All student resources

Online resources to make the workplace more inclusive and accessible through building awareness in employment gaps and universal design.

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

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

Quick links All academic support and study group resources

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

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

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

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

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

The Accessibility Institute brings together expertise to develop innovative ways to create a more inclusive society.

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

Specialized programming for students who identify as having a disability and for employers who want to hire more inclusively.

Individualized job search support and career advising for students and alumni who identify as having a disability.

Explore a listing of accessible library services

Parking Services manages parking on campus, including accessible parking spaces and issuing Carleton Accessibility Permits.

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

Assists students and new grads with disabilities in finding paid experiential learning opportunities that align with their academic and career goals.

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.

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

ASL courses offered to undergraduate students, as well as a Minor in American Sign Language program.

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

Explore a listing of assistive technology resources

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

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

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

Online collaborative learning space for instructors, TAs and students (course materials, online discussions, live web conferencing, and more.)

Explore services and resources that support more accessible experiences on campus

An online campus map that is interactive and provides guide on navigating the underground tunnels that link each building.

An online campus map that can be downloaded and printed.

An online map of Carleton’s underground pedestrian tunnels. View online or download the pdf version.

A national collaboration advancing accessibility through Research & Innovation, Education & Training, Policy, Employment, and Community Engagement.

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

Official mobile app for current students. View your class schedule, search support services, access grades and stay up-to-date with news and events.

Carleton’s hub connecting students with supports, resources, and tips to help navigate online learning and be successful in their courses.

Profiles of each building on campus, including accessibility guides.

An interdisciplinary team investigating the ways in which disability studies, technology and history interrelate, largely through virtual exhibits.

Carleton University (Official) Facebook site.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Employment resources and guides that promote inclusion and accessibility in the workplace.

Research lab that connects scholars and activists to reshape our approach and understanding of disability.

A Carleton Initiative aimed at addressing and retrofitting existing campus structures to improve overall access for all Carleton Community members.

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

How to get to Carleton University. Includes interactive map and directions by major highways, arrival by bus, train, and airplane.

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

Research lab that brings together disabled scholars, artists, designers, activists, and community members.

Explores historical, cultural, economic, physical, social aspects of disability. Examines the practicality of accessibility and theory of inclusion.

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

Policy that regulates the presence of authorized animals on campus.

Discover training opportunities for skill development and academic growth

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

Guidelines on safe destination sites in the case of emergency which can be accessed both on the Carleton website and through the mobile app.

Services and resources to support more accessible work experiences

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

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

Operations & maintenance; planning, design, & construction; and energy & sustainability services. Includes door openers, ramps, and more.

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

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

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

A multidisciplinary healthcare facility that provides medical and counselling services.

Employment programs and funding for employers looking to hire students with disabilities for full-time, part-time/seasonal, and co-op opportunities.

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

Documentation for accounts and passwords, email, phone, wireless and internet, campus computers, Carleton.ca websites and more.

Contact ITS for help with accounts, passwords, email, phone, wireless and internet, campus computers, Carleton.ca websites and more.

A student disability justice project about accessible washrooms across campus. One output is a map indicating gender and wheelchair accessibility.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Carleton has partnered with Places4Students.com – an Off-Campus Housing website, providing students with high quality rental property listing service.

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

An interactive campus map that shows all of the available Para Transpo bus stops on campus.

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

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

Explore a listing of plans and policies related to accessibility

Report outlining trends and best practices in employment preparation for post-secondary students with disabilities.

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

Explore research projects and initiatives related to accessibility

Graduate students explore interdisciplinary approaches for incorporating accessible, inclusive and human-centered design principles to their studies.

Health and Counselling Services for Carleton students living in residence.

Virtual Carleton residence building tours and information on the application process.

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

Focusses on smart technologies that monitor seniors’ health and well-being―to keep them as healthy, safe and independent as possible.

Learn about the policy on service animals in residence.

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

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

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

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

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

Technology services and resources to improve user experiences

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

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

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

The Accessibility Institute offers courses and formal training in various knowledge and skill areas related to accessibility and disabilities.

Carleton offers a limited number of upper year residences to students enrolled in full-time studies and returning after first year.

Quick links All wellness resources

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

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

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.