{"id":43261,"date":"2026-05-11T13:37:04","date_gmt":"2026-05-11T17:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/?page_id=43261"},"modified":"2026-05-12T15:45:54","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T19:45:54","slug":"faq-removal-of-year-status-in-engineering","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/faq-removal-of-year-status-in-engineering\/","title":{"rendered":"FAQ Removal of Year-Status in Engineering"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n            <div class=\"cu-textmedia flex flex-col lg:flex-row mx-auto gap-6 md:gap-10 my-6 md:my-12 first:mt-0 max-w-5xl\">\n        <div class=\"justify-start cu-textmedia-content cu-prose-first-last\" style=\"flex: 0 0 100%;\">\n            <header class=\"font-light prose-xl cu-pageheader md:prose-2xl cu-component-updated cu-prose-first-last\">\n                                    <h1 class=\"cu-prose-first-last font-semibold !mt-2 mb-4 md:mb-6 relative after:absolute after:h-px after:bottom-0 after:bg-cu-red after:left-px text-3xl md:text-4xl lg:text-5xl lg:leading-[3.5rem] pb-5 after:w-10 text-cu-black-700 not-prose\">\n                        Removal of \u2018Year-Status in Engineering\u2019 Prerequisites \n                    <\/h1>\n                \n                                \n                                    \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/63\/2026\/05\/Memo-May-12-2026-Removal-of-Year-Status-in-Engineering-Prerequisites.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">VIEW <strong class=\"myprefix-text-bold\">Memo to students<\/strong><\/a> &#8211; sent May 12, 2026 to all active BENG students.<\/p>\n\n\n                            <\/header>\n\n                    <\/div>\n\n            <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"frequently-asked-questions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<section class=\"w-screen px-6 cu-section cu-section--white ml-offset-center md:px-8 lg:px-14\">\n    <div class=\"space-y-6 cu-max-w-child-5xl  md:space-y-10 cu-prose-first-last\">\n\n        \n    \n    <dl class=\"cu-description cu-component-updated\">\n        \n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-which-ecor-103x-courses-require-c-or-higher\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Which ECOR 103x courses require C- or higher?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-which-ecor-103x-courses-require-c-or-higher\">\n            \n\n<p>For all engineering students, a C- is no longer required in ECOR 1032, ECOR 1033, or ECOR 1034. A D- or higher in these courses will satisfy the prerequisite requirement for subsequent courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For ECOR 1031 \u2013 students in the following programs are required to earn a C- for registration in subsequent SYSC courses (SYSC 1006\/2006, SYSC 2010, and SYSC 4006 all require a C- in ECOR 1031 (or ECOR 1041 and ECOR 1042) as prerequisites):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biomedical &amp; Electrical Engineering<br>Communications Engineering<br>Computer Systems Engineering<br>Electrical Engineering<br>Engineering Physics<br>Mechatronics Engineering<br>Software Engineering<br>Sustainable &amp; Renewable Energy Engineering \u2013 stream A (<em>Smart Technologies for Power Generation &amp; Distribution)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note: It is your responsibility as a student to review <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/courses\/\">course descriptions<\/a> to determine what the new prerequisites are for your second year or higher courses.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-if-i-already-repeated-a-d-d-or-d-in-ecor-103x-or-ecor104x-to-try-to-earn-a-c\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What if I already repeated a D-, D, or D+ in ECOR 103X or ECOR104X to try to earn a C-?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-if-i-already-repeated-a-d-d-or-d-in-ecor-103x-or-ecor104x-to-try-to-earn-a-c\">\n            \n\n<p>If you have already repeated ECOR course(s), those attempts will stay on your academic record.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are unsure if you need to repeat an ECOR course again, please promptly contact <a href=\"mailto:ECORSupport@carleton.ca\">ECORSupport@carleton.ca<\/a> and include your student number and specific questions in the message.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-do-i-still-follow-the-same-program-progression-tree\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Do I still follow the same program progression tree?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-do-i-still-follow-the-same-program-progression-tree\">\n            \n\n<p>Yes, the courses required in your <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/prerequisites\/\">program progression tree<\/a> match what is required for your program requirements, although the course specific prerequisites may change for some courses. The 202530 and prior program progression trees will not be updated on our website to reflect new course prerequisites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Please review the <a href=\"https:\/\/calendar.carleton.ca\/undergrad\/courses\/\">calendar course descriptions<\/a> carefully to ensure you have all the prerequisites required for your upcoming courses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is very important that you <strong>stay on pattern in Fall-Winter terms<\/strong>. Doing so will ensure that the departments are accurately able to forecast demand for course offerings and ensure conflict-free options. Students who go off-pattern (ex. taking a 3<sup>rd<\/sup> year courses in 2<sup>nd<\/sup> year) may run into registration issues in subsequent terms.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-the-new-prerequisite-shows-only-ecor-103x-but-what-if-i-took-ecor-104x-courses\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    The new prerequisite shows only ECOR 103X, but what if I took ECOR 104X courses?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-the-new-prerequisite-shows-only-ecor-103x-but-what-if-i-took-ecor-104x-courses\">\n            \n\n<p>The ECOR 104X courses will be under-coded in the registration system as equivalent prerequisites starting 2026 Fall as: \u201cECOR 103X or (ECOR 104X and ECOR 104X)\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Note that a C- grade requirement in ECOR 104X courses will be upheld since those courses were only offered when a C- grade was required in each.