Orientation
New Graduate Student Orientation
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.
Register here for one of two identical sessions:
1:30 to 2:30 pm / September 8, 2026 / Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall
3:00 to 4:00 pm / September 8, 2026 / Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall
If you have questions about Orientation please contact David Lafferty at david.lafferty@carleton.ca.
TA Orientation
New TAs will receive a link to an online TA Orientation on or around September 8.
Graduate Students’ Association
The GSA Carleton, aka Graduate Students’ Association, offers services, advocacy, and community for more than 5,000 graduate students at Carleton University. See their welcome video below:
An important news item from the GSA: Important Info For The Healthplan Opt-In and Opt Out Student Benefits Portal Fall Opt-In/Opt-Out Period: September 1–October 10, 2026
For more information on the GSA Health and Dental plan, visit their webpage.
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.
International students should register for the International Student Orientation Day on September 4 (in addition to our September 8 orientation). You are also strongly encouraged to sign up for the online I-Start International Orientation.