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Residence Fellows


Residence Fellows are student staff members trained to foster safe and inclusive environments. Each floor has one to two Residence Fellow(s).

If you are experiencing a situation that makes you feel uncomfortable or unsafe, your Residence Fellow is available to you. They will connect with a network of professional supports to help address the issue in a confidential manner.

Residence Reception Desk

The Residence Reception Desk is here to help! Find the desk in Teraanga Commons, call 613-520-5609 or email ResDesk@carleton.ca. Even if your question or concern isn’t related to living in residence, we’ll connect you to the appropriate department or person. Click here to submit your tabling requests for Teraanga Commons Lobby. 
Services
  • Key and Campus Card access 
  • Lockout assistance
  • Residence mail processing
  • Campus Card top ups
  • Cart sign out/item sign out for residence students
  • Transit information
  • Event information
  • Directions
  • General inquiries: campus and Ottawa
  • Lost and found
Hours

The Residence Reception Desk is usually open 24/7. Please note the following adjustments to our hours during the winter holiday closure:

  • Monday, December 23 – Closes at 4:30 pm
  • Tuesday, December 24 to Thursday, January 2 – CLOSED 
  • Friday, January 3 – Opens from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm 
  • Saturday, January 4 – Opens at 8:30 am, resume 24/7
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Teraanga Award for Black Students


On the recommendation of the Executive Director of Housing and Residence Life Services, this bursary is awarded annually to a Black (including, but not limited to: African, African-American, Afro-Brazilian, Afro-Canadian, Afro-Caribbean, undergraduate student at Carleton University who demonstrates financial need. 

Eligible students must be entering or continuing any program of study and residing in a Carleton University residence during 2024-25. The recipient showing a strong dedication to the residence community, will receive $1,000. This bursary was endowed in 2023 by the Department of Housing and Residence Life Services. An application is required. Send your complete application by September 30, 2024 to teraangaaward@carleton.ca. View the application form for full details [PDF, 352 KB]