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General Admission Requirements
Persons wishing to follow programs of study leading to a degree or certificate must be formally admitted to the University.
Persons wishing to register in degree-credit courses without having been formally admitted to the University may do so as Special students.
Minimum entrance requirements vary from program to program. Applicants should note that meeting the minimum requirements of a program does not guarantee them admission to the University. Applications from students whose grades do not meet the requirements in a given year or program will be considered individually. Students in this category may be asked to provide additional information to assist the University in determining where there are special circumstances that would permit their admission to Carleton.
This publication contains admission requirements for the 2001-2002 academic year only. Students wishing to apply for 2002-2003 should contact Admissions Services for information on requirements and procedures.
Individuals who are in any doubt about their eligibility for admission are encouraged to enquire at Admissions Services.
Accessibility for Students with Disabilities
Carleton University is committed to making reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities, and actively encourages application from students with disabilities. This commitment includes gaining an understanding of the circumstances of an individual's disabilities and to adjusting services to all academically qualified individuals to compete on an equitable basis.
Students are encouraged to contact the Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities for further information to enable them to assess the extent to which specialized services will be available.
Academic accessibility is intrinsically linked to physical accessibility. Carleton is committed to continually monitoring and upgrading physical accessibility to whatever extent is possible.
A Standing Committee of Senate monitors the needs and problems of students with disabilities in conjunction with their academic problems and makes recommendation for improvements.
(See Student Services, Paul Menton Centre for Students with Disabilities)
Multiple Undergraduate Programs
Students who already possess an undergraduate degree, certificate, or diploma from another university or from Carleton University, may apply for admission to a second undergraduate program. In such circumstances, the minimum requirement will be 5.0 additional credits, at least 3.0 of which must be in the area of specialization of the new program. For a second or subsequent undergraduate program, the appropriate residence requirement must be met.
English Language Requirements
The language of instruction at Carleton University is English. In their own interest, students whose first language is not English must demonstrate that they can cope with the language demands of an English language university, and they can do so by following one of two options:
Option 1
In order to be eligible for admission to an undergraduate degree program at Carleton University without any English as a Second Language Requirement, all international applicants and Canadian citizens and residents whose first language is not English or French are required:
to present transcripts to indicate that they have studied for the last three years (full-time) in a high-school, college or university in Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom or any other country in which the primary language is English and where the language of instruction in the relevant educational institution was exclusively English; or
to present a Regular (R) placement category on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment; or
to present a minimum score of 237 on the computer based Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or 580 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL).
Applicants whose first language is French must present transcripts to indicate that they have taken four years of anglais in a Canadian secondary school in order to be admitted without an English as a Second Language Requirement.
Option 2
International applicants, and Canadian citizens and residents who do not meet the requirements stated in Option 1, are required to complete an approved assessment of English as a Second Language administered by the University’s School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies. Depending on the results of this assessment, and based on the recommendations of the School, these applicants may be:
admitted to a degree program without further English as a Second Language Requirements; or
admitted to a degree program in which they will be required to complete the English as a Second Language Requirement. Such students will be permitted to register for a program of either full- or part-time studies, which will include one or more credit courses in English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes beginning in the first term of study; or
permitted to register as Special (non-degree) students on the condition that they enrol in appropriate credit courses in English as a Second Language for Academic purposes; or
permitted to register in non-credit intensive courses in English as a Second Language offered by the School.
To satisfy the English as a Second Language Requirement, students must earn a grade of B- or better in either Advanced English as a Second Language for Academic Purposes 21.190 or in Advanced English as a Second Language for Engineering Purposes 21.195.
Students are excpected to complete the English as a Second Language Requirement within one calendar year of their initial enrolment in credit courses. Students are able to satisfy this requirement at anytime during the year by achieving a Regular (R) placement category on the Canadian Academic English Language (CAEL) Assessment or by achieving a minimum score of 237 on the computer based Test of English as a Foreign Language or 580 on the Test of English as a Foreign Language. In exceptional circumstances, permission to continue in a second Fall/Winter term registration in ESL courses may be granted by the appropriate Registrar (in consultation with the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies.) Subsequent registration will be denied to students with the English as a Second Language Requirement if the requirement has not yet been met and if they do not show both continuous enrolment and continuous progress in ESL courses (as determined by the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies).
For further information regarding the English as a Second Language Requirement and admission, contact Admissions Services.
Dates of Entry
Students may be admitted to register in January, May and July as well as in September. (See p.12 for details on the Academic Year.) It should be noted however, that a full range of courses is only offered during the Fall/Winter session, i.e. September to May.
