Fall Orientation Schedule – Central (2026)
Carleton Central Fall Orientation Programming Schedule (2026)
(Schedule subject to change)
Central Programming is for all incoming students and is the largest Orientation Program at Carleton. It also provides some shared programming with EngFrosh.
Table of Contents
Sunday, September 6, 2026
Sep 6
Orientation for Off-Campus Students
- 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Kailash Mital Theatre
Sep 6
Opening Ceremony
- 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
- Norm Fenn Gym, Ice House
Sep 6
Relay Paint Night
- 8:30 PM to 10:00 PM
- Activity Room (2nd Floor Ice House)
Sep 6
DJ Dance Party
- 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
- Norm Fenn Gym, Ice House
Monday, September 7, 2026
Sep 7
Ravens Rising Pep Rally
- 10:00 AM to 10:30 AM
- Alumni Park
Sep 7
ACE Rivals
- 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
- Alumni Park
Sep 7
Monday Lunch
- 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM
- Nideyinàn Food Court and Teraanga Commons Dining Hall
Sep 7
Student Success Strategies
- 1:30 PM to 3:00 PM
- Azrieli Theatre and 360 Tory
Sep 7
CUFest
- 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM
- Ravens Field and Parking Lot 3
Sep 7
Monday Dinner
- 6:00 PM to 7:30 PM
- Nideyinàn Food Court and Teraanga Commons Dining Hall
Sep 7
Last Raven Standing
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Kailash Mital Theatre
Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Sep 8
Academic Orientation Day
- 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM
- Various Locations on Campus
Sep 8
Club Expo presented by CUSA
- 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM
- Fieldhouse
Sep 8
Epic Bingo (CUSA Frosh 4 All)
- 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM
- Nideyinàn Food Court
Sep 8
Silent Disco (CUSA Frosh 4 All)
- 8:00 PM to 11:00 PM
- Ollie’s Pub, Nideyinàn
Wednesday, September 9, 2026
Sep 9
Athletics Night
- 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
- Fieldhouse, Norm Fenn Gym, and Ravens Field
Sep 9
Dueling Magicians
- 8:00 PM to 10:00 PM
- Kailash Mital Theatre
Thursday, September 10, 2026
Sep 10
Crafts of Chance
- 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM
- The Wing, Nideyinàn
Sep 10
Outdoor Movie
- 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
- Alumni Park
Friday, September 11, 2026
Sep 11
CUSA Inferno (CUSA Frosh 4 All)
- 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM
- Parking Lot 3
Sep 11
Closing Ceremony and Concert
- 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM
- Norm Fenn Gym, Ice House
Photos and Videos
Please note, photos and videos may be captured of this event. By attending the event, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Carleton University. Please contact fallorientation@carleton.ca if you have any questions.
Kit Pickups (Ravens Starter Kits)
All Fall Orientation participants receive a Ravens Starter Kit as part of your registration. Be sure to collect / pick up your Kit at Fenn Lounge in Teraanga Commons on Friday (Sept 4) to Monday (Sept 7) leading into Fall Orientation.
Accessibility
All Fall Orientation Events are hosted in with accessibility in mind, if you need any accommodations to participate, please contact fallorientation@carleton.ca. Please note – student leader volunteers will be available on-site at every event throughout the week.
Questions??
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