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State of the Raven - March 9 to 15, 2026
National Basketball Champions
The Carleton Ravens men’s basketball team is once again national champions! The victory secures the W.P. McGee Trophy for Carleton for the 18th time in program history and extends the Ravens’ remarkable record in national finals to a perfect 18-0.
The women’s basketball team earned fifth place with an overtime win against Toronto Metropolitan Bold.
Congratulations Ravens!
Important Dates
Sun. March 15, 2026: Last day for academic withdrawal from full winter, late winter and fall/winter courses.
Sun. March 15, 2026: Last day to request formal examination accommodations for final examinations from the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.
Academic Withdrawal Deadline
Although the deadline has passed for receiving a financial adjustment when you withdraw from a course, you may drop a course to avoid a failure or a poor grade showing up on your student record and affecting your CGPA. This is called academic withdrawal.
Academic withdrawals will create no financial change to winter term fees and will result in a grade of Withdrawn (WDN) appearing on your official transcript. WDN is a permanent notation signifying no academic credit. WDN will not impact your CGPA.
The academic withdrawal deadline for full winter, late winter and fall/winter courses is Sun. March 15, 2026. After this date, you will not be able to drop the course. For all academic deadlines, review the academic year calendar.
Ancillary Fee Referendum
Vote by online ballot for the ancillary fee referendum through your cMail or the Carleton Mobile app on Tues. March 10 and Wed. March 11, 2026.
Question for all undergraduates: Carleton Academic Student Government (CASG) is proposing an increase of $0.44, for a total of $1.17 per term, to maintain and protect CASG’s existing programs and support the organization’s sustainability moving forward.
Celebrating St. Patrick's Day Safely and Responsibly
With St. Patrick’s Day quickly approaching, it’s a great time for celebration with friends and family. Check out Carleton’s top tips on staying safe, creating a culture of consent and being a good neighbour this year.
Drop by the St. Patrick’s Day Party Safe Fair on Thurs. March 12, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. to learn about the variety of services available at Carleton and in the Ottawa community.
Learn How to Get Involved in Ottawa at the Volunteer Fair
The Student Experience Office is hosting a Volunteer Fair in the Nideyinàn Galleria on Tues. March 10, 2026 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.! During the Volunteer Fair, students will have the chance to speak with several Ottawa organizations to learn about the work they do, the communities they support and what opportunities there are to contribute and volunteer.
Student EDI Research Award Applications Open
Applications for the Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Awards are open until Mon. March 23, 2026. The recipient will have the opportunity to engage in faculty-supervised research projects using EDI-informed considerations while reflecting upon diversity and identities. The award is valued at $10,000 for a four-month project term this summer.
Submitting an RESP Form
If you need a Verification of Student Status form to submit to your Registered Education Savings Plan (RESP) provider, be sure to review the Verification of Student Status webpage. Requests for verification of student status are done through Carleton Central (access by logging into Carleton360) and emailed directly to your cMail address within 24 hours.
Summer at Carleton is Calling
The summer term is a great time to catch up or get ahead on your studies. Registration for the summer session opens on Thurs. March 19, 2026 for degree students. If you're planning to take summer courses, prepare with myAudit and the Academic Status Report.
If you're in Ottawa for courses, co-op or a summer job, consider living in Residence this summer. Residence at Carleton is a home away from home, offering convenience, community and scenic campus views. Summer residents are welcome to add a summer meal plan to their stay, but it is not a requirement for summer residence.
GenAI and Student Learning: Understanding Tools, Risks and Responsible Use
Explore how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) can enhance, not replace, your learning with an in-person session with the Centre for Student Academic Support on Wed. March 11, 2026 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Discover how to use GenAI responsibly, reduce cognitive load and strike the right balance between offloading tasks and building essential academic skills. Please register on MySuccess.
Upcoming events
Tues. March 10, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Volunteer Fair
Tues. March 10, 2026
Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Own Your Path: Building a Career as a Financial Advisor at Desjardins Financial Security
Tues. March 10, 2026
5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Veeva Systems Recruitment Info/Networking Session and Booth
Wed. March 11, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Algonquin College Geographic Information Systems Graduate Certificate Program Information Booth
Wed. March 11, 2026
1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Global Café
Wed. March 11, 2026
7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Jeopardy Night with the Campus Activity Board (CAB)
Thurs. March 12, 2026
11:00 a.m. to noon
Thriving in Action: Building Resilience for Academic and Personal Success
Thurs. March 12, 2026
4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Canadian Museum of Nature Visit
Office of the Vice-President (Students & Enrolment)
503 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
Ottawa, ON, Canada, K1S 5B6