Levels of Entry
Students may be admitted to Qualifying-University year, First- or upper years depending upon academic qualification. When a student is admitted at the Qualifying-University year level, an Honours degree program is normally five years in length (i.e. Qualifying-University, First, Second, Third, Fourth) and a B.A. degree program is normally four years in length (i.e. First, Second, Third). When a student is admitted at the First-year level, the degree program is normally four years for an Honours degree and three years for a B.A. degree. Beyond First year, remaining degree requirements are determined by the total number of credits required for that particular degree program less those credits granted on transfer from previous post-secondary studies.
It should be noted that students who are being considered for admission to the Qualifying-University year level may, at the time of admission, receive credit for work completed at that level in the Canadian high school system.
Concurrent Studies
The Concurrent Studies program enables Secondary School students to begin University-level study while completing any outstanding requirements for their high school diploma. The availability of the Concurrent Studies program will be of particular interest to those students in semestered schools who are not taking a full load of high school credits in their final year of study. Students in non-semestered high schools may also wish to take advantage of this opportunity in their final year if they are not taking a full credit load.
Students who wish to take advantage of the Concurrent Studies program will register as Special students. Special students are permitted to take up to 2.0 approved First-year credits in the Fall/Winter Session and 2.0 approved First-year credits in the Summer Session. With admission to a degree program, program requirements for a degree will be reduced by the number of credits successfully completed as part of the Concurrent Studies program that are appropriate to the degree. Other universities normally grant credit on admission for courses taken at Carleton as a Special student.
Accelerated Progress
Exceptional students who are entering Carleton's Qualifying-University year will be interested in the accelerated progress policy. This unique policy is designed to enable very capable students to proceed towards a degree at a rate commensurate with their ability in university work.
Above-average performance is rewarded with a reduction in credit requirements. For example, in an Arts or Science program, the maximum reduction possible under this policy could result in a student obtaining a degree in three years beyond Grade 12. Detailed requirements are shown in the Calendar entries for faculties.
Qualifying-University Year
This program is offered in the Bachelor of Arts, the Bachelor of Engineering and the Bachelor of Science programs. Students interested in other undergraduate degree programs must first complete an appropriate Qualifying-University year program in Arts, Engineering or Science.
Certificate and Diploma Programs
In addition to offering seventeen undergraduate degree programs, for which the admission requirements are stated on the following pages, Carleton offers five certificate programs and one diploma program, as follows:
Certificate in English Language and Composition
Admission Requirements
A university degree or teaching certificate. This is an in-service certificate intended primarily for practising teachers, in order to upgrade their knowledge of those areas of language and of writing theory that underlie the Ontario guidelines and support documents.
Refer to the Department of English Language and Literature for program details.
Certificate in Public Service Studies
Admission Requirements
The basic admission requirement is the completion of the OSSD or the equivalent, with an overall average of 60 percent or better on six OACs. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations (see Mature and Special Admissions).
Candidates may be admitted with advanced standing, but must complete at least 4.0 credits, including all core courses, for the Certificate at Carleton University. Students who have completed an undergraduate degree are not eligible for admission to this program.
Refer to Public Administration for program details.
Certificate in the Teaching of English as a Second Language
Admission Requirements
Applicants are admitted on the recommendation of the School of Linguistics and Applied Language Studies. Applicants must have either completed a first degree or be registered in a B.A. (Honours) program (in any discipline) at Carleton University.
Refer to Linguistics and Applied Language Studies for program details.
Certificate in French Language Studies
Admission Requirements
The basic admission requirement is the completion of the OSSD or the equivalent, with an overall average of 60 percent or better calculated on six OACs. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations (see Mature and Special Admissions).
Candidates are required to take Self-Assessment Questionnaire For Placement in a French Language Course in the Registration Instructions booklet before entry into the program. Depending on the results of the French Placement procedure, candidates may be required to complete one or more prerequisite French courses before taking any required certificate courses.
Refer to the Department of French for program details.
Certificate in French Translation Studies
Admission Requirements
The basic admission requirement is the completion of the OSSD or the equivalent, with an overall average of 60 percent or better calculated on six OACs. Special consideration will be extended to other applicants under Mature Applicant regulations (see Mature and Special Students Admissions).
Candidates are required to take the Self-Assessment Questionnaire For Placement in a French Language Course in the Registration Instructions booklet before entry into the program. Depending on the results of the French Placement procedure, candidates may be required to complete one or more prerequisite French courses before taking any required certificate courses.
