Checklist for New Students Starting Studies in September
June 2025
- By June 1: Sign up for your Carleton student cmail email account and check weekly.
- Early June: Register for Summer Orientation Day (event takes place August 9)
- By June 20: Review registration instructions for Engineering students.
- Starting June 23: register for Fall Orientation: EngFrosh.
July 2025
- July 3-5: 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 2025
- Starting August 1: Start reviewing the Foundations for Engineering (available in Brightspace) to review/refresh on key high school math and science concepts you’ll need in first year engineering courses. We recommend completing 3-4 modules per week leading up to classes starting.
- August 9: Attend Summer Orientation Day (advanced registration required)
- Check your textbook list (search by student #) and order once confirmed by your instructor.
- Mid-August: Familiarize yourself with Carleton’s Learning Management System (where you’ll find course content) by watching some Brightspace Learner How-To videos.
September 2025
- Complete the Self-Assessment for Engineering (SAFE) – instructions will be sent via email.
- September 2: Attend Engineering Academic Orientation Day.
- Review your class schedule in advance of classes starting.
- September 5: First day of classes!
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