TheGraduate@Carleton

September 18, 2025 Edition

Graduate Student News

Update Carleton Mobile App
An updated version of Carleton Mobile is now available to download. Full details on the update are available on the Carleton Mobile news and release updates page.

Cheer on Ravens at Home this Weekend
Your Carleton Ravens have a pair of marquee matchups this weekend at TAAG Park. Catch women's soccer against the Gee-Gees Friday at 6 p.m. and women's rugby against Sherbrooke on Saturday at 1 p.m. Visit GoRavens.ca/tickets to grab your tickets and help pack the park.

Carleton University Art Gallery (CUAG)
Check out CUAG's latest exhibitions here. The art gallery is located in St. Patrick's Building.

Dining Services
Bookmark the Dining Services website to stay up-to-date on food options on campus.

If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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MacOdrum Library Supports for Grad Students

In-Person Research Help:
Mon-Fri: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Chat or Text help:
Mon – Thurs: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fri: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sat & Sun: 12 p.m. to 6 p.m.

1-1 Research Consultations: On Demand

Library webpages:

Subject Specialists
General Email: askthelibrary@carleton.ca

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 serve basis.

Awards Information

External Awards
Applications are open!

Ontario Graduate Scholarship: Applications must be submitted through Carleton Central by Nov. 19.

Canada Research Graduate Scholarship:

Masters program: Applications submitted through Research Portal due by Dec. 1.

Doctoral program: Application submitted to the relevant agency by:

NSERC: Sept. 29
SSHRC: Oct. 6
CIHR: Oct. 6

Internal Awards
Internal Donor-Funded awards applications are open. Applications are in Carleton Central and must be submitted by Oct. 8.

Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation Scholarship
The annual doctoral scholarship has launched. 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 the scholarship competition, visit the website.

Graduate Students' Association

Carleton's Graduate Students' Association (GSA) offers services, advocacy and a community to you. Please browse our Welcome Weeks events and follow on Instagram for more information.

Graduate Student Health & Dental Plan – What You Need to Know
All full-time graduate students at Carleton are automatically enrolled in the GreenShield Student Health & Dental Plan through the Graduate Students' Association (GSA). The plan provides comprehensive coverage to support your health and well-being during your studies. Check out the GSA Student Services page here for more detailed information about the plan.

Part-time students are not automatically covered, but may elect to join the plan. Part-time co-op students are subject to the same rules as part-time students. If your part-time co-op is in the Fall Term, you will need to opt-in to the health plan within the applicable opt-in period while you are eligible. Here is the opt in link!

The opt-in and opt out period is firmly set at Oct. 10. No exceptions can be made after this deadline.

Here is the opt out link!

Students can contact gsacarleton@studenthealth.ca with health plan questions but may also look at the FAQ section.

Carleton's Therapy Dogs

The Carleton University Therapy Dog Program is our in-house Therapy Dog Program, designed to bring positive (or as we say, paws-itive) mental health and wellness supports to our community.

All of our dogs are handled by professional staff and faculty members at Carleton, and their Handlers work to create welcoming and supportive environments that can provide low intensity, yet effective coping strategies for mental health and wellness.

Check out Carleton's Therapy Dog Schedule Here

Pathy Foundation Fellowship: Applications Now Open

Applications for the next cohort of the Pathy Foundation Fellowship is open until Nov. 15.

This is a 12-month experiential-learning program in youth leadership and community engagement. Each year, up to 12 selected Fellows receive state-of-the-art training, extensive support, and $50,000 in funding to support their growth as leaders, make a meaningful impact in a community they care about, and acquire skills that will benefit them for a lifetime.

This is the only program in Canada that provides young people with a fully funded opportunity to dedicate a year of their early career to an initiative they are passionate about, in any field, sector, and community across the world.

Learn More Here

Upcoming Deadlines

For the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office website.

Sept. 30
Last day to withdraw from full fall term and fall/winter courses with a full fee adjustment (financial withdrawal).

Oct. 1

Last day for academic withdrawal from early fall courses.
Last day to request Formal Examination Accommodation Forms for Oct/Nov early winter fall examinations to the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Oct. 10
December examination schedule available online.

Oct. 13
Statutory holiday. University closed.

Information on what the Centre for Student Academic Support provides

M.Arch Student Wins Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and Research

Master of Architecture student Olive Lazarus has won the 2025 Canada Green Building Council Scholarship for Sustainable Design and Research for his master’s thesis, which includes a deep analysis of straw as a building material.

The RAIC Foundation awarded the $5,000 scholarship for the thesis titled Biography of a Bale: Local Material Narrative as Architectural Practice. Lazarus’s thesis advisor is Assistant Professor Jerry Hacker.

“I hope this thesis can contribute fruitfully to the body of design literature which advocates for the use of bio-regional materials in the built environment as well as that which advances a narrative-centered framework for understanding ecological conditions,” says Lazarus.

“Ultimately, I want this research to provide a stepping stone for architects and design students interested in working towards ecologically resilient futures by fostering a deepened familiarity with the material-production systems they rely on.”

Read the Entire Article Here

TA Pedagogical Training Hub

Join the TA Pedagogical Training Hub!

The TA (Teaching Assistant) Pedagogical Training 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.

Teaching Assistants (TA) Official Website

Update Your TA Profile
All Priority Teaching Assistants (TA) can update their TA Profile immediately after accepting their TA award through the TA Management System in Carleton Central. As these profiles are used to determine appropriate and relevant assignments, it is not only important to fill in your profile but also important to 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.