Fall Orientation Schedule – Central 2022

Off Campus Student Orientation

2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description: Break the ice by meeting other off-campus students and learn about all the resources and support services available to you!
Location: Kailash Mital Theater (Southam Hall)

Dinner

4:00 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.
Description: Grab a seat and enjoy some dinner while interacting with your new friends. Students living off-campus will eat in the University Centre Food Court and students living in Residence will eat in the Residence Cafeteria.
Location: University Centre & Carleton Residence Cafeteria

CUSA Block Party

5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. 
Description: Take part in a good-old-fashion block party.  There will be plenty of snacks, games and FUN!  Be sure to meet your Carleton University Student Association (CUSA) executives who will be hosting several pop-up interactive games.
Location: Parking Lot 12 & The Fieldhouse (Athletics)

Playfair

9:00 p.m. – 10:30 p.m.
Description: Playfair is totally unlike anything else you’ve ever experienced. It’s entertainment! It’s fun! It’s the perfect way to make new campus friendships! Playfair is a team-building experience that has a long-lasting effect on the members of your campus community. Playfair is more than just a “performance”— it’s an “experience” where everyone participates!
Location: Ravens Nest (Athletics)

*Please note no bags will be permitted

Dance Party

10:30 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.
Description: Hit the dance floor to some of the top songs of summer as well as some throwback jams.  This event is part of the Central Fall Orientation schedule with EngFrosh participants welcome to attend.
Location: Ravens Nest (Athletics)

*Please note no bags will be permitted

Opening Ceremonies

9:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m.
Description: This is your official welcome to Carleton University! You will get a change to meet your Orientation Coordinators again and hear from our special guest speakers. This event will really kick off the week! You will also meet your fellow Ravens and volunteers of the week with fun and inclusive icebreakers.
Location: Ravens Nest (Athletics)

Student Success Presentations

10:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Description: Join your team in various classrooms around campus to learn tips from your student leaders on how to succeed in your first year!
Location: Carleton Campus (various classrooms)

Lunch

11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Description: Grab a seat and enjoy some lunch while interacting with your new friends. Fall Orientation volunteers will bring groups to either the University Centre Food Court or the Residence Cafeteria.
Location: University Centre, Carleton Residence Cafeteria & Ollie’s Pub

Canal Games

12:45 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Description: Which Fall Orientation team will reign supreme? Get ready for an action packed day of friendly competition and larger than life interactive activities! Compete in a variety of outdoor games and activities which will set team vs team. Join us on the beautiful Rideau Canal and bring your ‘A’ game for this one!
Location: Hartwell Locks (outdoors)
Recommended items to bring: A water bottle

*Please note we will be offering ParaTranspo service to and from the Hartwell Locks for any students who require assistance. The shuttle pick up location is right outside the Carleton University Bookstore (University Centre). Shuttles will run from 12:45 p.m. – 5:15 p.m.

Dinner

5:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Description: Grab a seat and enjoy some dinner while interacting with your new friends. Students living off-campus will eat in the University Centre Food Court and students living in Residence will eat in the Residence Cafeteria.
Location: University Centre & Carleton Residence Cafeteria

Rick Cole – Hypnotist

8:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Description: Join Rick Cole as he brings his hypnotist show to Carleton.  You’ll be amazed at how much he knows, what he can have willing participants say or do, and what he can make suddenly appear. Fall under Rick’s spell as he hypnotizes your classmates and maybe even you too!
Location: Ravens Nest (Athletics)

CU in the UC

9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.
Description: A great variety of activities taking place all throughout the night at the University Centre.

• Epic Bingo: University Centre Food Court
• Silent Disco: Ollie’s – University Centre First Floor
• CU Cinema: Bohemian Rhapsody
  • Bohemian Rhapsody: Azrieli Theatre 101 (9:15 PM start)
  • Dune: Azrieli Theatre 102 (9:15 PM start)
  • Fantastic Beasts The Secrets of Dumbledore: Azrieli Theatre 301 (9:45 PM start)
  • Rocketman: Azrieli Theatre 302 (9:45 PM start)
• Bob Ross Paint Night: Tory 208
• Together We Are Queer Mingle: Tory 234 (9:30 PM – 10:30 PM)
• Board Games with Umoja Black Community Engagement Program

Academic Orientation Day

9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Description: There’s a lot to do this week. Between finding out where your classes are, meeting your Fall Orientation group and learning all about university life, things can get a little crazy! Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Academic Orientation Day is designed to make sure that you know all the who’s, what’s and where’s of your Faculty and Department here at Carleton. You’ll receive a faculty specific t-shirt, get to meet your classmates and professors, and find out more about your degree. This is a fun day full of flavorful information so that you’ll be able to start your program off on the right foot!
Location: Carleton Campus (various locations)

Expo Carleton

12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Description: Want to get involved in the Carleton community but don’t know where to start? Want to know what the Carleton campus has to offer you? This is the event for you! Expo Carleton showcases all the Carleton clubs, societies and services and gives you the opportunity to walk around for the ones that fit your taste buds. Getting involved during your first year can make the transition to university life much smoother.
Location: Fieldhouse (Athletics)

Dinner

4:30 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Description: Grab a seat and enjoy some dinner while interacting with your new friends.  Fall Orientation volunteers will bring groups to either the University Centre Food Court or the Residence Cafeteria.
Location: University Centre & Carleton Residence Cafeteria

Athletics Night

6:30 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Description: A great way to learn about the various sporting venues on campus.
Here’s what to expect!

