Are you coming to study at Carleton, but living off campus? Are you searching for suitable housing, but you’re not sure where to start? Do you live off campus and want to know how you can get involved and connected at the University? If you answered yes to any of those questions, everything on this page is for you.
Living off campus doesn’t mean that you can’t stay active and engaged at the University. Carleton students living both on and off campus have a wide variety of opportunities, activities and services that are available to them here at the University, and many of them are offered at no cost. Explore this page to see out how you can become involved, stay busy and stay connected to the Carleton campus every day.
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Although many of Carleton’s students live in the University’s 10 residence buildings, the majority of students live off campus in apartments or houses in the Ottawa area. Here you will find resources and tips for assisting you in finding safe accommodations and living responsibly.
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The new CU @ Night program provides both on- and off-campus Carleton students with alternative on-campus opportunities to alcohol-related activities during evening and weekend hours, and it allows students to gain experiences in social interaction, event coordination and leadership development. Check out the upcoming events!
As Canada’s capital and fourth largest city, Ottawa is home to many organizations and resources for arts, culture, entertainment, recreation, healthy and safe living and everything in between. Knowing what’s important in Ottawa, and where everything is located will help you with planning your days, enjoying yourself and integrating into the Ottawa community.
