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Step 1: Getting Started

The Getting Started Screen

Visit this step before your timeticket opens to confirm all of your degree information and to make sure you do not have anything that may prevent you from successfully registering.

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Prerequisites and Restrictions

Review whether there is anything that may prevent your registration.

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Curriculum Information

Review curriculum information (your degree, major, faculty, etc.) for every new academic term.

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Registration Overrides

Registration Course Overrides will be displayed in this step.

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Report Any Problems

Report any discrepancies to the Registrar’s Office or Graduate Studies (depending on your degree).

Quick Guide

  1. Log in to Carleton Central.
  2. Click on “Getting Started” under the “Registration” section. You will be asked to specify an initial term of registration. Choose the term appropriate to you.
  3. This is where you will see your personalized time-ticket. You may begin to register at the specified date/time, but registration remains open until the last day to add classes for the term. Visit the dates and deadlines page for all pertinent registration dates.
  4. If your Student Status or Academic Standing prevents registration, please contact the Registrar’s Office or Graduate Studies
  5. Holds may prevent registration. If you have holds, click on the “View Holds” link to view the details. Contact the originator of the Hold if you have questions.  Contact information can be found in the Carleton Central Online Help screens (click “Help”).
  6. Once you have confirmed all information is accurate, you may move on to the next step.

How-To Video

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Step 1: Getting Started

This quick video will show you how to get started with registration.