Department contacts for Communication MA/PhD students:
– Graduate program supervisor: Prof. Rena Bivens
– Graduate program administrator: Laura Gareau
– Graduate TA mentor (2022-2023): Shanice Bernicky
Official handbook for Communication MA/PhD students (deadlines, degree requirements, thesis/comprehensive exam guidelines):
– Graduate Program Handbook
Thesis requirements for Carleton graduate students:
– Thesis guidelines
– Thesis checklist
– Defence process
Guidelines for applying for external grants
– Social Science and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) grants
↳ Carleton University SSHRC information page
↳ Instructions for PhD students
↳ Instructions for MA students
– Ontario Graduate Scholarship (OGS) grants
↳ Instructions for PhD and MA students
CGC Anonymous Feedback Form for Graduate Students:
Unions representing graduate students at Carleton:
– GSA (Graduate Students’ Association)
↳ Health/dental insurance plan
↳ Mike’s Place (Graduate student bar)
↳ Printing services
– CUPE 4600 (TA, RA, and contract instructor union)
↳ TA advance info
↳ TA work log
Other services at Carleton:
– Health and Counselling Services
– International Student Services Office (ISSO)
– Therapy dogs on campus
– U-Pass (OC Transpo and STO)