Refer to the Department of French for program details.
Diploma In Sonic Design
Admission Requirements
Applicants must have successfully completed the OSSD, including six OACs at High School or equivalent. Admission may be screened and/or restricted. Students should also have at least a 75 percent average in OACs.
Refer to Music for program details.
High School Applicants
Ontario
The minimum admission requirements to be considered are:
the completion of the OSSD; and
six OACs, including specific program prerequisites.
The overall admission average and mix of OACs required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the student is applying. Detailed admission requirements for each undergraduate degree program can be found in "Summary of Admission Requirements".
Holding the minimum admission requirements only establishes eligibility for consideration to Carleton University programs. Admission averages will vary from year to year and will be determined by the availability of places and by the number of applicants. The overall admission average may be higher than the stated minimum requirements.
Students who feel that their high school grade average does not reflect their potential are encouraged to apply to the Enriched Support Program.
Carleton University utilizes, for admission purposes, the credit system as defined by the Ministry of Education, Universities and Colleges.. In calculating averages, the weighting factor assigned to a subject will be directly proportional to the credit value of that subject.
Admission Requirements for 2003
Graduates of the new Ontario secondary school program will first apply for admission to Carleton University in 2003. To assist students in preparing for university study, Senate has approved admission requirements for September 2003 framed in terms of the new Grade 12 credits. During the transition period after 2003, applicants may offer a combination of Grade 12 credits and OACs. These requirements are subject to review as the new secondary program is implemented. The final admission requirements for 2003 will be presented in the Undergraduate Calendar for 2003-2004.
General Admission Requirement
Starting in September 2003, standard admission to any undergraduate program of the University will require the Ontario Secondary Diploma including six credits in Grade 12 courses of University or University/College type.
In addition admission to certain degree programs requires specific Grade 12 credits as follows.
Bachelor of Architectural Studies
Physics and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics.
Note: a portfolio is required.
Bachelor of Arts
English (or Anglais)
and for BA Biology
Chemistry.
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics are recommended.and for BA Economics
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management.
Bachelor of Commerce
English, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management.
Bachelor of Computer Science
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics.
Bachelor of Engineering
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics.
English or Français is recommended.Bachelor of Humanities
None.
Note: a portfolio is required.
Bachelor of Industrial Design
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics and Physics.
English is recommended.Note: a portfolio is required.
Bachelor of International Business
English, and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management.
Bachelor of Journalism
English is recommended.
Bachelor of Mathematics
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics.
Bachelor of Music
English is recommended.
Note: an audition is required.
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management
None.
Bachelor of Science
Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics.
Geometry and Discrete Mathematics is strongly recommended.
Bachelor of Social Work
English is recommended.
Note: a personal information document is required.
Degree Proposed – Grade 12 U and UC courses Architectural Studies Physics and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus or Geometry and Discrete Mathematics Arts English (or Anglais) - and for BA Biology Chemistry
[Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, and Geometry and Discrete Math. are recommended]- and for BA Economics Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management Commerce English, Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, one of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Data Management Computer Science Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry and Discrete Mathematics Engineering Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Chemistry, Physics [English or Français is recommended] Humanities None Industrial Design Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics and Physics [English is recommended] International Business English, and one of Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus, Geometry and Discrete Mathematics or Mathematics for Information Management Journalism [English is recommended] Mathematics Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and Geometry & Discrete Mathematics Music [English is recommended] Public Affairs and Policy Management None Science Advanced Functions and Introductory Calculus and two of Geometry and Discrete Mathematics, Biology, Chemistry, Earth and Space Science or Physics [Geometry and Discrete Mathematics is strongly recommended
Social Work [English is recommended]
Quebec
Students from the Province of Quebec may apply for admission to Carleton University either upon completion of the Secondary V Certificate or after completing work towards the Collegial diploma. (See Quebec CEGEPs.)
Students applying on the basis of high school studies will be considered for admission to the Qualifying-University year as follows:
General Statement
The Quebec Secondary V Certificate, with a 75 percent average or better and including six college preparatory subjects at the Secondary V level.
Individual Degree Program Requirements
Bachelor of Arts
Secondary V work to include two of: English; a language other than English; mathematics (functions).
Bachelor of Engineering
Secondary V work to include: mathematics (functions); chemistry; physics.
Bachelor of Science
Secondary V work to include: mathematics (functions); two natural sciences (chemistry and physics).
