Frequently Asked Questions For Graduate Students

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).

Graduate Studies continues to offer one-on-one writing consultations to assist you with writing-related challenges, or to discuss the effectiveness of your research and writing strategies. To book a consultation, please fill out and submit this form.

There are many other professional development resources available to you. Please visit our website for details.

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.

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/