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Trying to make heads or tails of this "frosh week" thing you've heard about? Well, look no further - EngFrosh is here to help explain things!
What is EngFrosh?
How does EngFrosh differ from the other Carleton orientation programs?
What else can you tell me about EngFrosh?
What is the Carleton Student Engineering Society?
What does CSES do for me?
What is the EngSoc Project?
How can I get involved with CSES?
What is an Engineering Jacket?
What if I have more questions?
EngFrosh is Carleton's official orientation program for new students in Engineering, Architecture, Industrial Design and Information Technology. (But students from other programs are welcome too!) The primary goal of EngFrosh is to help you get comfortable with your new life at Carleton, by allowing you to bond with your soon-to-be-classmates in a fun and safe environment. In doing so, you will be creating a personal support base of new friendships, something that you can use for getting help (be it academic or otherwise) when you need it most. There is also the benefit of meeting upper-year students in your program, who will quickly become a valuable resource for when you need assistance.
There are a number of other orientation programs offered at Carleton. Some incorporate the entire campus, others are focused on specific interests. However, no program will help you meet other students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design - the people who will eventually become your classmates or lab partners - like EngFrosh will. Because it is tailored for certain programs, you'll stand a much better chance of getting to know many of the people you'll be spending the year with. And since EngFrosh is smaller, we are able to do a wide variety of activities (such as white water rafting) that couldn't be done with those larger orientations.
EngFrosh is a service provided by the Carleton Student Engineering Society, with the full support and endorsement of the Faculty of Engineering & Design. It is organized and run entirely by hundreds of student volunteers, who all come back to EngFrosh year after year since they enjoy it so much. EngFrosh also is your introduction into the tight-knit family that is the Carleton Engineering Community. We're crazy, we're proud, and we have a lot of fun! You'll be exposed to many of the other ways you can take a break from all that studying, get involved and have some fun yourself!
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The Carleton Student Engineering Society, or CSES, has been serving the students of Carleton Engineering for more than 30 years. Its goal is to provide its members with academic, professional, and social resources to help them make it through their four (or more) years here at Carleton. CSES also represents Carleton Engineering in a variety of capacities, including the provincial and national levels of engineering student societies (ESSCO and CFES respectively). If you're an undergraduate student enrolled in a stream of engineering, you're a member of CSES. And if you're not, you're still more than welcome to attend our events and take part in our community!
CSES provides social events throughout the year, allowing engineering students to take a break from their studies and let loose. Some of the major events include EngFrosh, DUSTED (our rural outreach program), and Reflections (our annual awards and graduation formal). CSES also provides a wealth of services - Leonardo's Lounge (the engineering store), McCoy's study lounge, an equipment loan program, a monthly publication, the Student Group Resource Centre, and even an exam library.
The EngSoc Project, commonly referred to as EngSoc, provides free internet resources to students in the Faculty of Engineering and Design. EngSoc is a computer system that allows shell access and provides web space, e-mail addresses, and a variety of other services. Visit their website to find out more.
All aspects of CSES are volunteer run, everything from CSES Council to EngFrosh. Even if you have no experience, there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. There are lots of volunteer positions that need filling, including official CSES Directorships. As well, an election will be held at the end of September to select two people to represent all first year engineering students on CSES Council. More information on all these opportunities will be available following EngFrosh.
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The Carleton Engineering Jacket is the official leather jacket for Carleton's Engineering Community. Endorsed by CSES, the Engineering Jacket is a unique item that sets us apart from the rest of the University. Unlike the various jackets offered by the University Bookstore, the Engineering Jacket is made with a deep red ("ox blood") leather and can be customized to include your stream and class year ('10). There are even options for students in BIT, Arch, and ID! For more information on this must-have item, please visit the Jackets website. Watch for them in the Mackenzie Quad during sizing day. Accept no imitations!
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For questions about EngFrosh, send us an email - info [at] engfrosh [dot] com. If you have questions of a different nature, try the links below:
Engineering Academic Support
School of Architecture
School of Industrial Design
Bachelor of Information Technology
Undergraduate Calendar
Carleton Orientation
CUSA/RRRA Orientation
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