Students who have completed a Grade 12 program will be considered for admission to First year.
Other Canadian Provinces
Applicants to degree programs at Carleton must normally be admissible to a university in their own province.
From the Canadian provinces and territories whose pre-university studies culminate in 12 years of schooling, graduates are considered for direct admission into First year. At the present time, graduates from high schools in the following provinces and territories are considered for admission. The overall average required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the students are applying.
Alberta
British Columbia and The Yukon
Manitoba
New Brunswick
Newfoundland
Northwest Territories
Nova Scotia
Nunavut
Prince Edward Island
Saskatchewan
It is recognized that the curriculum of some provinces does not include an introductory course in calculus, or that a final-year mathematics course may have only a few weeks of an introduction to calculus, or that only a few schools in a particular province or territory may offer a calculus course to a selected group of students. In instances where no calculus is presented, and there is a requirement for it in the University program to which the student is admitted, adjustments may have to be made to include Mathematics 69.007* (Introductory Calculus) as an extra half credit beyond the normal degree program requirements.
It is recognized that the curriculum of some provinces does not include an equivalent to OAC Algebra/Geometry. In instances where no equivalent to Algebra/Geometry is presented, and there is a requirement for it in the University program to which the student is admitted, adjustments may have to be made to include Mathematics 69.017* (Algebra and Geometry). In some degree programs, this will be an extra half credit beyond the normal degree requirements.
It should be noted that for some restricted-enrolment programs, preference may be given to applicants who, along with a high academic standing, have completed an introductory course in calculus.
The United States
1. Applicants who have completed Grade 12 in the United States or in a U.S. overseas school will be considered for admission to First year. The Grade 12 program must include at least four academic units, and a minimum of 16 academic units must have been completed in Grades 9 to 12.
2. An average of B- or better is required for admission. For Honours programs, an average of A is required. In either case, the applicants must be ranked in the first quarter of their class.
3. Applicants are encouraged to submit SAT scores to supplement their application for admission to the University.
4. Applicants failing to meet the foregoing requirements but with otherwise a good academic record may be considered for admission to an appropriate Qualifying-University year program.
Other High School Systems
Applicants who have completed high school diploma requirements in other than Canadian or American high school systems will be considered for admission at the appropriate level of entry. Individuals from foreign systems of education will be considered for admission to First year only if they are able to present sufficient evidence that their secondary school background is appropriate to this level of entry with respect to academic content and level of achievement.
Generally speaking, such applicants must meet requirements for admission to a university in their own country.
The following certificates may be accepted to meet admission requirements to First year:
United Kingdom, West Indies, East and West Africa, Hong Kong: The General Certificate of Education (or the equivalent) with satisfactory standing in five subjects at Ordinary Level (or equivalent) and two suitable subjects at Advanced Level.
International: The International Baccalaureate.
The following certificates may be accepted to meet admission requirements to the Qualifying-University year:
United Kingdom, West Indies, East and West Africa, Hong Kong: The General Certificate of Education (or equivalent) with satisfactory standing in five subjects at the Ordinary Level (or equivalent), or the General Certificate of Secondary Education (U.K.) with satisfactory standing in five courses.
Note: Students who achieve at a high level may qualify for a possible reduction in degree requirements. (See Accelerated Progress)
Special Requirements for Overseas Students
Translation of Documents
The University must be in receipt of all official documents by May 1. Applicants from non-English speaking countries must arrange to submit certified English translations of their academic documents.
Financial Information
The University has no scholarships or financial assistance plans available for incoming foreign students at the undergraduate level.
Transfers from Post-Secondary Institutions
Residence Requirement
In order to qualify for a Bachelor's degree, or a certificate from Carleton University, an undergraduate student must complete at Carleton University at least the equivalent of the final year of that degree program, or at least 4.0 credits for any certificate.
When a faculty of the University further specifies "core" level, and detailed departmental requirements, such as Design Project or Honours Thesis, these must also be fulfilled.
Universities
1. Carleton University subscribes to the following General Policy on the Transfer of Course Credits, as adopted by the Council of Ontario Universities:
Acceptance of transfer credits among Ontario universities shall be based on the recognition that, while learning experiences may differ in a variety of ways, their substance may be essentially equivalent in terms of their content and rigour. Insofar as possible, acceptance of transfer should allow for the maximum recognition of previous learning experience in university-level courses.
Subject to degree, grade and program requirements, any course offered for credit by one university shall be accepted for credit by another Ontario university when there is an essential equivalency in course content.
