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 our online orientation for Graduate Studies in early January. More information coming soon!

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.

Graduate Students’ Association Welcome Weeks

The Graduate Students’ Association will be holding events for new graduate students in January. The GSA Carleton, aka Graduate Students’ Association, offers services, advocacy, and community for over 3,900 graduate students at Carleton University.

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 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. The GO-ISSO offers immigration advising, facilitates the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and offers a variety of transition supports.

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.