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 an in-person orientation on the afternoon of Tuesday, September 2. You can sign up for one of two sessions: 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. or 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. Each session is identical and both will be held in Kailash Mital Theatre, Southam Hall, on the Carleton campus.
Please click here to sign up for the 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. session.
Please click here to sign up for the 3:15 to 4:15 p.m. session.
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.
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 International Student Services Office (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. The ISSO offers immigration advising, facilitates the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and offers a variety of transition supports. They encourage you to participate in the following orientation activities:
I-Start Registration is Now Open!
This is international students ultimate guide to kicking off your Carleton journey with confidence! This free, online mini course is packed with everything you need to know about student life at Carleton and in Canada. This is your first step toward an amazing Carleton experience.
Fall 2025 International Student Orientation Day! Registration Opens July 15th, 2025.
Welcome Global Ravens! Start your journey at Carleton University with a full day of activities intended to prepare you for your academic, social, and cultural transition. Participate in workshops developed by campus experts, share a meal with us, meet new students, and discover campus resources at our Campus Services Fair.
Event Date: Friday, August 29, 2025 ———– Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM