Orientation
New Graduate Student Orientation
Graduate Studies has a comprehensive orientation guide available as a course on Brightspace, and you can access it directly through this link, or alternatively click on “Discover” within Brightspace and search for “Introduction to Graduate Studies at Carleton.” Please enrol in the course to access the information!
We will also be holding our online orientation for Graduate Studies on Wednesday, January 8 from 11:30 to 12:30 pm. Click here to register!
The New Graduate Student Orientation will provide you with a welcome from Graduate Studies, some helpful advice, and an overview of what Carleton University offers for graduate students. Your specific graduate program or department may also be holding an orientation session at a different time.
If you have questions about Orientation please contact David Lafferty at david.lafferty@carleton.ca.
Graduate Students’ Association Welcome Weeks
The Graduate Students’ Association will be holding events for new graduate students in January. The GSA Carleton, aka Graduate Students’ Association, offers services, advocacy, and community for over 3,900 graduate students at Carleton University.
TA Orientations
For those working as TAs, your TA Orientation will be offered as an online, asynchronous course. You will receive more information on how to access your orientation during the first week of classes.
New International Students:
The Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO) offers services and programs that contribute to positive international experiences for all Carleton students. They are dedicated to helping international and exchange students adjust to life in Canada and to helping them get the most out of their student experience.
Join the GO-ISSO for their International Winter Welcome Virtual Orientation for all incoming students! Registration will be open from November 3rd 2025 – January 6th 2026.
Wednesday, January 7, 2026
International Student Orientation: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday, January 8, 2026
Campus Tour at 1:00pm