Please contact Carleton's Admissions Services for information about transferring specific courses.
2. Students applying from other recognized universities may be admitted with advanced standing if they are eligible to continue at the institution from which they wish to transfer and if they present an acceptable average.
An applicant who is attending or has attended institutions of post-secondary education must present:
(a) Official Certified Transcripts of academic records mailed directly to this University by the registrars of the institutions attended;
(b) In addition, applicants who have taken only one year of study past the secondary school level may be required to submit an official transcript of high school marks mailed directly to Carleton University by the high school concerned.
Credit may be received for courses taken at other recognized degree-granting institutions if:
(i) courses are relevant to a student's proposed program; and
(ii) the appropriate department recommends that such courses be credited to a student's program. Each application will be evaluated on its own merits.
Students who apply for admission to an undergraduate degree program who already possess an undergraduate degree from either Carleton or another university, are required to complete a minimum of one year's academic work at Carleton University as specified by the department in which the degree is to be taken in order to qualify for another undergraduate degree. (See Multiple Undergraduate Programs.)
Provisional Admission
Some transfer applicants (those who have attended only one Canadian university or Quebec CEGEP and have demonstrated better than average academic achievement) will automatically be considered for provisional admission. The provisional approval will be given prior to the completion of the student's current year, and will provide a detailed statement of the credits to be granted upon transfer. Admission will be confirmed upon presentation of a final transcript that indicates the successful completion of all courses with suitable standing.
Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology (CAATs)
In Program Applicants:
Students from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology who have not completed all requirements in a two or three year Applied Arts and Science diploma program or a two year General Arts and Technology diploma program and who present a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B standing in the Carleton University grading system) will be considered for admission to a Bachelor of Arts« degree program based on the following guidelines:
1. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and who have completed all diploma requirements except the last term/semester in a three year Applied Arts and Science Diploma Program, will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 5.0 credits (equivalent to one year). The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the Applied Arts and Science diploma program and the admission requirements of the BA degree program.
2. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and who have completed all diploma requirements except the last term/semester in a two year Applied Arts and Science Diploma Program or a two year General Arts and Science Diploma Program, will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 3.0 credits. The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the diploma program and the admission requirements of the BA degree program.
3. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. and who have completed two years of a three year Applied Arts and Science Diploma program will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 4.0 credits. The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the Applied Arts and Science diploma program and the admission requirements of the BA degree program.
4. Applicants who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. after the first year of a two or three year Applied Arts and Science Diploma program or a two year General Arts and Science Diploma Program will be considered for admission to first year of a BA degree program.
CAAT Graduate Applicants:
B.A.(Honours) and B.A. degrees
Students from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology who have successfully graduated in a two or three year Applied Arts and Science Diploma Program or a two year General Arts and Science Diploma Program and who present a minimum 3.0 grade point average (B standing on the Carleton grading system) will be considered for admission to a Bachelor of Arts* degree program based on the following guidelines:
1. Graduates of a two year Applied Arts and Science Diploma Program or a two year General Arts and Science Diploma Program who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 5.0 credits (equivalent to one year). The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the diploma program and the admission requirements of the BA degree program.
2. Graduates of a three year Applied Arts and Science Diploma program who present a minimum 3.0 G.P.A. will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 7.0 credits.
The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the Applied Arts and Science diploma program and the admission requirements of the BA degree program.
*These conditions apply only to CAAT students who apply for admission to Bachelor of Arts Programs.
Other degrees
CAAT In Program Applicants and CAAT Graduate Applicants are eligible to apply for other degree programs which include the Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Engineering, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architectural Studies, Bachelor of Industrial Design, Bachelor of Social Work, Bachelor of Journalism, Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management, Bachelor of International Business, Bachelor of Computer Science, Bachelor of Mathematics and Bachelor of Music. Such persons may enquire about the possibilities of admission by contacting Admissions Services and consulting the information below.
Students from Ontario Colleges of Applied Arts and Technology who present a minimum Second-Class Honours standing will be considered for admission to the University and may receive advanced standing to a maximum of the equivalence of First year. Assessments regarding admission and advanced standing will be based on the following guidelines:
1. Applicants who have achieved an overall Second-Class standing or better, or who have Second-Class standing or better in the last two semesters in a three-year CAAT program, will be considered for admission with advanced standing to a maximum of 5.0 credits (equivalent to one year). The advanced standing would be granted according to the appropriateness of the CAAT program, the course concentration and the achievement in relevant courses.
