Compulsory Fees

Academic Support Peer Tutoring: Programs and initiatives geared towards supporting academic challenges and development.

Accessibility Building Fund: The Accessibility Fund Committee is a capital fund that works to ensure that events and services are accessible to all students. All clubs, societies, services, facilities, and members of the student association are able to apply for support from the Accessibility Building Fund.

Athletics: The Department of Recreation and Athletics is dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of sport, fitness and recreational opportunities for our students and the Carleton University community.

Bursary Fund: Contributions towards bursaries, managed by Awards and Financial Aid.

Business Students Society: Represents all undergraduate students at the Sprott School of Business, run entirely by business students, for business students. We fund, organize and run professional and academic events in an effort to facilitate an environment in which students are engaged in the university community, fostering belonging and a more comprehensive learning experience through social, academic and professional venues.

Can Fed of Students (Can & ON): The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is the largest student organization in Canada representing students nationwide. The stated goal of the Federation is to represent the collective voice of Canadian students and work for high quality, accessible post-secondary education.

Career Development: Career Services are available through Carleton Central under “My Career” and allows you to search for job opportunities, book career advising appointments, register for employer recruitment and information sessions, and create an online resume and portfolio for employers to access.

Carleton Academic Student Government (CASG): is collected by the University on behalf of CUSA. This fee is used to support the CASG. The objective of the CASG is to function as an intermediary between students, faculty and administration, allowing students to influence the University’s administration and governance. For more information, visit www.casg.ca.

Carleton Legal Project: Free legal clinics for Carleton students, provided by U of Ottawa law students.

Charlatan: Collected by the University on behalf of CUSA and GSA. This fee is used to support the university newspaper. For more information, visit www.charlatan.ca.

CIDSA Computer: The computer fee applies to full time students in the School of Industrial Design. This fee covers computer resources, such as software licenses and is assessed at the beginning of the academic year as part of fall term fees.

CIDSA Industrial Design: The Carleton Industrial Design Student Association (CIDSA) is a student run social network and education tool for industrial design undergraduate and graduate students that creates a fellowship among the industrial design community. CIDSA organizes many social and academic events, including; workshops, guest lecturers, a design conference, contests, social activities, sports events, and an annual year-end dinner. CIDSA also organizes discount cards for local Ottawa design and art supply stores.

CKCU FM 93.1: Campus and community radio station. Student programming, FM & online radio, training, podcasts, studios, summer jobs, industry skills, 24/7 on-air, music, multicultural, current affairs, on-campus, interviews, CCR and more. Your campus voice since 1975.

Clubs & Societies: Supports the over 250 clubs and societies on campus. There is a club or society in almost every interest.

Commerce Society: Applies to students in the Bachelor of Commerce and Bachelor of International Business programs.

CSAAS Computer: The computer fee applies to full time students in the School of Architecture. This fee is for software in the computer labs and is assessed at the beginning of the academic year as part of fall term fees.

*Carleton Undergraduate Students’ Engineering Fund (CUESEF): A student donation applied to engineering students and set up as an endowment fund to provide capital purchases for projects including student groups and fourth year projects. The donation is a taxable credit and will be reported on the tuition tax receipt each year. Cancellations and refunds for students who do not wish to support the Fund can be made by application through the Office of the Dean of Engineering following each registration period. https://carleton.ca/cuesef/

Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team (CUSERT): CUSERT is a volunteer and student-operated campus response team, operating under the Department of University Safety that provides first aid coverage at university sponsored events, and on-call service twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

CSAAS Architecture Society: Carleton School of Architecture Association of Students (CSAAS) has been serving the students of Carleton Architecture for a decade. Our goal is and has always been to help students enrolled in the architecture program to complete their studies with some serenity. CSAAS provides various social events and academic workshops throughout the year for students to relax amid the chaos that studio life brings to all of our lives. Services provided annually include, the upper year mentor program for first year students (buddy program), The AASA store, design luncheons, co-op information panels, CoffeeHause, SPIRIT week and Random Acts of Food Kindness (RAFK).

