Academic and Registration Information
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Try our new Course Navigator--Course Navigator is a new interactive tool to guide you through pre-registration, help you consider your Fall term course options, and get you off to a sound start in your academic life at Carleton. Try it now.
"When picking classes, take one class you need to take, one class you want to take, and one you never thought you would take." -Bryce Gray '11
Liberal Arts
The liberal arts philosophy and how it will guide your studies at Carleton.Carleton's Academic Departments
We encourage you to explore the "Guide for New Students" section of each academic departments' web pagesRegistration 101
An overview of the course registration process, from Argument and Inquiry seminar pre-registration through your arrival on campus.Registration Instructions
Detailed registration information and instructions for new studentsPlacement Testing
Placement information for language, math, music, and chemistry.FOCUS
FOCUS (“FOcusing on CUltivating Scientists”) is a program that supports a cohort of first-year students through their entry into the study of math/science.Languages
An introduction to the languages offered at Carleton.Questions to Consider
Things to keep in mind when deciding what courses to select for your first term.Course Navigator
Get help navigating the options for the your Fall term registration.Academic FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Carleton academic life.Graduation Requirements
Graduation requirements and academic program information from the Academic Catalog.