Senate
Senate is the university’s most senior academic body. Representing the Carleton community, Senate is comprised of over 80 members including faculty, students, alumni, senior administration and representatives from the Board of Governors.
Senate makes decisions of significant importance to students and faculty including awarding degrees and scholarships, approving new programs and revised curriculum, and establishing academic regulations.
Meeting Schedule & Materials
Schedule & materials for open sessions.
Inside Senate
High-level meeting summaries posted just days after Senate.
Academic Governance
Membership, Carleton University Act, Rules of Order, Constitutions, and more!
Open Calls for Nominations
Run for a position on Senate or one of its Standing Committees.
News
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Inside Senate: October 23, 2026
Fall Graduation Approvals Senate approved the fall graduation of 460 undergraduate students and 651 graduate students, for a total of 1,111 students. Senate also approved…
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Call for Nominations – CUSA Awards Committee
The Senate Office is seeking nominations for one full-time faculty member to sit on the CUSA Awards Committee. The CUSA Awards Committee is responsible for…
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Inside Senate: September 2026
Senate Welcomes New Members Senate ratified the appointments of seven Senators beginning new terms: Cyclical Program Review Approved Senate approved the Final Assessment Report and…