Debating Society: Since 1999, Carleton University Debate and Speech (CUDS) has been one of Canada’s most accessible and competitive debate clubs, routinely beating Ivy League schools. At CUDS, all Carleton students can develop key analytical and communication skills.

Engineering Society: Applies to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Engineering program.

Engineers Without Borders: Applies to undergraduate students in the Bachelor of Engineering program. For more information, visit my.ewb.ca/Carleton.

Foot Patrol: Foot Patrol is a student operated and volunteer based service centre. They provide safe walks, the Walk and Talk service, event teams and safety support through the Guardian Program, and the Borrow a First Aid Kit service.

Garden Spot: The Carleton Food Collective is a kitchen rooted in anti-oppression principles that brings weekly servings of healthy, free food to students. At our kitchen we run a garden, workshops and socials.

Health and Counselling: Health and Counselling Services is your health and wellness centre on campus. It does much more than treat illnesses; it also provides counselling, a resource centre and a student peer program.

Health & Mental Wellness: Proactive and preventative programs to address mental health and wellness, including a variety of initiatives and projects, most notably the Empower Me program that allows students to quickly access wellness support counselling and professionals.

Interval House: Interval House of Ottawa empowers all persons who identify as women and their dependents. In partnership with the community, we provide safe shelter and support, intervention and prevention services, and advocacy to break the cycle of violence.

*Accident/Drug/Dental Insurance (CUSA): Comprehensive plan for undergraduates, managed by CUSA, that provides a variety of coverage for prescription drugs, dental services, vision care, paramedical practitioners, and out of country travel coverage. This fee is automatically applied to all undergraduate and special students whose Fall term fees are assessed at the full time rate. If you wish to opt-in or opt-out of the plan, students can apply through CUSA. There are strict deadlines for opting-in/out, so please ensure you opt-in/out by the required date.

Millennium Village: Millennium Promise is the leading international nonprofit organization solely committed to accelerating the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals and the eradication of extreme poverty, hunger, and preventable disease.

Ombudsperson: Ombuds Services is an independent office at Carleton financed by the University, CUSA (Carleton University Students Association) and GSA (Graduate Students Association). The Ombuds office helps hundreds of students every year to find the best solution to their academic problems or other issues.

Omnibus: For transcripts, certifications of enrollment, internal degree transfers, duplicate tax receipts, convocation costs and gown rental.

OPIRG: OPIRG Carleton is your center for research, education and action for justice! Since 1980, we have been a student-led non-profit based at Carleton that serves as a non-hierarchical and consensus based space for students to organize.

RRRA: For students living in on-campus residence only. The Rideau River Residence Association is your student union while in Residence, by providing volunteer opportunities, running events such as FROSH and Residence Formal, and offering job opportunities to ensure your time in residence is both memorable and enjoyable.

Science Student Society: Charged to students in science programs to help strengthen the science community through increased services, events and scholarships.

Sexual Violence Prevention: CUSA Programs, promotions, and initiatives focused on preventing sexual violence.

Sock ‘n’ Buskin: Founded in 1943, Sock ‘n’ Buskin is Carleton University’s oldest running club. Our goal is to create a fun, inclusive, and supportive community at Carleton University for those that love theatre in any way, shape or form.

Sprott Career Levy: Charged to support business-specific career services for all Sprott undergraduate and graduate business students.

Student Life & Success Programs: Supports student life (events, concerts, career speakers) and programs to develop your interpersonal skills. Supports 11 student centres on campus ranging from Disability to International Students to Hatch (student entrepreneurial). For more information, visit their website.

Student Opportunities & Spaces: Supports creation of student jobs and makes businesses viable, as well as keeping prices competitive for food, beverages and products in student-owned ventures such as Roosters, Olivers, The Wing and Haven Books and Cafe. For more information, visit their website.

University Centre: Collected by the University on the behalf of CUSA and GSA. It is used to manage the physical space in the University Centre, which is the hub of student activity, services and events.

