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2026-27 registration information will be available in mid-July.

ESP Registration Information 2026-27

Select your stream to begin your course selection

Arts and Social Sciences Stream

Business Stream

Computer Science Stream

Engineering Stream

Science Stream

After Submitting Your Course Selection Form

5-7 days after submitting your course selection form, check your schedule to view your timetable. In the meantime, read below for more information to prepare for the first day of classes on September 9th, 2026.

Fee Payment

How do I pay my fees?

Once ESP has registered you in courses (approx. 5-7 days after you submit your Course Selection Form), login to Carleton Central to confirm fees and payment methods. The deadline for each semester’s fee payments are as followed:

Ensure payment for your fees is processed to your account by these deadlines to avoid late and interest charge penalties. Detailed payment information can be found on the Student Accounts website. As well, while many prefer to pay the entire academic year up-front, you do have an option to pay by term, provided that your payments are received by the associated deadlines,

If you will be receiving funding from a Government Student Aid Program such as OSAP, you may be eligible to defer fee payment beyond the August 25th payment deadline (to September 11th for the Fall and January 13th for the Winter).

Please contact our Student Accounts office if you have any concerns about meeting the payment deadline: 613-520-3626 or student_accounts@carleton.ca.

How can I check my balance?

You may check your balance online via Carleton Central once you are registered in courses. Click on “Calculate Amount to Pay” from the “Registration” menu. The ‘Total Amount to Pay’ amount is your account balance. The ‘Minimum Amount to Pay’ amount is the balance for your fall term (if electing to pay by term).

Click here for ESP tuition and workshop costs.

Program or Course Withdrawal

Before September 30  

After you submit the Course Selection Form and we add your courses, you will be charged tuition and workshop fees. If you must withdraw, you must contact the ESP office as soon as you have made the decision to withdraw in order to cancel tuition and workshop fees at esp@carleton.ca or 613-520-2804.

After September 30

After September 30th, you cannot receive a refund of your fall term fees, though if you withdraw between October 1st and January 31st, you will be eligible for a refund of winter term fees. In order to withdraw from courses, you must contact an ESP Student Advisor no later than 4:00 p.m. on the drop-date. You will not be able to withdraw from courses on-line.

If you need to withdraw from a course during the year, please note the following deadlines:

Summer Welcome Program

One of our ESP academic coaches will contact you by phone or email to book a one-on-one appointment to get you oriented and ask questions about ESP and being a university student. Summer coaching goes from Wednesday, July 30th – Thursday, August 28th. Appointments will be 45-60 minutes where the coach will answer your questions and take you through essential tools for a smooth entry into Carleton.

This includes navigating the online learning system, Brightspace, ensuring your CU email is set up, accessing lecture videos, how to use ESP resources, finding classes, funding/OSAP, and other necessary details. We highly recommend the Summer Welcome visits, as the coach will make sure you are ready to participate in Academic Orientation Day on September 2nd, and succeed in the year ahead!

If you have any questions, you can email Academic Coaching. This compulsory appointment will be essential for helping you get a great start to your academic year.

Academic Prep: How to Be a University Student

Held Monday, August 24 – Friday, August 28, Academic Prep: How to be a University Student is a five-day, on-campus course for incoming university students who want a strong start in their university studies. A blend of lectures, readings, and workshops will teach students evidence-based strategies for success in university, with an emphasis on how to develop strong academic skills and habits. Students will apply their new knowledge through in-person, interactive workshops led by skilled upper-year university students.

Topics Include:

For more information go to: https://carleton.ca/cie/academicprep/

To register for How to Be a University Student: Complete the ESP Academic Prep Registration Form.

Optional Campus Tour

These are hosted by Carleton’s undergraduate recruitment office, are led by a Carleton student, and includes free parking on campus. See the Campus Tour website for details and to register.

Orientation

Carleton hosts a number of Orientation options: carleton.ca/orientation

Note: ESP is part of the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences – FASS – even if you’re in an ESP science or engineering stream. As an ESP student you can attend Orientation activities for FASS students and Centralized Fall Orientation activities.

For more information, please visit the Orientation website. Should you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact us.

Mandatory ESP Academic Orientation Day

The only required Orientation activity is Academic Orientation Day, which is taking place on Tuesday September 8th, 2026.

Academic Orientation Day is free and mandatory for all new students. The day includes an orientation session geared to introducing you to your studies in the Enriched Support Program and concludes with Expo Carleton where you can learn about clubs, societies and services on campus.

Below is the schedule for Academic Orientation Day 2026. More information will be provided to students by email as it becomes available.

TimeEventLocation
9:30am-10:00amCheck inFenn Lounge
10:00am-12:00pmESP OrientationFenn Lounge
1:00pm-4:00pmExpo CarletonFieldhouse

Download the Carleton app for an interactive campus map, class schedule, etc: carleton.ca/cumobile/.

How to prepare for Orientation:

See here for the presentation slides from last year’s orientation.

Optional Orientation Activities

Register for a Summer Orientation Session – This one day program gives new students the opportunity to participate in informative workshops, explore Carleton’s campus and its resources, and learn from current students, staff and faculty through a variety of programming. Please note, that not all information will be relevant for ESP students. If you are unsure about something please send us an email.

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