2. Applicants who have achieved an overall Second-Class standing or better, or who have Second-Class standing or better in the last two semesters of a two-year program, will be considered for admission. While such applicants will not normally receive advanced standing, exceptional applicants can receive advanced standing on the recommendation of the appropriate academic department(s).
3. Applicants who have completed two years of a three-year program and who have achieved an overall Second-Class standing or better, or who have Second-Class standing or better in the last two semesters, will be considered for admission. While such applicants will not normally receive advanced standing, exceptional applicants can receive advanced standing on the recommendation of the appropriate academic department(s).
4. Applicants who have completed the first year of a three-year CAAT program with an overall First-Class standing will be considered for admission to First year of an appropriate University program.
5. Graduates of a two-year or a three-year CAAT program or applicants who have completed two years of a three-year CAAT program who do not meet the minimum published requirements but who are presenting Third-Class standing may receive special consideration on an individual basis.
Other students presenting an incomplete program normally will not be considered for admission to Carleton University on the basis of that program. Such persons may enquire about possible alternatives if they are desirous of seeking admission to a Carleton University degree program at some future date.
Quebec CEGEPs
Admission Requirements
1. A CEGEP applicant who has completed successfully 12 "General" or pre-university courses will be considered for admission to First year, without advanced standing. The overall average required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the student is applying.
2. CEGEP applicants who have successfully completed more than 12 "General" or pre-university courses will be considered for admission with advanced standing based on the number of courses in excess of 12 and not to exceed the equivalent in credits of the First year of the program to which they are admitted. The overall average required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the student is applying.
3. CEGEP applicants from a three year program who have successfully completed more than 12 "General" or pre-university courses will be considered for admission to First year. The overall average required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the student is applying. They may receive advanced standing for courses taken in addition to these 12 provided they correspond to those in the program to which they were admitted. The number of advanced standing credits will not exceed those of First year.
All applicants should note that failures in their CEGEP studies can adversely affect their admissibility.
Subject Requirements
Although specific subject requirements have been kept to a minimum, the following are considered necessary prerequisites for the degree program indicated:
Bachelor of Architectural Studies: mathematics; physics.
Bachelor of Arts: English or anglais.
Bachelor of Commerce: English or anglais; mathematics.
Bachelor of Computer Science: mathematics.
Bachelor of Engineering: mathematics; physics; chemistry.
Bachelor of Humanities: none specified
Bachelor of Industrial Design: mathematics; physics
Bachelor of International Business: English or anglais; mathematics.
Bachelor of Journalism: none specified.
Bachelor of Mathematics: mathematics
Bachelor of Music: none specified.
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management: none specified.
Bachelor of Science: mathematics; two experimental sciences.
Bachelor of Social Work: none specified
Mature and Special Students Admissions
Mature Applicants
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 B.A. program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or in the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management, or to a degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Humanities, Industrial Design, Mathematics or Social Work.
These applicants are required to submit proof of age, biographical information and a transcript of their most recent studies.
Admission to the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, or to the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management
Mature Applicants will normally be admitted to the First year of a B.A. 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 (the overall average required is dependent upon the degree or program for which the student is applying); or
(b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or two half credits) with C- or better standing in the first attempt (or in both of the first two half-credit course attempts); or
(c) other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.
Note: Applicants to B.A. Biology must present an OAC in Chemistry.
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for admission to Honours programs in Arts and Social Sciences, Public Affairs and Management and to the programs in Business, Journalism, Music, or Public Affairs and Policy Management. 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.
Admission to the Schools of Architecture, Computer Science, and Industrial Design
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to the First year 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 (b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or two half credits) with C- or better standing 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 Architectural Studies, Computer Science, and for Industrial Design are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section.
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.
Admission to the Faculty of Engineering
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to First year of a degree program in the Faculty of Engineering if they have the prerequisite subjects for the program and if they have;
(a) secondary school graduation in an academic program with an average of 70 percent or better;
(b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, one appropriate full-credit (or two half-credits) with a C- or better standing 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 equivalent) for Engineering 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 this undergraduate degree program 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.
Admission to the Faculty of Science
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to the First year of a Major program in the Faculty of Science if they have the prerequisite subjects for the program and if they have:
(a) secondary school graduation in an academic program with an average of 70 percent or better;
(b) completed, as a Special student at Carleton University, one appropriate full-credit (or two half-credits) with a C- or better standing 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 prerequisites subjects (OACs or equivalent) for Science are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section.
Persons applying for admission to this undergraduate degree program 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 Major program, they meet the requirements for one of the Honours programs, they can apply to transfer to that program.
