Winter Orientation Day

January 15, 2026

Program Overview

Winter Orientation Day is a one day program designed for new students who are starting their studies at Carleton University with the start of the winter term. The program is designed to help students successfully transition to Carleton by connecting you with campus resources, introducing you to upper-year students who will share student success tips, and socializing you with other new students through fun, engaging events. Registrants will also receive a limited-edition Spirit Day hoodie.

Winter Orientation Day will be taking place on Thursday, January 15, 2026 from 3:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

Participation Type

Participation is strongly encouraged for incoming first-year students who are starting their studies in January 2026.

Register Today

Deadline to register is January 12, 2026 at noon.

Name(Required)

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Student ID Number(Required)

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Carleton Student ID Number (9 digits)

Carleton Email(Required)

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Please note all communication from the university must be sent via your Carleton email account.

Faculty(Required)

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Where will you be living during this winter term as you begin studies at Carleton?(Required)

Do you require any accommodations to participate in our Winter Orientation Day?(Required)

If yes, please explain the accommodations you require. Alternatively, you can email orientation@carleton.ca and connect with a member of our team.

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Program Schedule

Event	Time
Carleton Campus Tour	3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Student Success Mix and Mingle	4:30 p.m. – 5:45 p.m.
Dinner	6:00 p.m. – 7:15 p.m.
Epic Bingo	7:30 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.

*BONUS FOR FIRST 100 REGISTRANTS* : The first 100 registrants will receive a pair of tickets to attend the Ravens Basketball Games (Men’s and Women’s varsity teams in action) on Friday, January 16. Tickets to be distributed upon arrival to Winter Orientation Day courtesy of OPAIP.

Students working as a group at their desks. One student showing the peace sign.

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 seo@carleton.ca if you have any questions.

Privacy Policy

Students attending this event will need to register in advance and/or present their Carleton Student Card at our event registration desk with their attendance being recorded by Student Experience Office event personnel. By registering for and/or attending this event, you acknowledge that you have read and understand the university’s Access to Information and Privacy Policy, which details the purposes that your personal information may be used and disclosed for by the university.

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Please contact orientation@carleton.ca with any further questions about Winter Orientation Day.