Graduate

Important Resources:

• Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering’s section – Current Graduate Calendar
• Current Grad Calendar
• Academic Deadlines
• Financial Deadlines

Thesis Information

• The candidate and supervisor should notify our office of the defence 2 weeks before the examination copy of the thesis is due.
• The candidate must upload their thesis examination copy to Carleton Central a minimum of 3 weeks prior to the defence.

• The candidate and supervisor should notify our office of the defence 2 weeks before the examination copy of the thesis is due.
• The candidate must upload their thesis examination copy to Carleton Central a minimum of 5 weeks prior to the defence.

• Thesis Requirements
• Thesis Formatting Guidelines
• Thesis Checklist
• Thesis Deposit Instructions
• Thesis Examination Policy
• Final Thesis Deposit Deadline (Summer 2025)

Course Registration

Students who have valid reasons for changing status from full-time to part-time prior to registration for a term may apply for permission by:

• Writing to Graduate Studies stating the reason(s) for seeking exemption from the full-time registration requirements stated in 7.9.
• By completing a Change of Registration Status Form, accompanied by a statement from the Associate Chair, Graduate  – and the thesis supervisor, if applicable  – in support of their request.
• It is understood that such a status change will be granted only in exceptional cases (e.g., for medical reasons.)  Exemptions are normally granted for a term.
• CUPE 4600 Unit 1– Collective Agreement

Effective Fall 2014, Masters students will only be allowed to take one (1) undergraduate course towards their degree.

You will need to request a prerequisite waiver from the Engineering Academic Support office (EngAcadSupport@carleton.ca).

Please note, you will also need to receive approval from the Associate Chair to have the course count towards your program requirements.

Graduate courses offered by departments in other disciplines may be taken for credit with pre-approval by the Department (through the Graduate Administrator).

Student Travel Bursary

Graduate Students wishing to apply for a Graduate Travel Bursary need to fill out an application via Carleton Central as well as give a seminar presentation.

Graduate Professional Development

As a graduate student at Carleton, you have access to a variety of professional development resources. These include skill workshops, one-on-one career and writing consultations, career-oriented events, and even structured programs. Challenge yourself by acquiring new skills that can help you boost your employability. To learn more, visit the Graduate Professional Development website at carleton.ca/gradpd.