Special Students Wishing to Apply as Mature Applicants
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 a Special student, at Carleton University, one appropriate full credit (or two half credits) with a C- or better standing, 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 prerequisite subjects which may be required for a particular program.
Mature Applicants, who as Special students at Carleton University, have not obtained a grade of C- or better in one full 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 through additional courses as a Special student at the University.
Individuals seeking admission under the Mature Applicant status who need further information should inquire at Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education.
Special Students
Admission to a Degree Program as a Special Student
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 the 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 or Public Affairs and Management, a Special student can be considered for admission to a B.A. degree program after successfully completing at least 4.0 credits (or the equivalent), out of the first six attempts with a CI of 4.00 or better. Every grade which appears on the official transcript constitutes an attempt. Attempts are weighted according to the credit value of the course. See Attempts, section 5.4. The CI is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points accumulated over all attempts by the total number of attempts. See Continuation Index, section 5.6. Provided that there have been no unsuccessful attempts, students who perform at a higher level can gain admission after fewer credits, i.e. after successful completion of:
2.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CI of 10.00 or better, or
2.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CI of 8.50 or better, or
3.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CI of 7.00 or better, or
3.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CI of 5.50 or better.
Normally, in the Faculty of Science, a Special student can be considered for admission to a Major program after passing at least 4.0 approved full credits (or the equivalent) with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 full credits (or equivalent). 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 (or the equivalent). The prerequisite subjects (OACs or equivalents) are found at the end of this section under Prerequisite Subjects. An average of 70 percent or better is required in the prerequisite subjects. The grade offered in OAC Calculus must be 60 percent or better, and no more than one of the remaining two prerequisite subjects may be offered with a grade below 60 percent.
Special students wishing to apply for admission must meet the requirements within the previous 6.0 full credits (or the equivalent).
Special students who meet the age requirement for Mature Applicants can normally be considered for admission on this basis only if they meet all admission requirements for Mature Applicants.
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 the Admissions Services and Academic Records or the School of Continuing Education.
Prerequisite Subjects
In programs such as Architectural Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design, Mathematics and Science, students must have completed mathematics and science courses at least at the OAC level before being considered for admission. Students must have completed mathematics at the OAC level before being considered for admission to Commerce and International Business. These are called "prerequisite subjects". The specific OACs (or the equivalent) are listed by program.
Architectural Studies
Calculus or
Algebra/Geometry and
PhysicsCommerce
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
EnglishComputer Science
Calculus
Algebra/GeometryEngineering
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Chemistry
PhysicsIndustrial Design
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
PhysicsInternational Business
English
Calculus or Algebra/Geometry or Finite Math
For all of the above programs a grade of 60 percent or better is required in each subject.Mathematics
Calculus
Algebra/GeometryScience
Calculus and two of:
Algebra/Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
PhysicsAn average of 70 percent (75 percent for Honours) or better is required in the prerequisite subjects. The grade offered in OAC Calculus must be 60 percent or better, and no more than one of the remaining two prerequisite subjects may be offered with a grade below 60 percent.
Previous Carleton Students
All former students who have been formally admitted to a degree or certificate program at the undergraduate level, and who are seeking readmission either to that program or to another program, are governed by differing regulations, depending upon the faculty or school that offers the program
Please refer to the relevant program section of this Calendar or, if there is no specific entry dealing with readmission in that section, consult the appropriate Faculty Registrarial Services office to determine whether or not it is necessary to submit a new application for admission. Please note that previous Carleton students applying to limited enrolment programs must apply by the published deadlines.
Admission Procedures
How to Apply
Prospective students, when requesting an application directly from the University, should provide a complete outline of their academic background.
1. The following applicants must apply through the Ontario Universities' Application Centre (OUAC):
(a) Current Ontario high school students should obtain a preprinted application form from their high school and arrange to have it submitted to the Application Centre.
(b) Overseas applicants can obtain a copy of the OUAC 105F application form designed for them either by contacting the Application Centre at 650 Woodlawn Road West P.O. Box 1328, Guelph, Ontario, Canada. N1H 7P4 or the Undergraduate Recruitment Office, 315 Robertson Hall, Carleton University, 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, K1S 5B6. Applicants can also apply directly online at Carleton University's website at www.admissions.carleton.ca/ia.
(c) Other applicants should obtain a common application form from Admissions Services, Carleton University, and submit this completed form to the Application Centre.
2. All applicants are required to reveal all previous secondary and post-secondary studies (whether they were successfully completed or not) when completing the application for admission.
