Academic Orientation Day
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Program Description
Presentations and interactive events facilitated by Faculty and Department representatives. First year students will have the opportunity to learn about departmental supports while meeting members of their Faculty of study. The information provided during Academic Orientation Day (AOD) is specific to each student’s faculty and department and is a great way to prepare you for your academic career. Faculty-specific resources will also be shared with participants.
2026 Date
- Academic Orientation Day: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Please note that the Academic Orientation Day course on Brightspace will be available as of September 8, 2026.
Participation
Participation is mandatory for all first year, undergraduate students.
Notice of Filming and Photography
By entering the event premises, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Carleton University.
Full details can be found in the Notice of Photography and Filming.
AOD Schedules
Schedules for each faculty are available below. Click the corresponding link to view a schedule.
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- Schedule coming soon
Other Orientation Programs
Below are some additional orientation programs offered by the Student Experience Office!
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Fall Orientation focuses on helping students adapt socially, academically, and culturally to Carleton and the Ravens community through a week full of fun activities during the start of September.
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Summer Orientation is an opportunity for new students and their family/guests to attend in-person presentations and receive tours of Carleton’s beautiful campus led by upper year students. Registration in advance is required.
Campus Map
- In order to locate a building on campus, you may use the interactive map
- A downloadable version is also available using the following link: Carleton Campus Map
AOD Student Feedback Survey
Thank you for attending Academic Orientation Day. Please complete the feedback form below for our team to continue to improve on future programming. Students who complete the form will have the chance to win prizes awarded by the SEO.
- Academic Orientation Day (AOD) Student Feedback Survey
- By clicking submit, you acknowledge that you have read the privacy notice and that you consent to the uses and disclosures identified.
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