Checklist for New Students Starting Studies in September
June 2026
- By June 1: Sign up for your Carleton student cmail email account and check weekly
- June 1: Register for Summer Orientation Day (event takes place August 15)
- June 15: International students, register for International Orientation Day
- By June 20: Review registration instructions for Engineering students
- Late June: Register for Fall Orientation: EngFrosh
July 2026
- July 6-8: Register for first year courses as soon as your time-ticket opens
- Review the Engineering First Year Supplies list – ensure that your laptop meets specifications listed by program
August 2026
- August 15: Attend Summer Orientation Day (advanced registration required)
- Check your textbook list (search by course) and order once confirmed by your instructor
- late-August: Familiarize yourself with Carleton’s Learning Management System (where you’ll find course content) by watching some Brightspace Learner How-To videos
September 2026
- September 4: international students, attend International Orientation Day (advanced registration required)
- September 6 to September 13: Fall Orientation: EngFrosh (advanced registration required)
- September 8: Attend Engineering Academic Orientation Day
- September 9: First day of classes! Review your class schedule in advance of classes starting
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