p.m. ET.
It is important to note that candidates in their final year of a master's program are no longer eligible for the 2026 scholarship competition.
For information regarding our scholarship competition, we invite you to visit our website.
2025 Trudeau Foundation Scholar Philippe Boucher
Carleton University Legal Studies doctoral student Philippe Boucher has been named a 2025 Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholar.
Boucher won one of 16 spots out of more than 680 candidates who applied for the sought-after scholarship. The program honours exceptional doctoral candidates in the social sciences and humanities whose research advances one of four key themes: human rights and dignity, responsible citizenship, Canada’s role on the global stage, and the relationship between people and their natural environment. The scholarship will provide funding for three years but is unique as it also provides a leadership training program.
“It is an honour to receive the Trudeau Foundation Scholarship,” says Boucher. “I received the call while I was in the community I am working with—which is the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach in northern Québec—just before going to court to give support to community members. I was really honoured because it is such a big scholarship and can get my research to the next level.”
GSA Welcome Weeks & Graduate Information Fair
Start the term with events designed for graduate students, including workshops, community meetups, and resource sessions.
Don’t miss the Graduate Student Information Fair on Monday, Sept. 8 from noon to 3 p.m. at Richcraft Hall Atrium, where you can connect with campus services, explore opportunities, and enjoy refreshments.
Ojigkwanong Open HouseThe Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement (CISCE) invites you to our Open House on Tuesday, Sept. 16 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Take the opportunity to meet our team, explore the space and learn about how we support the Carleton community. Location: Ojigkwanong Indigenous Student Centre at 228 Patterson (off the quad) Our team will be on site to answer questions related to Indigenous counselling, cultural programming, student mediation support, Indigenous peer mentorship, Indigenous curriculum support, Indigenous enriched support program and more! |
Upcoming DeadlinesFor the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office website. Sept. 9, 2025 Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in full fall, late fall, and fall/winter courses. Last day to withdraw from early fall courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal). Sept. 30, 2025 |
TA CENTRAL HUBThe TA (Teaching Assistant) Central Hub: training and resources, in Brightspace, is a portal for TAs to watch pre-recorded training videos, access resource materials and share resources related to teaching. If you are a TA and would like to enroll in the Hub, please email tasupport@cunet.carleton.ca.
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TEACHING ASSISTANTS (TA) OFFICIAL WEBSITEUpdate Your TA Profile As long as you are an active TA, you can easily update your profile through Carleton Central. *Please note that you must be a registered full-time student to be a TA.
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The Global Opportunities and International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)Carleton is pleased to introduce the Global Opportunities and International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO), formerly the International Student Services Office! With the new name, GO-ISSO continues to foster a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for international students while promoting cross-cultural engagement and global learning opportunities for all students at Carleton. Some of the many services offered include transition and engagement support for international students, including immigration advising, and global learning opportunities through incoming and outgoing exchange programs and the International Internship Program.
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I-Start International OrientationI-Start Orientation is a free, online mini-course designed for new international students studying at Carleton University. Through this course, you will learn the information needed to help you transition to student life at Carleton and in Canada. This orientation has been designed to meet the needs of all international students, including graduate students. Topics include: GO-ISSO services, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), immigration advising, student life in Canada, navigating Ottawa, and much more! |
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