Students can select gender-neutral housing by requesting to share a gender-inclusive pod/room/suite on their Residence Application or Roommate Matching Questions. If this option is selected, gender is not considered a factor in the roommate selection process. This does mean that if you select this option, you may end up sharing a room with a student whose gender identity is different from yours.

We believe that providing an inclusive and welcoming space for our 2SLGBTQ+ members is important, and we are committed to creating an environment that is free from discrimination, harassment, and intolerance. Located on the ground floor of Prescott House, the Carleton University Residence Gym offers specific times exclusive to the 2SLGBTQ+ community:

• Mondays: 8:30pm-10:00pm
• Wednesdays: 4:30pm-6:00pm
• Sundays: 2:30pm-4:00pm

There are a number of gender-neutral washrooms available within residence.

• Teraanga Commons: 1st floor near Conference Services
• Glengarry House: each floor contains a gender-neutral communal washroom, and floors 3-10 also have a private gender-neutral washroom behind the elevator lobby.
• Leeds House: 1^st floor lobby (room 119)
• Renfrew House: 1st floor across from the Residence Counselling office (room 142)
• Russell House: 1st floor across from the Russell Triple Lounge (room 160).

To find gender-neutral washrooms across campus, click here.

Residence Counselling and Wellness, located in 131 Renfrew House (on the main floor, close to the rear entrance), is a satellite office of Counselling Services and is open exclusively to Carleton students living in residence. Our counsellors offer short-term, trauma-informed counselling for students struggling with a wide variety of concerns and mental illnesses.

For more information about Residence Counselling, click here. 

The primary objective of this Affinity group is to foster a sense of belonging and cultural pride among Black and students of colour in residence. We recognize that students from these backgrounds may face unique experiences and barriers, and we strive to provide a supportive network where individuals can share their stories, celebrate their heritage, and build a sense of community.

This Affinity group helps to foster a sense of belonging and cultural pride among Racialized Students and Students of Colour in residence. We recognize that students from these backgrounds may face unique experiences and barriers, and we strive to provide a supportive network where individuals can share their stories, celebrate their heritage, and build a sense of community.

The Indigenous Students Affinity Group is a community that offers a supportive and culturally enriched space for Indigenous students living on campus. Our group aims to create a sense of belonging, foster cultural pride, and provide a supportive network for Indigenous students as they navigate their academic and personal journeys. We recognize the unique challenges faced by Indigenous students in a university setting and strive to provide a safe and empowering space to address these challenges.

This group is a place for students who identify as having visible or invisible disabilities, chronic mental or physical health conditions, and their allies.  The group gathers to address and discuss issues that impact the group, such as discrimination, misconceptions, mental health, navigating university interactions, and other relevant topics.  The group aims to provide a safe and communal space for students to engage and connect.

The primary objective of our 2SLGBTQ+ Affinity Group is to create a strong sense of community among 2SLGBTQ+ students on campus. We recognize that university life can be challenging and that students may face unique experiences and struggles related to their sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Therefore, we strive to establish a support network where individuals can share their stories, concerns, and triumphs, ultimately promoting a sense of belonging and understanding. These gatherings provide opportunities for students to meet new friends, network, and share knowledge about 2SLGBTQ+ issues.

We understand that studying in a foreign country can be both exciting and overwhelming, so we strive to provide a supportive network where students can find comfort, make new friends, and build a sense of community. The International Students Affinity Group is a vibrant and supportive community that caters specifically to the needs and experiences of international students living on campus. Our group aims to create a welcoming and inclusive environment where international students can connect, share their cultural backgrounds, and navigate the challenges of living away from home.

Whether you are an Upper-Year student or doing a Master’s degree, a PhD, or even a second bachelor’s degree, you have an opportunity to build a community outside of your floors. This group is a place for mature students to come together and create new relationships. We strive to provide a supportive network where students can find comfort, make new friends, and build a sense of community.

All Black residence students can gain access to the Hub using their campus card. Simply visit the Residence Reception Desk, or fill out this quick form, and we’ll activate your access within 2-3 business days.

The Black Student Hub is also available for bookings by campus groups focused on empowering and celebrating the Black community. If you’d like to discuss reserving the space for an event, please reach out to our EDI Officer at kristen.mendonca3@carleton.ca.

For any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to residence@carleton.ca.

All Indigenous students can gain access to the room using their campus card. Simply, visit the Residence Reception Desk, or fill out this quick form, and we’ll activate your access within 2-3 business days.

Please Note: If you self-identified as Indigenous on your application, access has been placed on your Campus Card automatically.

For any further inquiries, feel free to reach out to residence@carleton.ca.

Equity and Inclusive Communities (EIC) is another support available to students. Their mandate includes:

• advocating for human rights;
• delivering education and enhance awareness on human rights issues; to provide information and training on human rights issues; to promote a barrier-free campus;
• intervening to prevent discrimination and harassment and foster equality regardless of ethnicity, culture, gender, race, sexual orientation or (dis)ability;
• providing training and education regarding sexual harassment and sexual assault;
• providing information, support and referrals to individuals who have experienced a sexual assault;
• promoting Indigenous outreach, retention and culture;
• providing accommodation advice related to religion, disability, family status and pregnancy; to promote education and employment equity.

For more information on EIC, visit their website or their office at 3800 CTTC Building.

Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) offers a variety of services to foster equity, diversity and inclusion on campus, including: 

• Carleton Disability AWarenss Centre (CDAC)
• Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC)
• Mawandoseg Centre
• Racialized and International Student Experience (RISE)
• Wellness Centre
• Women’s Centre 

For more information about these services, please click here.

In partnership with Health and Counselling Services, the 2SLGBTQ+ Mentorship program provides individual peer support for students in the 2SLGBTQ+ community at Carleton by pairing them with an upper-year mentor. Peer Mentors are also members of the 2SLGBTQ+ community and can use their past experiences to help guide and support students in the program. Learn more.

The Gender and Sexuality Resource Centre (GSRC) is a safe(r) space for Carleton students wishing to connect with the queer and trans community. The centre is run by Carleton University’s Student Association (CUSA). Click here to learn more.

The Women’s Learning, Advocacy, and Support Centre aims to be a warm and welcoming space dedicated to providing support, education, and resources for individuals who identify as women, as well as anyone interested in gender-based issues. The Women’s Centre provides essential resources including internal/external condoms, pregnancy tests, menstrual products, and resources on gender-related matters. Learn more here.

Carleton University Engiqueers (CUE) is Carleton University’s society for LGBTQ+ engineering students. CUE wishes to act as a safe space for members of the LGBTQ+ community and allies, primarily in the Carleton Engineering community as well as to network, socialize and support one another. Learn more here.

The Carleton Trans Advocacy Group (CTAG) is a volunteer-run advocacy group formed to address the needs of trans and nonbinary students, faculty, and staff at Carleton University. Learn more here.

The Carleton Fitness Centre also offers a space for members of the trans community and allies to work out with physical and psychological safely. The Trans & Allies fitness hours are run out of the Personal Training Studio. Click here for hours and more information.