Disciplines such as industrial design, civil and environmental engineering, computer science, language, philosophy, journalism and economics will offer special workshops to get students acquainted with the subject and to provide a taste of what to expect. In addition, workshops on student life including residence living, financial assistance and career planning will be offered to assist potential students on making informed choices. Along with other student recruitment initiatives, University Day at Carleton should increase Carleton's applicant pool. Local area high schools have been notified and their co-operation requested for University Day at Carleton. Information and publicity will also be directed to mature students in the Ottawa-Carleton regions.
All participants are eligible to win various prizes, including one year of free tuition.
Carleton has arranged for free shuttle bus service from regional shopping centres. University Day at Carleton runs all day, includes a BBQ lunch and is free of charge to participants.