Here's a quick overview of what you'll be registering for as a new student, when and how.

Please note: The terms "Argument and Inquiry (A & I) Seminar Pre-Registration," and "Pre-Registration" are used interchangeably.

Choose your four A & I choices via the Argument and Inquiry Seminar Form.

Each fall term, all first-year students must enroll in 1 (and only 1) A & I Seminar. You tell us which ones you're most interested in (top choice plus 3 others) by completing the Pre-Registration Form. We will place you into one of your choices - after the Aug 1st deadline but before registration begins.  See the Pre-Registration Instructions for more information.

You'll complete the rest of your fall term registration online in mid August.

You'll register online for 2 more academic courses, and can also add P.E., dance, music ensemble, and/or a music lesson if you wish.

Carls register in order of seniority: seniors first, first-year students last. The registration window for the Class of 2017 will be August 12-23, 2013, but your class will be further divided into sub-groups that register at different times within that range of dates. Your registration day will be found under the section "Am I Registration Ready?" on The Hub.

Won't have computer access during your assigned August registration date?

If you truly will not have access to a computer during your assigned registration period (for example, traveling in a remote location), you may fax us your desired schedule on the Class Schedule Selections Worksheet and we will register for you. Please note that using this method does NOT give you any higher priority or advantage over your classmates. You will not be registered any earlier.

By the time Fall term begins, you'll be registered for 3 academic courses.

This is the typical academic course load at Carleton. You'll register for 3 courses each term (fall, winter, spring), for a total of 9 courses in your first year.

You can also add a physical education course, dance, music ensemble, and/or a music lesson in any term.

Start researching your options early

All available courses for 2013-2014 will be viewable on the Registrar's web site by late-May. You can get a head start on your registration decision by browsing the course listings and making notes about classes that appeal to you. For the most part, you should be only considering courses numbered in the 100s.

We also encourage you to explore the web sites of Carleton's Academic Departments and to view the Registration Questions to Consider and Placement Testing pages.

You can still make adjustments in September when you meet with your adviser.