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All student support resources

Academic Advising Centre

Academic success support for undergrads & non-degree students. Offering advising for academic difficulty, understanding audits & program requirements.

Academic Resilience Fund

Students experiencing urgent financial need can apply for support through this fund to help them stay on track with their studies.

Accessibility and Development Mainstreaming: Disability in the post-2015 development agenda

United Nations publication that reviews the concept of accessibility and its role in achieving inclusive and sustainable development.

Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA)

Carleton resource for staff, faculty and students of Carleton University with regards to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities Policy

Carleton’s accessibility policy, applying to the entire University community (students, faculty and staff, contractors and visitors or guests).

Accessibility Fund

Dedicated to ensuring that events and services organized by CUSA are accessible to all students, with particular emphasis on those with disabilities. 

Accessibility Icon Toolkit

Accessibility indicators for event planning and communications to allow students to navigate events more effectively.

Accessible Canada Act (ACA)

Canada’s national accessibility legislation that aims to realize a barrier-free Canada by 2040.

Accommodation Appeal Process

Students may request a review of an instructor’s decision to deny a recommended accommodation. 

Adaptive Sport & Recreation

Carleton Athletics’ adaptive sports and recreation programs offer members of the Carleton Community the opportunity to stay active and engage in physical activity, regardless of their fitness background or abilities.

Alternate Format Services

For students, faculty, and staff with a print disability, including alternate formats for course, research, and library materials. 

AODA Multi-Year Accessibility Plan

The AODA Multi-Year Accessibility Plan describes how Carleton implements and monitors its obligations under the AODA (Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act).

Assistive Technology Resources

Information on Assistive Technology access, from the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

Attendant Services Program

Assistance for students with physical disabilities in residence (daily activities such as rising & retiring, toileting, personal hygiene, and dressing).

Bounce Back Ontario

A free skill-building program designed to help manage low mood, mild to moderate depression and anxiety, stress or worry.

Carleton Disability Awareness Centre (CDAC)

A peer support, advocacy, and community space for students who experience disability, chronic illness, neurodiversity, or inaccessibility.

Carleton University Mental Health and Wellness Website

Valuable tools and resources to understand, manage and improve mental health and well-being while at university.

Carleton University Student Emergency Response Team (CUSERT)

Volunteer campus emergency response team. On-call emergency medical response for campus 24/7, as well as first aid coverage at university events.

Centre for Indigenous Support and Community Engagement

Supports students, staff and faculty at Carleton by providing culturally safe spaces for dialogue and learning.

Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS)

Support centre offering program delivery and education support for all students (writing services, learning support, peer-assisted study sessions, etc). 

Classroom Accommodations

Accommodations may include audio recording lectures, sign language interpreting, note-taking, alternate format materials and captioned videos.

Coordinated Accessibility Strategy (CAS)

Coordinates the many accessibility services, programs, and initiatives at Carleton. Inspires a strong campus culture of accessibility and inclusion.

Department of French Support Services

The Department of French offers Support Services (Services de Soutien) that are available to all students in FREN classes, no matter what level.

Disability Awards

Search hundreds of scholarships available across Canada specifically for students with disabilities.

Domestic Animals on Campus Guidelines

Guideline that supplements the Domestic Animals on Campus Policy. Defines the accommodation process for individuals with service animals.

Domestic Animals on Campus Policy

Policy that regulates the presence of authorized animals on campus.

Elsie MacGill Learning Centre

Free peer tutoring, academic skills development, and study groups for students in ECOR and first-year math and science courses.

Empower Me

Confidential support available to undergraduate students in CUSA health plan. Issues include mental health, financial, LGBTQ+ services, and more.

Engineering Academic Support Office

Assists undergraduate engineering students with course selection, registration, and learning support from first-year through to graduation.

Enriched Support Program

Full-time program that provides structured support that helps with the transition to university-level studies. 

Financial Aid for Students with Disabilities

Financial aid options available to current students who are registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities.