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example: if the new prerequisite is ECOR 1034, the registration system will be set up to check your student record for prerequisites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(ECOR 1034 D- or higher grade) or (ECOR 1047 C- or higher grade and ECOR 1048 C- or higher grade)<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-if-i-earned-a-d-grade-in-ecor-104x-courses-do-i-still-need-to-repeat-the-course\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What if I earned a D grade in ECOR 104X courses \u2013 do I still need to repeat the course?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-if-i-earned-a-d-grade-in-ecor-104x-courses-do-i-still-need-to-repeat-the-course\">\n            \n\n<p>Yes, if your best attempt of a ECOR 104X is a D (D-, D, or D+) grade (even if converted to CR under the first-year grading policy) you <span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">will need to repeat<\/span> the equivalent ECOR 103X course. See <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/first-year-advising\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/first-year-advising\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/first-year-advising\/<\/a> for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-will-this-impact-the-requirements-for-changing-engineering-programs\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How will this impact the requirements for changing engineering programs?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-will-this-impact-the-requirements-for-changing-engineering-programs\">\n            \n\n<p>Please reference information posted <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/changing-your-program\/\" type=\"page\" id=\"822\">HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-will-the-new-prerequisites-be-used-for-summer-2026-term-courses\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Will the new prerequisites be used for Summer 2026 term courses?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-will-the-new-prerequisites-be-used-for-summer-2026-term-courses\">\n            \n\n<p>No \u2013 if departments decide to use different prerequisites than those in the published calendar for 2025-26, then they have noted such in the public class schedule.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-what-if-i-havent-completed-ecor-3800-or-sysc-4106-and-i-am-supposed-to-register-in-for-4th-year-capstone-course-26fa-27wn\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    What if I haven\u2019t completed ECOR 3800 or SYSC 4106 and I am supposed to register in for 4<sup>th<\/sup> year capstone course 26FA-27WN?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-what-if-i-havent-completed-ecor-3800-or-sysc-4106-and-i-am-supposed-to-register-in-for-4th-year-capstone-course-26fa-27wn\">\n            \n\n<p>If you are off-pattern and your course plan included taking ECOR 3800 or SYSC 4106 in the same term as 4<sup>th<\/sup> year capstone project, please promptly contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/undergraduate-advisors\/\">program advisor<\/a> to request a modified course plan.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-can-i-still-follow-the-old-prerequisites-year-status-in-engineering-since-thats-what-my-off-pattern-course-plan-was-based-on\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Can I still follow the old prerequisites (year status in engineering) since that\u2019s what my off-pattern course plan was based on?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-can-i-still-follow-the-old-prerequisites-year-status-in-engineering-since-thats-what-my-off-pattern-course-plan-was-based-on\">\n            \n\n<p>No, the registration system will be updated to reflect course prerequisites stated in the 2026-27 University calendar. If you are on-pattern, these prerequisite changes should not negatively impact your progression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If your existing off-pattern course plan is no longer feasible with new prerequisite requirements, please promptly contact your <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/undergraduate-advisors\/\">program advisor<\/a> for an updated course plan.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-how-can-i-ensure-that-i-dont-run-into-prerequisite-issues-with-fall-2026-winter-2027-registration\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    How can I ensure that I don\u2019t run into prerequisite issues with Fall 2026\/Winter 2027 registration?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-how-can-i-ensure-that-i-dont-run-into-prerequisite-issues-with-fall-2026-winter-2027-registration\">\n            \n\n<p>The Fall 2026 and Winter 2027 term class schedule is expected to become available in Carleton Central by end of day on Monday, May 25. At that time, students are encouraged to start drafting their timetables and review any registration warnings well in advance of time-tickets opening. Additional information and resources for planning your timetable will be shared via email by the Engineering Academic Support Office.<\/p>\n\n\n        <\/dd>\n    <\/div>\n\n\n    <div class=\"grid pt-4 pb-3 border-b accordion border-cu-black-100 md:pt-6 md:pb-5 first:border-t\">\n        <dt class=\"font-semibold not-prose\">\n            <button class=\"flex items-center justify-between w-full text-left accordion__button\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"accordion-will-these-changes-impact-the-academic-continuation-evaluation-ace-regulations\">\n                <span class=\"flex-1 ml-auto text-left break-words whitespace-normal cu-icon\">\n                    Will these changes impact the Academic Continuation Evaluation (ACE) regulations?\n                <\/span>\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"1.5\" stroke=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\" class=\"w-5 h-5 ml-auto transition-transform rotate-0 accordion__icon text-cu-black-500\">\n                    <path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"M8.25 4.5l7.5 7.5-7.5 7.5\"><\/path>\n                <\/svg>\n            <\/button>\n        <\/dt>\n        <dd class=\"p-0 mt-0 cu-prose cu-prose-first-last accordion__content md:p-0 md:mt-0\" hidden=\"\" id=\"accordion-will-these-changes-impact-the-academic-continuation-evaluation-ace-regulations\">\n            \n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/ace-for-engineering\/#ACERules\">The ACE regulations<\/a> will remain unchanged. However, the implementation of the <a href=\"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/engineering-design\/current-students\/undergrad-academic-support\/engineering-regulations\/\">Three Attempts of a Course (Engineering) regulation<\/a> will be updated effective the 2026 Fall term ACE cycle, which is run in January 2027. 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