Welcome to the Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs (FGPA) at Carleton University. You are joining a community of more than 4,000 students who have chosen to challenge themselves and the world around them.
As a caring and connected community of educators and support staff, we will be with you every step of the way – from your application on through to your graduation and beyond. (Scroll down to see more information about our committed FGPA staff.) You can view our organizational chart here.
At Carleton, you’ll discover a safe, supportive and student-centred environment, where mental health and wellness, accessibility, sustainability and inclusion are paramount.
We’re not just about serving and connecting with our students, we’re connected with the world around us – local and global. Your learning is rooted in experiential and work-integrated opportunities, where a transdisciplinary approach will challenge everything you thought you knew.
Our physical location in Canada’s capital, alongside our drive to develop new and creative solutions to society’s biggest challenges, will give you the freedom and resources you need to explore, experiment and create real impact.
Creating change in the world requires all of us to work together – so your journey will be supported by more than one facet of the Carleton community:
- Carleton graduate student awards and funding opportunities will help you fund your education
- A diverse array of career events, skill developmentand the Three Minute Thesis. workshops, one-on-one writing support, and career planning consultations will drive your continued professional development
- Your graduate research will be promoted via the Carleton website and through training, coaching and competitions such as GRADflix and the Three Minute Thesis (3MT). (Check out our Awards of Distinction website which features grad students who have won some of these prestigious awards.)
- Your continued educational exploration will be facilitated by the more than 100 programs, pathways and specializations we offer our students.
We know you may still have questions. Just drop us a line at graduate.studies@carleton.ca and we will be sure to respond.
Academic Administration |
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| Patrice Smith Professor Dean Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 2934 patrice.smith@carleton.ca |
Renée De Laire Executive Assistant to the Dean Phone: 613-520-2518 renee.delaire@carleton.ca |
| Onita Basu Professor Associate Dean, Planning and Awards Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 4184 onita.basu@carleton.ca |
Ali Arya Professor Associate Dean, Student & Postdoctoral Affairs Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 2333 ali.arya@carleton.ca |
| Daniel Siddiqi Professor Associate Dean, Programs Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1809 daniel.siddiqi@carleton.ca |
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Administrative Personnel |
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| Kevin McEwan Acting Director, Graduate Services Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1464 kevin.mcewan@carleton.ca |
Ellen Tsaprailis Graduate Communications & Strategic Enrolment Officer Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 1146 ellen.tsaprailis@carleton.ca |
| Bill Sutherland Financial Analyst Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 1829 bill.sutherland@carleton.ca |
Sandra Bauer Program Officer Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 8050 sandra.bauer@carleton.ca |
| David Lafferty & Karim Abuawad Coordinators of Graduate Professional Development Phone: 613-520-2600, ext. 3229 david.lafferty@carleton.ca |
Jenna McConnell Co-ordinator, External/Internal Graduate Awards Phone: 613-520-2600 ext. 8349 jenna.mcconnell@carleton.ca |