Parking Services has updated the student parking permit process for the 2026-2027 academic year. Student parking permits are prioritized for specific groups, including students with U-Pass waivers, accommodation considerations, students living in Residence, those with on-campus jobs and student athletes.   Parking Services has automated the permit process for students whose U-Pass opt-out request has […]

The first year of university brings exciting opportunities – and real challenges. Many students arrive on campus unsure of what’s expected or how to manage the increased independence, academic workload and social change. To help ease that transition, Carleton offers Academic Prep: How to Be a University Student, a non-credit, one-week summer course designed to […]

Your journey into Brightspace will look a bit different starting Mon. June 29, 2026. Don’t worry, courses haven’t moved, but there may be a new dual login screen requiring one extra click to get to your dashboard. Log in to your Carleton360 account and launch Brightspace from the homepage. If the dual login screen appears, […]

Update #4: Wed. Aug. 12, 2026 The City of Ottawa has postponed the temporarily closure of the Rideau River Pedestrian Bridge, originally scheduled for Mon. Aug. 10 through Mon. Aug. 17, 2026. The closure will proceed at a later date, still to be confirmed. Details will be shared when they become available. Facilities Management and […]

Are you planning on registering for a French course this fall? All students interested in taking French courses at Carleton University are required to take an online French Language Placement Test before they register for the first time. The test is available online and can be taken at any time. However, students are advised to […]

The applications for the First-Year Connections (FYC) Peer Mentor Program for fall 2026 are now open! This is a great opportunity for upper-year students to support incoming first-year students as they transition to Carleton, while also building valuable leadership and mentorship skills in a paid role. As an FYC Peer Mentor, you will be paired […]

Is this job a scam? Is it too good to be true? Familiarize yourself with these nine warning signs and ways to protect yourself from fraudulent practices when job hunting. You’re contacted with a non-business email address. Many scams start with an email that looks legitimate, then move you to a personal or encrypted platform […]

I-Start Orientation is a free, online mini-course designed for new international students studying at Carleton University. Through this course, you will learn the information needed to help you transition to student life at Carleton and in Canada. This orientation has been designed to meet the needs of all international students, including undergraduate, graduate and study […]

Are you part of a student group, faculty or campus service looking to connect with incoming students? The Student Experience Office (SEO) is inviting recognized student groups, faculties, student service centres and campus partners to get involved in Fall Orientation 2026 through the Partner Engagement Program by submitting their programming ideas for consideration during this […]

Are you ready to make a difference? The Global Opportunities and International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO) is looking for dedicated student volunteers to help welcome and support global Ravens at Carleton University! If you love connecting with people, supporting fellow students and getting involved on campus, learn more about this opportunity and apply on the […]