Fall Orientation Schedule – EngFrosh (2026)

Carleton EngFrosh Programming Schedule (2026)

We are looking forward to hosting Ravens for an exciting week of programming. EngFrosh Programming is for incoming students from the Faculty of Engineering and Design. Participants will be invited to events that are specially cultivated for engineering and design students while also participating in Central Orientation events that are open to ALL Fall Orientation participants.

(Schedule subject to change)

Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sep 6

EngFrosh Opening Ceremonies

• 5:45 PM to 8:30 PM
• Meet at: Alumni Park

Sep 6

DJ Dance Party with Central Orientation

• 8:30 PM to 11:30 PM
• Norm Fenn Gym

Monday, September 7, 2026

Sep 7

Beach Day

• 6:00 AM to 6:30 PM
• Meet At: Residence Quad Event Location: Wilderness Tours

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 & Norm Fenn Gym

Sep 8

EngClue

• 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Meeting At: MacKenzie Quad Event Location: Bell Theatre (MC2000)

Sep 8

CUSA Frosh 4 All Events

• 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM
• Nideyinàn Building

Wednesday, September 9, 2026

Sep 9

EngGames

• 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
• Meet At: Mackenzie Quad Event Location: Vincent Massey Park & Nideyinan

Sep 9

Athletics Night with Central Orientation

• 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM
• Fieldhouse, Norm Fenn Gym, and Ravens Field

Thursday, September 10, 2026

Sep 10

Head’s Idol

• 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM
• Meet At: Mackenzie Quad Event Location: Kailash Mital Theatre

Sep 10

Outdoor Movie with Central Orientation

• 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM
• Alumni Park

Friday, September 11, 2026

Sep 11

Concert with Central Orientation

• 7:30 PM to 11:30 PM
• Norm Fenn Gym

Saturday, September 12, 2026

Sep 12

MarketSCOTT

• 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
• Meet At: Mackenzie Quad Event Location: Off Campus: Major’s Hill Park

Multi Day

Overnight Raft Design Competition

• September 12th to 13th
• Parking Garage #18

Sunday, September 13, 2026

Sep 13

Raft Racing

• 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM
• Carleton Athletics Pool

Sep 13

EngFrosh Closing Ceremony

• 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM
• Alumni Park

Weeklong Events

Scavenger Hunt 
Description: Teams compete in a weeklong scavenger hunt where participants decode clues and race to the locations across campus and throughout Ottawa. Strict rules are enforced; no scav activities interfere with classes or academics.

EngFrosh Tradeup 
Description: Each team will receive a small trinket, and will work through the week to trade that trinket to get the most valuable item possible. You never know when a paper clip can become a piano!

EngFrosh Cup 
Description: A weeklong tournament where teams battle at Foosball to capture the table. The victorious team hides the table in a new location on campus but must stay prepare to defend agains the next challenger.

Spirit Challenges 
Description: Each of the five EngFrosh Spirit have a challenge for participants. The teams have all week to prepare and present the answers during the Raft Building night.

Photos and Videos

Please note, photos and videos may be captured of this event. By attending the events, 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.

Accessibility

All Fall Orientation Events are hosted in with accessibility in mind, if you need any accommodations to participate, please contact fallorientation@carleton.ca.

Questions??

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