TheGraduate@Carleton
February 19, 2026 Edition
Graduate Student News
Winter Break this Week
Classes are paused from Tuesday, Feb. 17 to Friday, Feb. 20, however campus remains open.
The Three-Minute Thesis (3MT) Contest is On!
Carleton's 3MT Contest is officially open! Graduate Studies will be holding training sessions today Feb. 19 and on Feb. 23. The contest will take place in March. To find out more and sign up for the 2026 3MT mailing list, visit our 3MT page.
Apply to Sprott Social Impact Hub
Grad students in any faculty may apply to the Sprott Social Impact Hub for the opportunity to work directly with nonprofit organizations and international NGOs on high-impact consulting projects. Applications are due on Feb. 23 and watch
this video for tips on how to prepare your submission. For questions, please email: socialimpacthub@sprott.carleton.ca.
Click here to apply.
TA Pedagogical Training Catalogue
Teaching and Learning Services offers a variety of paid pedagogical training workshops for Teaching Assistants (TAs). The online catalogue displays the workshops that are currently available.
Round Dance at
Teraanga Commons
Join The Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement on Feb. 21 for an evening of community, connection and celebration. The gathering begins with a Pipe Ceremony at 5 p.m., followed by the Round Dance from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. This event is free and all are welcome to come together in a good way. Food and beverages will be provided and there will be vendors on-site. Dance, visit and share space in the spirit of respect, joy and community.
Apply for the 2026 Student EDI Research Award
Graduate students from all faculties are invited to apply for the 2026 Student Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) Research Award by March 23. This award provides $10,000 in funding and faculty mentorship for a four‑month EDI‑focused research project running from May 1 to Aug. 31.
Winter 2026 Exam Schedule is Available
The Winter 2026 final exam schedule is now available. You can find the schedule on the Scheduling and Examination Services website, through your Carleton360 account and
the Carleton Mobile app. The final exam period takes place from Saturday, April 11 to Thursday, April 23.
The Summer Session is
Approaching
The summer schedule is now available through Carleton Central (by logging into Carleton360) and registration instructions are up-to-date for the 2026 summer
session. Registration for the summer session begins March 19 for degree students and March 23 for non-degree students.
If you have any questions, please email: thegraduate@carleton.ca.
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Upcoming Deadlines
For the complete list of dates and deadlines, please bookmark and refer to the Registrar's Office Academic Dates page.
Feb. 16 to 20
Winter break, no classes.
Feb. 23
Late winter classes begin.
Feb. 27
Last day for registration and course changes (including auditing) in late winter courses.
March 6
Last day to withdraw from late winter term courses with a full fee adjustment.
International Students: Info from our Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)Immigration Advising with the GO-ISSO GO-ISSO Social Events
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Conduct Research Abroad with Mitacs GRALooking to enhance your education with an international experience? The Mitacs GRA awards $6,000 in travel funding for a 12-36 week research visit to any of the eligible countries outside of Canada. Whether it’s for your thesis or a faculty-led project, this is an incredible opportunity to work on your professional development, gain critical intercultural skills, and elevate your career prospects. There are only 10 spots available so act fast! Please contact mobility.programs@carleton.ca as soon as you intend to apply. Application deadline is March 31!
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Beyond Words: Exploring the Benefits of Bilingualism for Neurodiverse People
Bilingualism offers many cognitive and social advantages, including enhanced complex mental skills such as problem solving and improved multitasking. In today’s interconnected world, being able to communicate in multiple languages is increasingly valuable.
But for those who experience communication challenges due to neurodevelopmental and psychiatric conditions, such as Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and schizophrenia, traditional clinical advice has often discouraged caregivers from raising their children in bilingual environments.
Grad students in Carleton’s Linguistic Neurodiversity Lab are working with bilingual adults with ASD and schizophrenia in partnership with The Royal Ottawa Mental Health Centre.
Graduate Students' Association: Services, Advocacy and Support
Student Services
Click here to see the Student Services available to graduate students as well as award application information.
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CKCU 93.1 FM: Community Radio at Carleton University
As Canada’s first campus-based community radio station, CKCU 93.1 FM has been a staple of Ottawa-Gatineau’s airwaves for 50 years, amplifying local voices, emerging artists and independent perspectives.
It’s also served as a training ground for generations of Carleton University students, offering hands-on experience in broadcasting, production and technical operations that complements classroom learning — many of whom have gone on to build influential careers in journalism and media.
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