*UPass: The Universal Transit Pass (U-PASS) is a discounted fare offered through Carleton University’s partnership with OC Transpo. Students are entitled to unlimited travel on OC Transpo and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) in Gatineau. The pass is a mandatory cost for all eligible students. The fall/winter U-Pass is effective from Sept 1 – April 30 and the summer U-Pass is effective May 1 – August 31. For more information about UPass eligibility and to see if you are able to opt-out, visit their website.

World Food Programme: The World Food Programme is the food-assistance branch of the United Nations and the world’s largest humanitarian organization addressing hunger and promoting food.

WUSC: The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is an international development NGO that operates a one of a kind Student Refugee Program that allows refugee youth to resettle permanently in Canada and pursue their education in a safe environment. Present at Carleton University since 1978, Carleton welcomes 2 new students every year.

Academic Support: Academic support includes services such as peer tutoring or improving writing skills for graduate students offered by GSA. Examples: Writing retreats, writing workshops, Powerpoint karaoke. How to survive grad school.

Accessibility Building Fund: The Accessibility Fund Committee is a capital fund that works to ensure that events and services are accessible to all students. All clubs, societies, services, facilities, and members of the student association are able to apply for support from the Accessibility Building Fund.

Athletics: The Department of Recreation and Athletics is dedicated to providing a broad spectrum of sport, fitness and recreational opportunities for our students and the Carleton University community.

Can Fed of Students (Can & ON): The Canadian Federation of Students (CFS) is the largest student organization in Canada representing students nationwide. The stated goal of the Federation is to represent the collective voice of Canadian students and work for high quality, accessible post-secondary education.

Capital Development Fund: is used for capital equipment and improvements to existed leased equipment. This also covers major renovations and large capital purchases. This is primarily for service equipment that provides services to students, such as the printer or other such large capital expenses, and for major renovations such as for the Graduate Student Lounge. For more information, email GSA at gsa@gsacarleton.ca.

Career Development: Career Services are available through Carleton Central under “My Career” and allows you to search for job opportunities, book career advising appointments, register for employer recruitment and information sessions, and create an online resume and portfolio for employers to access.

Career Services: Supports career-related services made available to graduate students by the GSA. Examples: Resume, CV and cover letter workshops, professional development and associated services, career advisement consultations, and job referrals.

Charlatan: Collected by the University on behalf of CUSA and GSA. This fee is used to support the university newspaper. For more information, visit www.charlatan.ca.

CKCU FM 93.1: Campus and community radio station. Student programming, FM & online radio, training, podcasts, studios, summer jobs, industry skills, 24/7 on-air, music, multicultural, current affairs, on-campus, interviews, CCR and more. Your campus voice since 1975.

Foot Patrol: Foot Patrol is a student operated and volunteer based service centre. They provide safe walks, the Walk and Talk service, event teams and safety support through the Guardian Program, and the Borrow a First Aid Kit service.

Garden Spot: The Carleton Food Collective is a kitchen rooted in anti-oppression principles that brings weekly servings of healthy, free food to students. At our kitchen we run a garden, workshops and socials.

Grants, Scholarships & Awards: Disbursement of Graduate Students’ Association grants, awards and scholarships to graduate students in need. The GSA offers thousands of dollars in grants and awards such as the Travel Grant, Health Leave Grant, Emergency Grant, Student Organization Grant, Family Leave grant and more! Without this fee, there will be significantly less money to provide to students for grants, scholarships and awards.

GRC: For students living in on-campus residence only. This fee supports the Graduate Residence Caucus, a body that exists to provide support to graduate students in residence. The GRC consists of elected residence students who serve in various executive positions. The GRC is governed by a Terms of Reference. For more information, email GSA at gsa@gsacarleton.ca.

Health and Counselling: Health and Counselling Services is your health and wellness centre on campus. It does much more than treat illnesses; it also provides counselling, a resource centre and a student peer program.

Health & Wellness Programming: On-campus access to resources for mental health, basic care and essential life skills development offered by the GSA. Examples: Graduate Peer Support program, Mental Health workshops, combating the stigma of mental health programming and developing innovative support services for students.

