1. Mathematics & Statistics Graduate Student Society Graduate Student Orientation September 1 st, 2015

2. Who we are John Talboom – President ▫johntalboom@cmail.carleton.ca ▫Office: Herzberg 4260 Touba Warsi – Vice President ▫toubawarsi@cmail.carleton.ca ▫Office: Herzberg 3370 Laura Thompson – Treasurer ▫lauraMthompson@cmail.carleton.ca Yibo Wang – Secretary ▫yibowang@cmail.carleton.ca

3. 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

4. Resources Graduate Student Lab ▫Herzberg 4224 – code to enter emailed to you Graduate Student Lounge ▫Herzberg 3390  Fridge, microwave and kettle  Chalkboard, tables, and couches  Work, eat, relax (Super Nintendo anyone?), and meet fellow graduate students!

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

6. Upcoming Events – Math & Stats TBA – keep an eye on your email!

7. Upcoming Events – GSA Welcome Week Grad Fair ▫September 3 @ 10:30 am - 10:30 pm Campus Tour ▫September 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 pm Double-Decker Bus Tour of Ottawa ▫September 5 @ 3:45 pm - 5:30 pm Tour of the MacOdrum Library ▫September 8 @ 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm Welcome to Canada! International Student Lunch Panel ▫September 9 @ 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm More information: GSA Welcome Week

8. Tips MyCarleton Portal Login – Graduate Students ▫https://gradstudents.carleton.cahttps://gradstudents.carleton.ca

9. Checklist for New Grad Students Activate Carleton email Apply for campus card International graduate student handbook Deadlines ▫Registering for courses ▫Accepting TA positions/duties

10. Tips MyCarleton Portal Login – Graduate Students ▫https://gradstudents.carleton.cahttps://gradstudents.carleton.ca

11. Tips MyCarleton Portal

12. Tips MyCarleton Portal cuLearn: Class lectures Syllabus

13. Tips MyCarleton Portal Carleton Central: Confirm personal/contact information Register for classes Accept TA assignments

14. Tips MyCarleton Portal Check your Carleton email!

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