Student Services

Student Services

Our Carleton community is unlike any other. We are caring, diverse and united in our vision of creating safe and inclusive spaces for everyone in our community. It’s easy to see why we consistently rank within the top Canadian universities for comprehensive student satisfaction through our unparalleled package of academic and curricular initiatives that will shape your best university experience.

Student Experience Office

The Student Experience Office (SEO) offers services and programs that allow students to get involved at Carleton! Let them help you adjust to your new life here. The office oversees a wide variety of programs, such as:

  • Summer and Fall Orientation sessions;
  • First Year Connections peer mentorship;
  • community service-learning initiatives, including Alternative Spring Break;
  • leadership development programs; and
  • student engagement programs, including the Campus Activity Board, Pride Festival and Spirit Day.

Centre for Student Academic Support

The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is here to support your academic success by offering a wide range of services. CSAS oversees a wide variety of programs, such as:

  • Peer Assisted Study Sessions (PASS);
  • Learning and Writing Support Workshops;
  • Learning Support Sessions; and
  • Writing Services.

Academic Advising Centre

The Academic Advising Centre offers a wide range of services to help you navigate your academic career at Carleton. You can meet with the Academic Advising Centre to to get advice on your program, understand academic rules and regulations, and make sure you have everything you need to graduate.

International Student Services Office

The International Student Services Office (ISSO) offers services and programs that contribute to positive international experiences for all Carleton students. The ISSO is dedicated to helping international and exchange students adjust to life in Canada and to helping them get the most out of their student experience.

Registrar’s Office

The Registrar’s Office manages the academic activities and records of all students and helps with transcript requests, course registration, academic records and ensuring students are on the path to graduation.

Supportive facilities and services

Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities

The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) offer a wide range of services including academic accommodations, attendant services, alternate formats, adaptive technology, note-taking, sign language interpretation, learning support and services specific to students’ education-related disability needs.

Health and Wellness Services

Carleton’s multidisciplinary on-campus Health and Counselling Services facility provides medical, mental health and counselling services, in addition to wellness resources, health promotion and care and support for Carleton students.

Future Learning Lab

Carleton’s Future Learning Lab on the 4th floor of the MacOdrum Library brings educators and students together to share and collaborate on innovative teaching and learning activities.

Carleton therapy dog and handler at a picnic table in the Academic Quad.

Carleton Therapy Dog Program

Carleton’s 17 Therapy Dogs are handled by Carleton staff and faculty members to create welcoming and supportive environments that can provide low intensity, yet effective coping strategies for mental health and wellness.