Philosophy at Carleton
The Department of Philosophy’s track record of award-winning teaching and excellence in research helps shape its strong undergraduate program and its distinctive and robust two-year MA program.
By studying Philosophy with us, you will have the opportunity to take a wide range of exciting courses from faculty members who are as passionate about their teaching as they are about their internationally recognized research. You will also be following in the footsteps of many notable public figures who have studied philosophy at Carleton.
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Convocation 2026 Information
Convocation for fall 2025, winter 2026 and spring 2026 graduates will be held Monday, June 8 to Friday, June 12, 2026.
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Winter 2026 Examination Schedule
Final examinations in full winter, late winter, and fall/winter courses take place Sat. April 11 to Thurs. April 23, 2026.
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Celebrating Jack Ragan: 2026 Provost Scholar Award Recipient
We are excited to congratulate Jack Ragan on being named a recipient of the 2026 Provost Scholar Award and the prestigious Peter J. Ricketts Outstanding…
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What’s Open and Closed: Easter Weekend