TheGraduate@Carleton
Date of Publication: Sept. 10, 2026
News
Welcome to the Fall Term!
Whether you are new to our graduate community or returning for another year, we're glad you are here and wish you the best for a rewarding academic year. Each Thursday, we'll share news, resources, upcoming events, and opportunities to support your academic journey. Keep an eye on your inbox!
Upcoming Webinars
We are hosting several graduate orientation webinars on various topics. Please click here for details and to register.
Teaching Assistants (TAs)
Teaching Assistants can access information and training resources here.
Update Your TA Profile
All Priority Teaching Assistants can update their TA Profile immediately after accepting their TA award through the TA Management System in Carleton Central. You do not have to be registered nor have paid your tuition fees in order to fill in your profile. As these profiles are used to determine appropriate and relevant assignments, it is
important to fill in your profile and keep your information updated. 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.
Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS)
Discover the learning and writing support that CSAS offers as well as many online resources.
AI Framework
The AI Framework for Carleton University provides guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Carleton, ensuring our community is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to use AI critically, effectively, responsibly and ethically.
Carleton Mobile
Students are encouraged to download or update Carleton Mobile, Carleton’s official mobile app for current students, to stay up-to-date with the latest student news and events, view class schedules and receive push notifications for emergencies, grades, class and exam changes, and campus life updates.
Campus Card is your U-Pass 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 grad students enrolled full-time in the fall and winter terms. The Campus Card and U-Pass are a combined card. The fall U-Pass is activated automatically the first time students tap their card on transit. Eligible students may request a U-Pass opt-out by Sept. 14.
Carleton360
Carleton360 is the complete student experience hub. Using single sign on, Carleton360 gives students the ability to move between Carleton Central, cMail and Brightspace, in addition to accessing key services, without re-entering login credentials.
MacOdrum Library
The Library has updated its hours. Check out the new schedule and other helpful library resources further down in this newsletter.
Student Parking Permits Available
Student parking permits for the fall term and full academic year are still available, on a first-come, first-served basis. All students are eligible for a parking pass. Log into ParkAdmin to purchase your
permit.
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 Transcript/Certificate of Enrolment/Verification of Student Status.’ Completed requests are emailed directly to your Carleton email account within two business days.
Campus Ave. to Close Temporarily as Part of Watermain Project
Both lanes of traffic on Campus Avenue will be closed between the Rideau House and Nicol Building beginning today and extending into the fall term. Sidewalks on the west side of Campus Avenue within the construction zone will be closed, but sidewalks on the east side will be open. Thank you for your patience as this important infrastructure renewal project is completed.
If you have questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca. Missed a newsletter? Read previous editions of TheGraduate@Carleton here.
Upcoming Deadlines
Sept. 15: Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in early fall courses.
Sept. 17: OSAP deferral deadline. Late payment charges and late registration charges are applied to the student account on or after this date for eligible OSAP students.
Sept. 18-20: Late summer and full summer term deferred final examinations will be held.
Sept. 22:
- 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). Withdrawals after this date will result in a permanent notation of WDN appearing on your official transcript.
- Graduate students who have not electronically submitted their final thesis copy to the office of Graduate Studies will not be eligible to graduate in fall 2026. If final thesis copy is not submitted by this date, students must register for the fall 2026 term.
Sept. 30: Last day to withdraw from full fall term and fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal). Withdrawals after this date will create no financial change to fall term fees and will result in a permanent notation of WDN appearing on your official transcript.
The academic dates and deadlines are prescribed by the University Senate. These dates are available at the University calendar website. Dates relating to fee payment, cancellation of course selections, late charges, and other fees or charges are available at the Student Accounts website.
MacOdrum Library InfoLibrary Support for Grad Students If you are looking to access help at any time, here is a general rundown of some of the spaces you can reach out to for support. There are a limited number of study spaces dedicated to Graduate Students located on the fifth floor, rooms 509, 510, and 537. These spaces are for single, silent study and are available on a first-come, first-served basis. In-Person Research Help: Monday to Friday: noon to 4 p.m. Chat or Text help: Monday to Friday: noon to 4 p.m. Library webpages to bookmark: Contact Us: Subject Specialists: https://library.carleton.ca/services/research-help#specialists General email: askthelibrary@carleton.ca |
MacOdrum Library InfoOpening Hours this Fall Where Can Students Study and Print After Hours? We want to hear about how this change affects you. You can submit your feedback, suggestions, or specific concerns to us via our online feedback form or by contacting Sarah Simpkin, Associate University Librarian (Academic Services). |
GSA Carleton: Graduate Students' Association
Welcome Weeks!
