The St. Patrick’s Building once housed St. Patrick’s College, a small liberal arts school which was part of Carleton University from 1967-79. The building is now home to the Institute of Comparative Studies in Literature, Art and Culture (ICSLAC), School for Linguistics and Language Studies, the School for Studies in Art and Culture, and the Carleton University Art Gallery.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
6 accessible visitor parking spaces in P6. 6 accessible visitor parking spaces in P18. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible main entrance leads to level 2. Located on East side, facing residence pedestrian pathway (near Stormont/Dundas).
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrance with door opener leads to level 1 lobby.
Elevators
1 elevator serves all levels. It features tactile and braille buttons and an audible announcement system (voice and beeps).
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on level 1 (door openers). Partially-accessible* universal washroom on level 2 (*no door opener). Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on levels 3 and 4, but no door openers.
Telephones
Pay phones are located behind heavy doors at stairwell on first level. Not accessible to wheelchair or hearing impaired users.
Classrooms
Generally accessible.
Study Areas
Study spaces are available on levels 1, 3, and 4.
Food/Beverages
There are no food outlets available in St. Patrick’s building. The nearest food services are available in Residence Commons.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
Modifications are needed for Rooms 303 (print lab), 304 (darkroom), and 327 (Radio News) to accommodate students in wheelchairs when the need arises.
Remarks/Hints
To get from the first level to the second level of the Resource Centre, use elevator outside the Centre. The second level is a mezzanine structure with stair access only inside the Centre.