Ombudsperson: Ombuds Services is an independent office at Carleton financed by the University, CUSA (Carleton University Students Association) and GSA (Graduate Students Association). The Ombuds office helps hundreds of students every year to find the best solution to their academic problems or other issues.

Omnibus: For transcripts, certifications of enrollment, internal degree transfers, duplicate tax receipts, convocation costs and gown rental.

OPIRG: OPIRG Carleton is your center for research, education and action for justice! Since 1980, we have been a student-led non-profit based at Carleton that serves as a non-hierarchical and consensus based space for students to organize.

*Accident/Drug/Dental Insurance (GSA): Comprehensive plan for graduate students, managed by GSA, that provides a variety of coverage for prescription drugs, dental services, vision care, paramedical practitioners, and out of country travel coverage. This fee is automatically applied to all graduate students whose Fall term fees are assessed at the full time rate. If you wish to opt-in or opt-out of the plan, students can apply through GSA. There are strict deadlines for opting-in/out, so please ensure you opt-in/out by the required date.

School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA): The SPPA fee is charged to all students enrolled in a program at the School of Public Policy and Administration (SPPA) to support the SPPA society’s goal of expanding targeted programing for all SPPA programs. For more information, visit their website.

Sexual Assault Centre Fund fee: The Centre helps educate the GSA’s membership and Carleton students at large about issues surrounding sexual assault through advocacy and outreach work. This fund helps students engage in outreach to students and in public education efforts that concern broader sexual violence issues, consent, sexual health, and equity campaigns.

Social Work Association: Charged to all graduate students in the Masters or PhD programs in Social Work.

Sprott Career Levy: Charged to support business-specific career services for all Sprott undergraduate and graduate business students.

Sprott MAcc Society: The MAcc Society is a student group that enhances the MAcc student experience by facilitating social, networking and other non-academic events. Examples include a pre-midterm stress relief activity night, as well as an end of year formal. The MAcc Society participates in weekly meetings to plan events and ensure students are extremely satisfied overall with the MAcc program.

Sprott MBA Society: Charged to all Master of Business Administration students.

Student Engagement & Advocacy: The Graduate Students’ Association offers services, advocacy, and community for over 3,900 graduate students at Carleton University. They work to ensure graduate student representation throughout the university, and advocate at the municipal, provincial and federal levels on issues including affordable education, accessible public transit, research funding, academic freedom, and ending rape culture. This fee ensures that students have adequate representation when fighting these issues. For more information on campaigns, visit their website.

Support Centres: There are eleven CUSA service centres that offer a variety of programming and resources for students. Each service centre is responsible for meeting the needs of our diverse student population and enriching student life in meaningful and inventive ways.

The Leveller: The Leveller is a publication covering news, current events, and culture at Carleton University, the Ottawa/Gatineau region and, and, to a lesser extent, the wider world. It was initiated at Carleton University in 2008-2009 and publishes monthly during the Fall and Winter semesters. The Leveller sides with people over private property, and is democratic, meaning it favours open discussion over silencing and secrecy. Carleton students are encouraged to get involved, gain valuable experience, and learn important practical skills by being active with a campus and community newspaper.

University Centre: Collected by the University on the behalf of CUSA and GSA. It is used to manage the physical space in the University Centre, which is the hub of student activity, services and events.

*UPass: The Universal Transit Pass (U-PASS) is a discounted fare offered through Carleton University’s partnership with OC Transpo. Students are entitled to unlimited travel on OC Transpo and the Société de transport de l’Outaouais (STO) in Gatineau. The pass is a mandatory cost for all eligible students. The fall/winter U-Pass is effective from Sept 1 – April 30 and the summer U-Pass is effective May 1 – August 31. For more information about UPass eligibility and to see if you are able to opt-out, visit their

WUSC: The World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is an international development NGO that operates a one of a kind Student Refugee Program that allows refugee youth to resettle permanently in Canada and pursue their education in a safe environment. Present at Carleton University since 1978, Carleton welcomes 2 new students every year.