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| 2000-2001 UNDERGRADUATE CALENDAR | ||
| Carleton University |
Bernadette Landry
Karen Spencer (Registration Co-ordinator)
The School of Continuing Education, in conjunction with other departments at Carleton, co-ordinates and develops both existing and new activities in adult, part-time and non-traditional education on-campus and at a distance. The School of Continuing Education is dedicated to providing lifelong learning opportunities to all those who have the ability and desire to learn.
All currently registered and prospective Special students (see Student Classification, below), should contact the School for registrarial information and to make academic orientation appointments (520-3500). Evening appointments are available on request.
Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
As outlined on p. 16, there are several distinct student classifications at Carleton. Students are classified on the basis of whether they have been formally admitted to a degree program, not on the basis of whether they are studying part-time or full-time.
Degree students are those who have been admitted to, and are enrolled in, a degree program, whether graduate or undergraduate, on either a full-time or part-time basis.
Special students are those who have not been admitted to a degree program but who are taking degree-credit courses to qualify for admission, to improve professional qualifications, for transfer credit or for personal interest.
Professional Development students are those enrolled for non-credit professional development courses.
Any person interested in pursuing learning opportunities is eligible to apply as a part-time Special student in degree-credit courses, subject to course availability and course prerequisites. The application fee is $35.00.
Special students enrol in the same courses and meet the same course requirements as students in degree programs and may register for day, evening, instructional television or Tapes-to-You courses at a distance.
All registrarial services for Special students are provided through the School of Continuing Education. Current or prospective part-time degree students are encouraged to consult the appropriate Faculty regulations.
Since the instructional language of the University is English, applicants (including Special students), must be able to understand and be understood in English, both written and oral.
See Admission Requirements for the statement of policy governing English language requirements for non-native speakers.
Special students may normally enrol in a maximum of 2.0 credits per academic session (Fall/Winter or Summer) and no more than the equivalent of 1.0 credit (e.g. two half-credit courses) in any one term. Deferred and supplemental (Fourth-year Engineering only), examinations scheduled during the term and audit courses are included in calculating the course load. (See p.49.)
Special students who have completed one or more full credits with an overall CI of 5.00 in all credits taken at Carleton (including failures) may register in the equivalent of 1.5 credits in each term of the Fall/Winter session.
During the Fall/Winter session, Special students may enrol in 5.0 credits under either of the following conditions:
1. The student is enrolled full time in a degree program at another institution and can present a Letter of Permission authorized by an appropriate official of the institution; or
2. The student holds an undergraduate degree from a recognized institution and wishes to pursue further study for professional development or in preparation for entry into graduate study.
Anyone wishing to be admitted eventually to a degree program is advised to note the specific Faculty requirements for course selection and the admission requirements for Special and Mature entrants as they are listed in this Calendar. Special students who have not completed an OSSD or equivalent may need to upgrade their qualifications by enrolling in courses at the Qualifying-University year level. Individuals seeking admission who need further information should inquire at the Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education.
Anyone wishing to enrol in a graduate-level course as a Special student must obtain a letter of permission from the Chair or Supervisor of Graduate Studies of the appropriate department. Anyone considering a graduate degree is urged to contact the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research prior to registration as a Special student. Special students enrolled in a graduate-level course are subject to Special student regulations and English language proficiency requirements outlined in the Undergraduate Calendar.
With the permission of the instructor, students may register as auditors in those courses which are not designated as having limited enrolment. Auditors receive no grade and no credit for courses audited.
Changes from credit to audit are not permitted in limited enrolment courses.
In order to be eligible for further registration, returning Special students must pass 4.0 of their previous 6.0 credits with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 credits. A grade of Abs is judged equivalent to a failure in determining eligibility for further registration as a Special student. Students who do not meet the continuation requirement will be required to withdraw from the University.
Students who are required by the University to withdraw from a degree or certificate program are ineligible to register as Special students for one calendar year. In addition, such students should not normally expect to gain readmission to a degree program on the basis of work completed as a Special student, nor should they expect to retain credit for these courses.
Special students wishing to make any change in their registration must do so through the Carleton University Touchtone Telephone Registration System.
Course changes must be made by the deadline dates designated in the Academic Year. Changes include additions, withdrawals, section changes, as well as changes of status from credit to audit or vice versa.
Please note that students who are withdrawing from a course or courses, or from the University entirely, must do so through the Carleton University Touchtone Telephone Registration System.
The date of withdrawal is the date on which the phone call is made to the Touchtone Telephone Registration System. Fee adjustments will also be calculated as of that date.
It is not possible to withdraw from a course(s) or from the University after the last date for withdrawal.
Notes:
1. The responsibility for taking all steps necessary for withdrawal rests entirely with the student. Non-attendance of classes, or informing an instructor of intent to withdraw does not constitute withdrawal.
2. A student who withdraws from a course retains no academic credit for any part of that course.
Please see Academic Standing and Conduct.
A Special student has the right to appeal any decision regarding the application or interpretation of academic regulations made by the School of Continuing Education.
Appeals must be made in writing and should be submitted to the Secretary, Special Student Policy and Appeals Committee, c/o School of Continuing Education, 302 Robertson Hall, Carleton University.