• Massive Musical Chairs with EngFrosh at 7:30 PM
• Chill Room all night: located next to the Athletics Welcome Desk. Come and meet fellow Ravens, play cards, colour and relax.
• Soccer in half of the Fieldhouse – 6:30-9:00 PM: pick up a ball and play!
• Games with EngFrosh in half of the Fieldhouse – 7:00-9:00 PM
  Classes:
• Zumba in the Combatives Studio 7:15-8:00 PM
• Glow Yoga in the Combatives Studio 8:15 – 9:00 PM
• Pool access: 8:15-9:15 PM

*Bracelets are REQUIRED for entry. CU There!
Location:  Carleton Athletics Facilities

Coffee House

8:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Description: Enjoy some live music and poetry presented by your fellow Ravens.  This open-mic style event will let you see just how creative and talented our students can be when they take the coffee house stage.
Location:  Rooster’s (University Centre)

Academic Classes

All day
First official day of classes.

Salsa Night!

6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Description: Come and Salsa learning the language of love through dance. Salsa originated as a social dance and is an incredibly fun workout where you can socialize and meet new people! Learning the basic steps of the Salsa can be turned into a fabulous way to relieve stress while feeling confident! Join HOLAS, the Humanitarian Organization of Latin American Students at Carleton. Come practice your 1, 2, 3’s with us!
*dance lesson 6:00-7:00 p.m., open dance from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: The “Wing”, located on the 4th floor of the University Centre

Pop-Up Movie on Campus

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Description: Join us for a screening of “In the Heights“.  Participants are encouraged to bring their own chair or blanket.*
Location: Alumni Park (outdoors)
*weather permitting (rain location indoors)

Tespa Game Night

9:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
Description: If you’re someone who puts the ‘E’ in Esports, then get yourself logged in and ready to play in Tespa Carleton’s Fall Orientation game night! This will be a casual environment for students to participate virtually in friendly bracket style competitions for some of your favourite games, including Super Smash Bros, 2k, Apex Legends, and so much more!
Location: Registration for this event is closed. 

Academic Classes

Classes throughout the day.

Explore Ottawa Night

7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Description: Fall Orientation has partnered with several local establishments across Ottawa; this is your opportunity to discover the city while visiting some local Ottawa institutions.
Participants are encouraged to use their U-Pass to visit various locations across the city; at each location the Student Experience Office Staff in Red Polos will be able to give you your voucher. Don’t forget to wear your Orientation bracelet!

*Locations:
Cineplex Lansdowne VIP – 325 Marche Way – receive one free movie ticket admission
Crust and Crate – 325 Marche Way – receive one Mass Appeal pizza
Haven Books – 43 Seneca Street – receive one iced coffee or peach rooibus tea lemonade
Mini Golf Gardens – 2 Colonnade Road – receive one free round of mini golf
Moo Shu Ice Cream – 477 Bank Street – receive one free scoop of ice cream
Shawarma King – 395 Bank Street – receive one free small shawarma and drink

*While quantities last

Sexy Jeopardy hosted by CUSA

8:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Description:

Join CUSA for a night of Sexy Jeopardy and win spicy prizes and giveaways! Come learn more about sex, sexual health and safer sex practices. With fun and exciting categories from kinks to fetishes and more!

Location: Porter Hall (University Centre 231)

Academic Classes

All day
Classes throughout the day.

Shinerama

7:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Description: Participate in Shinerama by spreading awareness & fundraising in support of Cystic Fibrosis Canada! An annual fundraiser that is near and dear to Ravens; students will be performing various challenges at stations and receiving donations.
Location: Carleton Campus (various locations)

CityFolk Festival – Friday, September 9, 2022

Description: Carleton is proud to partner with CityFolk Festival to provide our participants with day-pass admission for the lineup of concerts taking place on Friday, September 9.  Students must present their Fall Orientation wristband and their Carleton Student ID to pick up their tickets on campus. Participants can pick up their CityFolk bracelet from the Student Experience Office (430 Tory) on September 8th from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. and September 9th from 8:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Location: Lansdowne Park

Ravens vs York Football Game – Saturday, September 10, 2022

1:00 p.m.
Description: Fall Orientation is excited to partner with Ravens Athletics to offer participants a ticket to the Ravens vs York football game on September 10th at 1:00 P.M. Pick up your ticket from the Student Experience Office on September 8th from 8:30 A.M. – 4:30 P.M. and September 9th from 8:30 A.M. – 7:00 P.M.
Location: TAAG Park (Athletics)