Frequently Asked Questions For Graduate Students

The Graduate Studies (GS) is here to help. If you have a question, please do not hesitate to email us at graduate.studies@carleton.ca.

Academic Programs

For the full list of graduate academic programs available at Carleton University, please click here to our Graduate Admissions site.

: The International Student Services Office (ISSO) has certified Immigration Advisors who can provide guidance to students. You can contact the ISSO at isso@carleton.ca. Visit the ISSO’s website for more details.

: Please contact the International Student Services Office (ISSO). The best way to connect with the ISSO is by email. You should receive a reply to your inquiry within 2-4 business days.

: If you take a Leave of Absence and have remaining terms in your official time to completion, then the OGS funding will be deferred to the next available term (that does not have an OGS award already in place).

What professional development resources are still available to me?

: All details and instructions can be found on the Campus Card website. Library Access and other services are available remotely using your Carleton login credentials.
: The Carleton University Bookstore offers books and Carleton merchandise! For all their services, please visit their website here.
: Click here to view the FAQ about mental health services specifically for graduate students.

For Thesis Requirements, visit this link. For writing support, visit this page.

: In our effort to remain as flexible as possible, it is possible to do this, depending on the student’s circumstances.
: Yes, you can. If you alert Graduate Studies, we will register you retroactively for the term.
: Graduate Studies is not directly responsible for the administration of OSAP, however, we are happy to refer this query to the AWARDs office, which is directly responsible for the administration of OSAP.

: The Carleton Office for Research Initiatives and Services has many resources available. You may also want to talk with your research supervisor.
: Please contact our Graduate Registrar at kevin.mcewan@carleton.ca if you would like to request a leave of absence (LOA). We are cognizant of the fact that the collective response to COVID-19 may have resulted in interruptions in your research and requests for LOA will be reasonably accommodated.

: Please visit the MacOdrum Library website for up-to-date information: https://library.carleton.ca/