Now accepting submissions for Issue 5!

Students in Carleton’s “Editing a Literary Magazine” course will be responsible for curating Sumac’s fifth issue during the Winter 2027 term. Issue 5 will be launched in April 2027. 

Submission deadline: December 31st, 2026

Sumac Literary Magazine publishes work by people connected to Carleton University and/or the land it is on. Students, alumni, faculty, staff, community members, and anyone with links to our campus or community are welcome to submit their work for consideration. If you walk your dog along the waterfront, drive past the Carleton sign each morning, once applied to Carleton, or ever attended a Ravens vs Gee-Gees event (for example), your submissions are welcome.

Check out our guidelines for more information.