Thursday, July 2, 2020

Welcome to Glengarry

My name is Megan Baker and I am so excited to be the Residence Manager for your new home away from home.  I cannot wait to meet you and welcome you to our community in September. I am excited to welcome you to our home, with my 19 Residence Fellows, who will live alongside you,... More

Thursday, August 15, 2019

Safety in Residence

As you’re starting to pack and prepare to move into your new home for the next eight months, you may be wondering what supports and resources are in place to help keep you safe and secure. If you find yourself having these thoughts, you’re in luck as this blog post is for you! We... More

Tuesday, August 13, 2019

The Rights and Responsibilities: The Residence Standards

Here in Residence we take a 360-degree approach to student conduct to ensure our students are fully supported to promote their own personal and academic successes. To support these successes, we operate with three pillars – self-awareness, community engagement and positive relationships, which all tie together to help us build welcoming and... More

Wednesday, July 31, 2019

Supporting Students in Residence

Hey incoming Ravens! We hope you are having a great summer and that you’re getting excited to move into Residence in just under a month! Since Move-In Day is quickly approaching, we wanted to share some information with you about an important part of the Residence community; your supports and resources! We have several... More

Monday, July 29, 2019

Important Dates & Deadlines: Don’t Miss Them!

In just over a month, we will welcome over 3600 students into their home-away-from-home for the next eight months! As we are busy anticipating your arrival, we thought now would be the perfect time to check in with the important dates and deadlines that are fast approaching to ensure you have the best transition... More

Friday, July 26, 2019

Welcome to Stormont, Dundas & Frontenac Houses!

Hi Everyone and Welcome to Carleton! My name is Ally Jewell and I am your Residence Manager for Stormont, Dundas and Frontenac Houses. I’m really looking forward to welcoming you all to your new communities! I wanted to put together this blog post to share some information with you before you arrive. Hopefully it... More

Wednesday, July 24, 2019

Welcome to Leeds and Prescott House!

Welcome to Leeds and Prescott House! Hello Future Ravens! My name is Kristen Mendonca and I am the Residence Manager for Prescott and Leeds House for the 2019-2020 academic year! I am excited and eager for you to arrive to your home here at Carleton. I am one of five Residence Managers we have... More

Monday, July 22, 2019

Welcome to Russell, Grenville, Lanark and Renfrew Houses!

Welcome to your new home-away-from-home in Russell, Grenville, Lanark and Renfrew Houses! Woo! You are about to embark on a year of exciting and new experiences. In residence, you will have countless opportunities to meet new friends, build community, and receive support through the challenges and successes of your first year at university. The... More

Wednesday, July 17, 2019

Welcome to Lennox & Addington!

Welcome to Carleton and to your new home in Lennox and Addington! My name is Britt Scowen and I’m the Residence Manager for Lennox and Addington House for the upcoming year. As a Residence Manager, my role is to help you feel welcome in the community and to ensure that you are supported throughout... More

Monday, July 15, 2019

The Caf Need-to-Knows

  Besides where you will be living, one of the most important things to consider when coming into Residence is where you will be eating. Our Residence dining hall, also known as The Caf, is located in Residence Commons, a central location for all 11 residence buildings. There are 3 meal plan options for... More

Wednesday, July 3, 2019

Welcome to Glengarry House!

Welcome to Glengarry House!  (And welcome to Carleton, congrats on your acceptance!) My name is Miriam Illman-White and I am so excited to be the Residence Manager for your new home away from home.  I cannot wait to meet you and welcome you to our community, in person.  Glengarry is a very unique building... More

Thursday, May 16, 2019

Roommates in Residence

Hello incoming Ravens! Welcome to the Carleton Residence Blog! If you’re thinking about starting university and moving into residence, you’ve probably started thinking about your future roommate! Getting to know your roommate will be a great experience, but it can also seem a little nerve-wracking at first. Don’t worry, you’re not alone in... More

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Carleton Residence 101

Welcome to Residence life at Carleton University! We are proud to be the “home away from home” for over 3600 students who hail from across the country and the globe to study here at Carleton University! Our 11 residence buildings provide students with standard necessities such as a safe, comfortable place to stay and good food to... More

Friday, August 17, 2018

The Residence Standards: Rights & Responsibilities

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Tuesday, August 14, 2018

Move-In Weekend

With move-in day only being 18 short days away you are likely starting to think about packing up your belongings and making plans regarding moving in.  If you're starting to wonder what you can expect when you move into Residence and how the process works, then this blog post is for you! Move-in weekend... More

Tuesday, August 7, 2018

Safety and Security in Residence

Are you wondering how you can keep your room safe and secure? Do you want to know what you can do if you run into an emergency on campus? Fortunately here at Carleton, we have a variety of resources that provide students with the safety and support to ensure they are as safe and... More

Thursday, July 26, 2018

Student Supports in Residence

    We have several kinds and levels of support that are a part of life here in Residence at Carleton University. To enhance student experience we create a place where students can learn and grow. In order to encourage a positive environment like described we have many supports available to our Residence students... More

Monday, July 23, 2018

Welcome to Stormont, Dundas, and Frontenac Houses!

Hey there! Welcome to Carleton! My name is Hary Shanmuganathan, and I am your current Residence Manager for Stormont, Dundas and Frontenac. However, soon you’ll have the wonderful Ally Jewell as your Residence Manager! We’re both very excited and happy to welcome you to the Stormont, Dundas and Frontenac community! We put together this... More

Friday, July 13, 2018

The Caf & Sustainability in Residence

As move-in approaches, you're probably wondering where and what you will be eating during your time in Residence. There are 3 meal plan options for students living on-campus; if you will be living in a traditional building you will automatically be placed on the All Access Meal Plan which is included in your Residence... More

Wednesday, May 9, 2018

Welcome to Residence!

Welcome to Residence life at Carleton University! We are proud to be the “home away from home” for over 3600 students who hail from across the country and the globe to study here at Carleton University! Our 11 residence buildings provide students with basic necessities such as a safe, comfortable place to stay and... More

Thursday, December 14, 2017

A Day in the Life of a Residence Fellow

You’ve probably been seeing posters around campus featuring current Residence Fellows. If you’ve looked closely, you’ll also have realized that behind the smiling faces, there is important information on how and where to apply for the position. As a Residence Fellow, I usually get asked the same few questions: Is being an RF manageable... More

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

My Residence Experience: Brier Cook (RF)

My Residence Experience   My nerves were at an all-time high as I walked towards my Residence building on move-in day of my first year. As a self-proclaimed introvert coming from a smaller city in Northern Ontario, I was completely overwhelmed by the chaos that surrounded me. My terrified eighteen-year-old self was already mentally... More

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