Pigiarvik (ᐱᒋᐊᕐᕕᒃ) (formerly Robertson Hall) houses the University Archives, Admissions Services, the Undergraduate Recruitment Office, the Business Office, Awards Office, Information Technology Services, Human Resources, University Services, The Print Shop, University Communications, Campus Safety Services, Parking Services, meeting rooms and offices for the University Senate and Board of Governors.
Accessibility Guide
Parking
3 accessible visitor parking spaces in P10. 7 accessible visitor parking spaces on University Drive near the Carleton Technology and Training Centre. For information on accessible permit parking, visit Parking Services.
Exterior Entrances
Accessible main entrance with ramp leads to level 2, along University Drive. Back entrance leads to level 2.
Interior Entrances
Tunnel entrance with door opener leads to level 1.
Elevators
2 elevators serve all levels. They feature tactile and braille buttons, an audible announcement system (beeps), and mirrors.
Washrooms
Accessible stalls in multi-stall washrooms on levels 2 and 3* (door openers). *Note: level 2 washrooms have more space to manouveur than level 3 washrooms. Accessible universal washroom on level 5 (door opener).
Telephones
The only public phone in the building ( near tunnel entrance) is inaccessible to wheelchair users.
Classrooms
There are no general pool classrooms in this building.
Study Areas
Some space in the main lobby, but otherwise inappropriate.
Food/Beverages
Vending machines on the fifth level. Closest cafeteria is the Peppermill, second level of the University Centre.
Dining Services
Please visit the Dining Services website to view all campus dining locations.
Printing
For the nearest public printing location, visit CU on the Go.
Existing Obstacles
Inaccessible washrooms on levels 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6; curb cuts; ramps are needed for the sidewalks on University Drive to enable wheelchair users to access the building from the street.
Remarks/Hints
Parking Garage cannot be accessed from the tunnel as there is no elevator. Must use exterior walkway which connects Pigiarvik to the Parking Garage from level 2. Persons in wheelchairs can access Pigiarvik through this exterior walkway if coming from University Drive.