Club Directory

A passionate group of New Democrats advocating for social and economic progress municipally, provincially, and federally. We offer a wide variety of community organizing opportunities, including, but not limited to, networking, social events, canvassing for progressive candidates, and more. Open and accepting to all students, regardless of background, knowledge, or personal experience!

The Carleton University Nigerian Students Association is strongly committed to building a network of Nigerians both at Carleton and beyond. It strives to promote a sense of community for Nigerians on campus. Through this network, it will seek to promote awareness of Nigerian issues. Furthermore, the Association, in collaboration with the larger African community, will work to promote social activism among Nigerians.

Carleton University Philosophy Society (CUPS) is a student-led society for undergrad and masters students interested in the exchange and discussion of philosophical ideas. Events hosted include pub nights, and discussion groups, of which past topics include philosophy of music, metaethics, and women in early modern philosophy. Discussion groups are held throughout the term and all are welcome!

Carleton University Photo Club (CUPC) is a place for anyone with a passion for photography to connect with other photographers, improve their skills, and participate in group photowalks and technical workshops. All levels of skill/experience are welcome!

The Carleton University Physics Society, also known as CUPS hosts several events throughout the year, the most famous and prominent of which are the Pizza and a Prof events. This event entails a professor giving a short lecture about their work/ research, followed by time to eat pizza and discuss ideas/ socialize with other physics peers! Other events include study nights where study snacks are provided and upper year students give lower year students help and advice! In the past we have also done skating nights and trivia nights in collaboration with other societies!

We are a group that work together to design and build sustainable systems for waste management like bioreactors and biocovers.

Relay for Life Carleton is a fundraising society to benefit the Canadian Cancer Association. By hosting various events throughout the year, cumulated by the Relay for Life night in March, Carleton’s Relay society has raised over $100,000 in the fight against cancer, this year alone.

The Carleton University Somali Student Association is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and inclusive community that celebrates Somali culture, heritage, and identity. Our mission is to connect, educate, and empower students who share an interest in Somali culture while promoting cultural understanding and global awareness.

Boardgames, Dnd and tabletop strategy games available every Wednesday on campus for students. Drop in is our game. We often run game tournaments and dnd campaigns both in person and online as well.

Carleton University Troitsky Bridge is design team recognized as the longest-standing participant, alongside Concordia University, in the annual Troitsky Bridge Building Competition. We work together to build bridges up to 1m in length out of only popsicle sticks, white glue, and dental floss! Our teams are known for our fun costumes and energetic spirit during competition. Over the years, Carleton has been given many awards for coaching and design, while also earning numerous spirit awards. Each year, we proudly send the largest delegation amongst the attending universities to Montreal for competition.