Many activities have been planned to welcome your first weeks to the new academic year! Please look at images below for upcoming events.
This week, come out to the GSA Picnic on Friday, Sept. 11 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the Arboretum.
GreenShield Student Health & Dental Plan
We are excited to introduce a new and improved way to manage your Student Health & Dental Plan. Beginning this year, all opt-in enrolments and opt-out requests will be completed through our new Student Benefits Portal. This new platform, in partnership with the Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) and Student First by Prosum, will deliver a simpler, more secure and convenient experience while giving you access to important information about your student benefits coverage, programs and services, all in one place. The Opt-In/Opt-Out Period is on now until Oct. 10. Click here
for details.
Mike's Place Pub Closure
The GSA regrets to inform the Carleton community that we will not be operating Mike’s Place Pub this academic year (Fall 2026 and Winter 2027) due to an ongoing financial deficit of the establishment. For more information about the closure, click here.
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Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)Upcoming Events Meet The Immigration Advising Team |
Health and Counselling ServicesHealth and Counselling Services provides a wide range of physical and mental health services to students. The on-campus clinic is staffed by a dedicated team including family physicians, counsellors, GP psychotherapists, psychiatrists, a lab technician and supportive administrative personnel. Online booking through Telus Health Connect is available for regular appointments and urgent care needs. Clinic hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
Student Mental Health Resources and PolicyCarleton remains committed to supporting positive student mental health and well-being, recognizing that every student’s needs are unique and ever-changing. The Mental Health and Wellness website is a great place to find helpful information, resources and details about the programs, services and supports available to you. Carleton University’s Student Mental Health Policy was approved in October 2024 as required by the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024. The policy outlines a campus-wide, inclusive approach to supporting student mental health and well-being and provides information on the programs, policies, services and supports available to students. |
Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Consultation ReminderThe Community Healing, Rebuilding and Belonging Task Force is seeking community feedback as it works to identify what we can do collectively build a truly inclusive Carleton. A list of upcoming consultation sessions can be found online. Registration for general and focused sessions is now open. Participants for invite-only sessions will be contacted separately by their units. Feedback can also be provided by completing an anonymous online consultation form or emailing the Task Force co-chairs.
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Human Rights PolicyCarleton’s Human Rights Policy was approved in January 2025, as required by the Strengthening Accountability and Student Supports Act, 2024. The policy ensures you are protected from discrimination and/or harassment and have the resources to support you when needed. The Human Rights Policy serves to affirm the human rights and dignity of every Carleton community member. Make a Formal Human Rights ComplaintIf you have experienced or witnessed a human rights incident, you can report it confidentially through the Department of Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) or by reaching out to one of the intake offices. You can also use EIC’s online form to submit an incident report anonymously. No matter how you choose to report, every situation is handled with fairness and care.
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Launch of The Stories We Carry: Self, Scar, StruggleThe Stories We Carry brings together personal stories from across the Carleton community, with faculty, students, and alumni among the contributors. Faculty contributors include: Rena Bivens, Miranda Brady, Hannah Dick, Sheryl Hamilton, Karim Karim, Tracey Lauriault, and Merlyna Lim. Edited by Merlyna Lim and Kathy Dobson and published by Daraja Press, each story is told in the author’s own words, and accompanied by illustrations created for the book. The launch will take place at the Resource Centre on the fourth floor of Richcraft Hall on Friday, Sept. 18 from 2:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. The book is available for pre-order here and copies of the book will be available at the launch with a 20% discount. |
High-Performance Habits Web Series
Psychology Associate Professor Chris Motz explores easy-to-implement high-performance habits for academic success. Watch the first video below:
TheGraduate@Carleton Newsletter
This newsletter is Carleton University’s official graduate student newsletter sent to all graduate students registered in the current term to ensure the consistency, consolidation and simplification of all communications under the Student Communications Policy.
To limit the number of emails students receive from the university, TheGraduate@Carleton newsletter collects the latest news, events, key dates, support services and resources from around campus to keep students up-to-date about what’s going on at Carleton. This newsletter is produced and distributed by the Office of Graduate Studies.
As TheGraduate@Carleton is an official Carleton newsletter, students registered in the current term are unable to unsubscribe.
A Video Message from President Tettey
Welcome to a new academic year at Carleton. I hope you had a relaxing summer and are ready for a year filled with new opportunities—and to everyone joining us for the first time, we’re so pleased to welcome you to our caring and inclusive community.
As our world continues to change, Carleton is changing with it, creating new opportunities for learning, research and innovation and preparing our students to make a positive difference. I look forward to the year ahead and to all we will accomplish together as a community.
Hear more about what’s ahead in my message below. Wishing you all a very positive and productive year.
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