Welcome, New Carleton Students
We want to help our new students make the transition from high school and home to Carleton College as smoothly as possible. To guide you on your way, we've created this information center specifically for new students. If you still have questions after you've read these pages, feel free to contact us for assistance.
- All new students should review this site.
- International students should also visit the Information for International Students site.
Checklist
Keep track of freshman forms and due dates with our online Checklist.Academic Information
Your introduction to academic life at Carleton. We'll walk you through the first year essentials step by step, including the pre-registration and registration process.New Student Week (Orientation)
Getting here, getting around, and your first week.Housing
Settling in at Carleton: rooms, roommates, property insurance, summer property storage, and the complete Living At Carleton booklet.Health and Support
Medical and disability services, health insurance, religious groups, Wellness Center, and other student support.Dining Services
Information about dining services at Carleton College.Costs
Tuition, fees, jobs and other money matters.Parent Info
The Carleton Parents' HandbookPolicies and Procedures
These pages include the college's official stance on a wide variety of issues, ranging from documenting sources in papers to motor vehicles on campus to residential living to sexual harassment. If you have any policy-related questions, these thorough handbooks with surely provide answers.FAQs
Fast answers to common new-student questions.Contact Us
We're here to help. Call or email us if you need assistance.Summer Email Newsletter
