Welcome Graduate Students
The History Department is dedicated to providing you with the information and support you need to succeed in your studies here at Carleton.
The following pages will be your best resource for anything History-related at the graduate level:
Careers in History
The Canadian Historical Association has a career guide developed for Graduate History Students. You may also want to check out the Graduate and Postdoctoral Professional Development site.
History Graduate Students’ Association (HGSA)
The History Graduate Students’ Association has a vibrant and active presence in Carleton’s History Department. Entirely student run, the HGSA aims to create a strong sense of community among all history graduate students.
Underhill Graduate Colloquium
The Underhill Graduate Student Colloquium is one of the longest running history graduate conferences in Canada. For over twenty years, graduate students in the Department of History at Carleton University have organized an annual colloquium in which master’s and doctoral students from all disciplines are invited to present papers on any history-related topic. Hear what the students have to say about the 2022 edition.
News and Events
All our latest news and upcoming events can be found on our website. You can also keep abreast of new events and announcements by signing up for our weekly roundup email newsletter. Sign up online to be added to the distribution list.
Additional Help
Please contact the Graduate Administrator, Joan White, at grad_history@carleton.ca or the Graduate Supervisor at grad.history@carleton.ca