From Intention to Action (FITA)

A mental health program that supports students with stress management and learning strategies and aims to improve academic performance.

Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC)

Centre that aims to create a safe(r) environment for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community on campus through education, advocacy and unwavering support.

Health and Counseling Services

About A multidisciplinary healthcare facility that provides medical and counselling services. Who it is for Students, Faculty, Staff How to access Health…

Human Rights Policies and Procedures

Carleton’s Human Rights Policies and Procedures, including academic and employment accommodations.

Kinàmàgawin Strategy

Report including 41 Carleton-specific Calls to Action to make the Carleton campus a safer space for Indigenous students, staff and faculty members.

Learning Spaces

Resources for exploring campus learning spaces. Search and view the technology and accessibility attributes available within each learning space.

MacOdrum Library Accessibility Services

Provides a range of services for students, faculty and staff with disabilities, including alternate format services and an adaptive technology centre.

Make the Cut

A transition and orientation program designed to assist high school students with disabilities explore university supports and services.

Math and Stats Learning Assistance Program (MS-LAP)

Supports first year math and statistics courses. Provides learning support and solutions to homework questions through assistance videos.

Math Tutorial Centre (MTC)

Study space for individuals or groups studying mathematics or statistics and those who wish to receive support from a teaching assistant.

Mawandoseg Centre

A safe(r) space for Indigenous students and point of contact for non-Indigenous students to connect and learn about Indigenous cultures and histories.

McIntyre Exam Centre (MEC)

Exam centre assisting students with disabilities and instructors to meet accommodation needs, including in-class tests and formally scheduled exams.

National Educational Association of Disabled Students (NEADS)

Charitable organization supporting full access to education and employment for post-secondary students and graduates with disabilities across Canada.

New Sun Joy Maclaren Adaptive Technology Centre (JMC)

Assistive technologies and accessible individual and group study rooms, for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre.

Ojigkwanong Indigenous Student Centre

A place where First Nation, Métis and Inuit students can study, socialize, and participate in academic and cultural programming. 

Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC)

The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) is Carleton’s designated department coordinating disability services for students on campus.

Paul Menton Centre Wellness Support

Short-term individualized wellness, emotional and psychological support for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre. 

Racialized & International Student Experience (RISE)

Lounge for students of all racial, ethnic, cultural, and international identities to gather, socialize, and relax. Includes programming and support. 

Residence Counselling and Wellness

Health and Counselling Services for Carleton students living in residence.

Science Student Success Centre

Centre that helps all undergraduate students in the Faculty of Science define and achieve their academic, career, and social goals.

Service Animals in Residence

Learn about the policy on service animals in residence.

Services for Students with Disabilities

List of accommodations, services and resources available to students registered with the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities (PMC).

Sprott Undergrad Student Services Office

Support for students in the Sprott School of Business, covering academic needs, career goals, program progression plans and strategies for success.

Student Activities Fund

Financial support for undergraduate students to attend educational conferences or other events.

Student Life Awards

Financial aid options that recognize students for their significant and impactful contributions to the Carleton community.

Support, Social and Study Groups

The Paul Menton Centre (PMC) offers a series of support, social and study groups open to all PMC-registered students.

Test and Exam Accommodation Services

Service that provides test and exam accommodations for students registered with the Paul Menton Centre. Supported through the McIntyre Exam Centre.

Therapy Dog Program

Carleton’s in-house Therapy Dog Program, designed to bring positive mental health and wellness supports to our community. 

Tours and Events

Listing of upcoming tours, open houses, virtual information sessions, and more!

Wellness Centre

Peer mentorship centre focusing on physical, mental and emotional health. Support services and programming, including workshops and events.

Wellness Services Navigator

The Wellness Services Navigator is designed to help navigate Carleton students to a curated list of mental health and wellness resources.

Women’s Centre

A safe(r) space for those who identify as women and anyone interested in gender-based issues. A quiet space that also provides products and resources.