Program Overview

Our LEAP Program helps make the transition from high school to university a little easier for women hoping to pursue studies in engineering and information technology at Carleton University.

Every year, exceptional prospective women students are invited to discover more about their program of choice, connect with other applicants, hear from current students and alumni and view our campus and labs.

Often, this event helps you get a snapshot of what being a future engineering or information technology student at Carleton could look like. We see many LEAP attendees become future Ravens!

For questions about LEAP, email us at: engdesignoutreach@cunet.carleton.ca.

Testimonials

“The LEAP program is a great first step in your engineering journey at Carleton. The facilitators provide a safe and welcoming environment to ask questions and discover what Carleton is all about. Engineering is a tough program, so learning about the different resources available to you and meeting potential classmates helps you know that you are not alone, and that there is support available every step of the way.”

Ineesha Madana, 2020 LEAP Participant, 1st year Biomedical and Mechanical Engineering student

LEAP 2024 Recap Video

LEAP 2023 Recap Video

Exploring Ottawa and learning about Carleton's capital advantage

2020 LEAP program participants taking part in hands-on engineering activities

A virtual reunion for LEAP participants was held in the Fall of 2020

Agenda

Take a peek at what to expect during the LEAP weekend. With a mix of professional and fun activities, there’s something for everyone!

Friday, February 28

Time  Activity

 

2:30 p.m. Departures (Pick-up from the GTA and Kingston. Dinner included.)
7:30 p.m. Welcome! STEM Activities and Icebreakers at the hotel in Ottawa.


Saturday, March 1

Time Activity

 

8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Breakfast
10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Yoga
11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Student EXPO
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Lunch
1:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Panel and Q&A
2:15 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. STEM Activities
4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Scavenger Hunt
5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Dinner and Current Student Game Night
8:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Free Time at Hotel

 

Sunday, March 2

Time  Activity

 

9:30 a.m. Breakfast
10:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. Tour of Ottawa
11:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Industry Lunch & Learn
2:00 p.m. Goodbyes
2:30 p.m. Departures
4:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Kingston Drop Off
7:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. GTA Drop Off

 

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