For first-year students, course registration opens July 4-6 (2022). Your specific time ticket can be found in Carleton Central.
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Registering for Courses?
This site is a student currated list of resources and registration
information to help you build an awesome time table.
First-Year Registration Guide
Everything you need to know to register for your first year, including a recommended course schedule, prohibited courses, and more.
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COMP Course Calendar
The School of Computer Science's course calendar, essentially a list of every offered computer science course.
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Elective Suggestions
A student currated list of Breadth Electives frequently taken by Computer Science Students.
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Streams and Programs
A guide to picking your degree and stream with the School of Computer Science.
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COMP Registration
The general computer science registration guide for undergrads of all year standings
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COMP Matters
COMP Matters is a two-week-long course that is designed to help prepare students coming into a Computer Science program in the Faculty of Science.
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MATH Matters
MATH Matters is a specially designed math refresher course for first-year students entering degree programs at Carleton with a math component.
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COMP 1405 Z
The previous Fall 2020 1405/6 Z section course outline written by instructor Dave Mckenny
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General Registration
Undergrad Course Calendar
The complete list of every program and every course currently offered at Carleton University.
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New Student Check-list
A checklist for new Carleton Students including information on registering for courses.
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Dates & Deadlines
A list of all upcoming academic calendar deadlines including course registration dates.
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Time Tickets
Your time ticket is the date and time that you can register for courses. Take a look at this page for all frequently asked questions about time-tickets.
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Planning your Term
A guide for course registration regarding the value of credits and overloading your schedule.
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Registration Steps
A guide on how to navigate and build your time table in Carleton Central.
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Registration Video
A video guide showing you how to navigate and build your time table in Carleton Central.
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CGPA Info
An explanation of how Carletons Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) scale works.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When do courses open for registration?
Do we register for both Fall and Winter terms?
Yes, you can register for both your Fall and Winter courses. Although it is optional to register for Winter, It's a good idea to get into your courses sooner than later.
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What is the difference between breadth electives and free electives?
Breadth Electives cannot be under COMP, MATH, or STAT. After you furfill your breadth elective requirement, courses that would have counted towards your breadth requirement begin to count as free electives.
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How many 1000-level courses can be counted toward my graduation requirements?
A student may count a maximum of 7.0 credits in zero and 1000-level courses toward fulfilment of graduation requirements. These 7.0 credits include your 1st year program requirements such as COMP 1405, MATH 1007, etc.
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Can I register for 2000 level courses if I am first-year standing?
Yes. You can register for any course unless you are explicitly told it is prohibited.
Can I change my Stream?
Yes. So long as you are in honours or already in a stream, you can change streams at any time via Carleton Central. You cannot however put yourself in a stream if you are doing the major and not an honours degree.
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Can I register for Stream specific courses if I am not in that stream?
Yes. However priority is given to those who are in the designated stream and you will likely need to submit an overide request via Carleton Central.
Do I need to follow the recommended first-year course schedule provided by the School of Computer Science?
No. You can register for whichever courses in whichever order works best for you.
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What hardware is recommended for COMP courses?
The School of Computer Science has a recommended specification for the piece of hardward you should use.
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Can I take less than 5 courses (2.5 Credits) ?
Yes. You can take a reduced course load. Note that, students who take 1.5 or more are considered 'Full-time' and students who take 1.0 or less are consider 'Part-time'.
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