Special students interested in obtaining financial assistance are advised to contact the Student Awards Office at 520-3600 eight weeks prior to registration.
Special students may be admitted to a degree program if their academic achievement at Carleton University indicates a reasonable probability of future academic success. Previous post-secondary studies at other institutions will also be taken into consideration at the time the application for admission is evaluated. Students with previous, unsuccessful post-secondary studies are encouraged to contact Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education before attempting to qualify for admission on the basis of studies as a Special student.
Normally, in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, and the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management, Special students can be considered for admission to a three-year degree program after successfully completing at least 4.0 credits out of the first six attempts with a CI of 4.00 or better. The CI is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points accumulated over all attempts by the total number of attempts. (See Academic Standing, section 5.4.) Provided that there have been no unsuccessful attempts, students who perform at a higher level can gain admission after the successful completion of fewer credits.
2.0 credits with a CI of 10.00 or better, or
2.5 credits with a CI of 8.50 or better, or
3.0 credits with a CI of 7.00 or better, or
3.5 credits with a CI of 5.50 or better.
Normally, in the Faculty of Science, Special students can be considered for admission to a three-year degree program after passing at least 4.0 approved credits with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 credits. Students seeking admission to the Faculty of Science who do not have the necessary prerequisite subjects are usually not considered for admission until the necessary prerequisites have been successfully completed in addition to the 4.0 approved credits. The prerequisite subjects (OACs or equivalents) are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section. A grade of 60 percent or better is required in each prerequisite subject.
Special students wishing to apply for admission must meet the requirements within the previous 6.0 credits.
Special students wishing to apply for admission to the Faculty of Engineering or the Schools of Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Journalism, or Social Work, are urged to consult with Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education.
Mature Applicants are persons who satisfy all of the following requirements:
1. are 21 years of age, or over, by December 31 of the year in which they wish to enrol; and
2. are Canadian citizens or permanent residents of Canada; and
3. do not meet the normal admission requirements as published in this Calendar; and
4. have been away from full-time studies for a minimum of two calendar years; and
5. have not attended a university or college as full-time students.
Applicants who meet the definition of Mature Applicant will be considered for admission to full-time or part-time studies. They can apply for admission to a program in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, or Public Affairs and Management, or to a Major program in the Faculty of Science or to a degree program in Engineering, Architectural Studies, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or Social Work.
These applicants are required to submit proof of age, biographical information and a transcript of their most recent studies.
Special students who meet all of the criteria for Mature Applicants can be considered for admission as Mature Applicants if
a) they have completed as Special students, at Carleton University, 1.0 credit with a C- or better, in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit attempts); and
(b) they are eligible to continue as Special students at Carleton University; and
(c) they have completed any additional degree program prerequisites.
Mature Applicants, who as Special students at Carleton University, have not obtained a grade of C- or better in 1.0 credit (or two half-credits), in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit attempts), can attempt to qualify for subsequent admission by taking additional courses as a Special student at the University.
Individuals seeking admission under the Mature Applicant status who need further information should inquire at the Office of Admissions or the School of Continuing Education.
Mature Applicants will normally be admitted to the First year of a three-year degree program in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs and Management, or the First year of the undergraduate degree program in Social Work if they have:
(a) secondary school graduation in an academic program with a 60 percent average or better; or
(b) completed, as a Special student, at Carleton University, an appropriate 1.0 credit or two half-credits with C- or better in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit attempts); or
(c) other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for admission to Honours programs in Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs and Management and to the programs in Business, Humanities, Journalism, Music or Public Administration. If, however, at the end of their First year in another degree program, they meet the requirements for one of the above-mentioned programs, they can apply to transfer to that program.
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to the First year of a three-year program in the Faculty of Science or to the First year of a degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and in the Schools of Architecture, Computer Science, or Industrial Design if they have the prerequisite subjects for the program to which they wish to apply and if they have:
(a) secondary school graduation in an academic program with a 60 percent average or better; or
(b) completed, as a Special student, at Carleton University, an appropriate 1.0 credit or two half-credits with C- or better in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit attempts); or
(c) other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.
The prerequisite subjects (OACs or equivalents) for Engineering, Science, Architectural Studies, Computer Science, and for Industrial Design are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section. A grade of 60 percent or better is required in each prerequisite subject.
Persons applying for admission to these undergraduate degree programs, without the necessary prerequisites, will not normally be considered until the prerequisite subjects have been successfully completed. All applications are reviewed on an individual basis.
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for admission to Honours programs in Science. If, however, at the end of the First year of a three-year program, they meet the requirements for one of the Honours programs, they can apply to transfer to that program.
In programs such as Architectural Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design and Science, students must have completed mathematics and science courses at least at the OAC level before being considered for admission. These are called "prerequisite subjects". The specific OACs (or the equivalent) are listed by program.
Architectural Studies
Calculus or
Algebra/Geometry and
Physics
Computer Science
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Engineering
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Chemistry
Physics
Industrial Design
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Physics
Mathematics
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Science
Calculus and two of:
Algebra/Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
A grade of 60 percent or better is required in each subject.
Students who wish to attend Carleton to receive credits toward a degree program taken elsewhere are eligible to register at Carleton as Special students. Students must provide Continuing Education with a Letter of Permission from their home university well in advance of the session for which they plan to register.
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