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State of the Raven - September 8 to 13, 2026
Welcome and Welcome Back!
We are thrilled to welcome our community (back) to campus! Whether you’re a new student navigating campus for the first time or a soon-to-be graduate returning to a familiar routine, we’re glad to have you here.
If you need help reaching your academic goals or managing your finances, want to get a head start on your career, are looking for ways to get involved or want to better manage your mental health and wellness, visit the Current Students website for more information on resources available to you.
Important Dates
Tues. Sept. 8, 2026: Academic Orientation Day. Mandatory for all first year students.
Wed. Sept. 9, 2026: Fall term begins.
Refer to the academic year calendar for all upcoming important dates.
Ask Me – We’re Here to Help
Look for faculty, staff and student leaders wearing red Ask Me buttons to get all your questions about campus and Carleton answered at the start of the school year. If you’re not sure about where your class is, how to navigate the tunnels or where to go for lunch, just Ask Me!
Fall U-Pass
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.
The Campus Card and U-Pass are a combined card. The fall U-Pass will be activated automatically the first time a student taps their card on transit. Eligible students may request a U-Pass opt-out by Mon. Sept. 14, 2026.
Health and Dental Plan
The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) Health and Dental Plan, administered by Alumo, provides students with extended health and dental coverage from Tues. Sept. 1, 2026 to Tues. Aug. 31, 2027. Students taking 1.5 credits or more in the fall term are automatically included in the plan through student fees. Students taking fewer than 1.5 credits are eligible and may self-enrol during the change-of-coverage period from Wed. Sept. 9 to Fri. Oct. 2, 2026. If you are covered by an equivalent health and/or dental plan (such as a parent or spouse’s benefit plan), you may opt out during the change-of-coverage period and receive a credit to your student account.
Get Connected, Stay Connected
Download Carleton Mobile, Carleton’s official mobile app for students to stay up-to-date with the latest student news and events, navigate with the campus map, view your class schedule and receive push notifications for emergencies, grades and campus life updates.
Follow Carleton’s student-focused account, @MyCarletonU, on Instagram, Threads and X (formerly Twitter) for news, services, reminders and updates to help you succeed in class and on campus.
Registration Assistance
The Student Registration Assistance team is offering extended service hours until Tues. Sept. 22, 2026 to help with registration questions and concerns. Walk in service is available Mon. to Fri. from 8:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in the third floor lobby of Tory Building. Virtual assistance is available upon request between 4:30 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. for those unable to attend in person.
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.
Educational Costs
Estimating the cost of a year of study varies from student to student and depends on the program and number of credits you are registered in. Tuition and compulsory ancillary/miscellaneous fees include classes, U-Pass, academic, administrative and career support, lab and project resources, library access, athletic facilities and supplemental health plan. The Educational Costs webpage has estimated fees for each program of study at Carleton University.
Financial Aid – Bursaries
If you’re receiving government financial aid (such as the Ontario Student Assistance Program), you may also be eligible for an undergraduate bursary administered by the Awards and Financial Aid Office.
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. There is no waitlist. Log in to ParkAdmin to purchase your permit.
Join First Year Connections
Are you a first year student looking for insider tips and a friendly connection on campus? First Year Connections is flexible, informal and designed to fit your schedule. Register by Thurs. Sept. 10, 2026 to be matched with a mentor and be entered into a draw to win a Ravens hoodie!
AI Framework
The AI Framework for Carleton University provides guidance on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) at Carleton, ensuring community is equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to use AI critically, effectively, responsibly and ethically. This framework was developed with significant community consultation and is a living document, with implementation guidance routinely reviewed and updated.
About State of the Raven Newsletter
The State of the Raven is Carleton’s official undergraduate student newsletter sent to all students registered in the current term to ensure the consistency, consolidation and simplification of all communications under the Student Communication Policy.
To limit the number of emails students receive from the university, this newsletter collects the latest news, events, key dates, support services and resources from around campus to keep you up to date about what’s going on at Carleton. As the State of the Raven is an official Carleton newsletter, students are unable to unsubscribe.
Upcoming events
Tues. Sept. 8, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Club Expo presented by CUSA
Tues. Sept. 8, 2026
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
FED Fair
Office of the Vice-President (Students & Enrolment)
503 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 5B6