3. Previous Carleton University students do not apply through the Application Centre unless they also wish to be considered for admission to another Ontario university. If they wish to apply solely to Carleton, applicants can apply directly online at Carleton University's website at www.admissions.carleton.ca/applicant/cs. They can also request a Carleton application form from Admissions Services and submit the completed form directly to that office. If they wish to apply to another Ontario university as well as to Carleton, they should, in addition, request a common application form (OUAC 105), complete and mail it with the application fee to the Centre. Carleton should not be included as a choice on the OUAC 105 form.
Application Deadlines
The following are application dates for the 2001-2002 admission year:
February 1: Applicants to the Bachelor of Architectural Studies and the Bachelor of Social Work degree programs.
March 1: Applicants to the Bachelor of Humanities, the Bachelor of Industrial Design and the Bachelor of Music degree programs.
April 1: Applicants whose documents originate outside Canada or the United States.
May 1: Applicants to the School of Journalism and Communication.
June 1: All applicants whose documents originate in Canada or the United States, except applicants to the School of Architecture, the College of the Humanities, the School of Industrial Design, the School of Journalism and Communication, Music or the School of Social Work.
June 30: Students registered in a degree program at Carleton University applying for a transfer to another degree program.
Note: Applications for admission may be received after these dates, but the University cannot guarantee that all late applications will be processed in time for registration in the academic session requested. Applicants to programs with limited enrolment should note that such programs may be filled by this date.
Documents
Documents submitted in support of an application for admission become the property of the University. In some cases, original documents (for example, General Certificate of Education) may be returned to the applicant.
The University may nullify an admission and revoke a registration if it finds that an applicant for admission or registration has, in the process, provided false or incomplete information.
Applicants who are unable to submit documents of previous academic studies as a result of natural disaster, armed conflict, or the securing of refugee status are subject to the following policy:
1. Applicants who are unable to submit supporting documents will not be admitted. They will be encouraged to register as Special students and qualify for admission by taking courses at the University.
2. Applicants who can submit official transcripts but cannot submit course descriptions will be admitted to First year if:
(i) their academic record meets the standards required by the program for which they are applying;
(ii) their high school studies include prerequisite subjects for admission to First year.
3. Applications from candidates who can provide course descriptions based on their recollection of the courses which they have taken will be treated according to the same procedures as those which apply to applicants who cannot submit course descriptions (see 2. above).
Early Admission
Offers of early admission will be based on the previous year final and current year interim marks.
For Ontario high school applicants, offers of admission will be made from the end of March to mid-June for the 2001 admissions cycle. The onus is on each student who does not receive an offer of early admission to supply official final marks to Admissions Services.
Out-of-province applicants will receive an offer of admission as soon as interim marks are received by the University and the assessment is completed.
Applicants to a restricted enrolment program should note that their acceptance to an offer of admission must be received by Admissions Services within three weeks from the date on the offer of admission.
Carleton reserves the right to withdraw offers of admission for failure to complete the school year satisfactorily. In addition, applicants are advised that although they may receive an offer of admission based on interim marks, final marks, when they are received, will become part of the University's admission record.
Deferred Admission
How to Postpone an Offer of Admission
If an applicant is unable to attend Carleton Unviersity for the term specified on their Offer of Admission and wish to postpone their studies, they may ask for a deferred admission. A "Request to Defer Admission" form and a fee of $30 must be received by Admissions Services within two weeks after the beginning of the term for which they have been admitted. A copy of the "Request to Defer Admission" form is available on Carleton University's website at http://admissions.carleton.ca/applicant/defer.pdf.
Applicants who have been granted a deferred admission will receive before their registration, an updated Statement of Standing which will reflect any changes in their program requirements that may have occurred in the intervening time because of changes in programs and/or regulations.
Carleton University will not consider deferred admisison for anyone admitted to a limited enrolment program or a program that requires additional materials, such as portfolios or auditions in the decision-making process. Students who have been admitted to these programs and wish to postpone their studies for one year should contact Admissions Services to have their application for admission deferred until the next admission cycle. At that time their application will be studied with those of other applicants to the program.
It is not possible to defer admission to Carleton University if the student is presently attending another post-secondary institution. Applicants who have been granted a deferred admission and who register at another post-secondary institution will have their admission withdrawn and will have to submit a new application for admission.
Please contact Undergraduate Recruitment at (613) 520-3663 to obtain a copy of the "Request to Defer Admission" form or for any additional information.
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