Mathematics Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation

Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation September 3 rd, 2019

Who we are • Alex Robertson – President ▫ Alexrobertson 3@cmail. carleton. ca ▫ Office: Herzberg 4367

What we do • Organize social and academic events ▫ Grad Seminar ▫ Social Events �Orientation Party - TBA �End of Term Party - TBA ▫ Academic Workshops • Represent the graduate student body ▫ GSA Council • Provide support and mentoring for students and TAs

Resources • Graduate Student Lab ▫ Herzberg 4224 – code to enter emailed to you • Math Tutorial Centre (MTC) ▫ Herzberg 3422 • Graduate Student Lounge ▫ Herzberg 3390 �Fridge, microwave and kettle �Chalkboard, tables, and couches �Work, eat, relax, and meet fellow graduate students!

Resources • Student Mentors ▫ http: //carleton. ca/math/resources/mentors/ • Grad Navigate – Professional Development ▫ http: //gradstudents. carleton. ca/professionaldevel opment/ • TA Information ▫ http: //carleton. ca/math/teaching-assistants/

Upcoming Events – Math & Stats • TBA – keep an eye on your email! In the meantime, join our society Facebook page to stay up to date with events: • "Carleton Graduate Mathematics and Statistics Society"

Upcoming Events – GSA Welcome Week • Welcome to Canada! International Student Lunch & Panel ▫ September 6 @ 1: 00 pm - 3: 00 pm • Campus Tour ▫ September 6 @ 3: 30 pm - 4: 30 pm • Grad Info Fair & Free BBQ ▫ September 7 @ 12: 00 pm - 4: 00 pm • Visit National Art Gallery ▫ September 14 @ 5: 45 pm - 8: 00 pm • More information: GSA Welcome Week gsacarleton. ca/welcomeweeks

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Login – Graduate Students ▫ https: //gradstudents. carleton. ca/new-grad-students/

Checklist for New Grad Students • Activate Carleton email • Apply for campus card and U-Pass at the Campus Card Centre • International graduate student handbook • Deadlines ▫ Registering for courses (September 19) ▫ Accepting TA positions/duties ▫ Application for donor funded awards (September 24)

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Login – Graduate Students ▫ https: //gradstudents. carleton. ca

Tips • My. Carleton Portal

Tips • My. Carleton Portal cu. Learn: • Class lectures • Syllabus

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Carleton Central: • Confirm personal/contact information • Register for classes • Accept TA assignments • Student Award Information

Tips • My. Carleton Portal Check your Carleton email!

Who to Contact? • Kevin Crosby School Administrator 4302 A HP (613) 520 -2152 kevin. crosby@carleton. ca • Computing and Communication Services ccs_service_desk@carleton. ca 613 -520 -2600, ext. 3700 • Nicole Gaertner Graduate Administrator 4302 B Herzberg (613) 520 -3531 lana. graham@carleton. ca • University Safety 613 -520 -3612 (general line) 613 -520 -4444 (emergency line) university_safety@carleton. ca • Lost and Found 613 -520 -3547 info@carleton. ca

Thank you!