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last_updated: April 01, 2026
Your Carleton ID: The key to Ottawa’s best student deals.
The Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) offers a high-value Student Discount Card in Ottawa, providing undergraduate students with an extensive network of savings at local and national retailers.
This program is specifically engineered to reduce the daily cost of living for the Carleton community, offering exclusive deals on everything from quick meals between lectures to professional services and entertainment.
By leveraging the collective bargaining power of the student body, CUSA ensures that your Campus Card (Student ID) acts as a gateway to dozens of "Student Special" rates throughout the National Capital Region.
Visit the CUSA Front Desk to ensure your current Carleton Campus Card is validated for the academic year.
Present your physical or digital Campus Card at the point of purchase before the transaction is finalized to receive the specified percentage-off or "Carleton-only" promotion.
For national online brands, check the CUSA portal for unique promo codes or instructions on how to link your Carleton status to platforms like SPC or Student Beans.
"Wait for back-to-school tech deals for better prices."
If you are facing food insecurity, the CUSA Food Centre provides emergency hampers and accessible grocery options to all undergraduate students at no cost.
Your CUSA fees include the Universal Transit Pass (U-Pass), granting you unlimited access to OC Transpo and STO buses and the O-Train for a fraction of the cost of a standard monthly pass.
Shop at Haven Books (located just off-campus on Sunnyside Ave), a CUSA-affiliated bookstore that offers used textbooks and a consignment program to help you recoup costs at the end of the semester.