General Admission Requirements and Procedures (cont'd)

13. Transfers from Post-Secondary Institutions: 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. Note: a portfolio is required.

Bachelor of Arts
English or anglais.

Bachelor of Arts (Biology)
English or anglais, and chemistry.

Bachelor of Arts (Economics)
English or anglais, mathematics.

Bachelor of Commerce
English or anglais; mathematics.

Bachelor of Computer Science
Mathematics.

Bachelor of Engineering
Mathematics, physics, chemistry.

Bachelor of Humanities
None specified. Note: a portfolio is required.

Bachelor of Industrial Design
Mathematics, physics. Note: a portfolio is required and an interview is recommended.

Bachelor of Information Technology
One experimental science, mathematics. Note: a portfolio is required for Interactive Multimedia and Design.

Bachelor of International Business
English or anglais; mathematics.

Bachelor of Journalism
None specified.

Bachelor of Mathematics
Mathematics

Bachelor of Music
None specified. Note: an audition is required.

Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management
None specified.

Bachelor of Science
Mathematics, two experimental sciences.

Bachelor of Social Work
None specified. Note: a personal information document is required.

14. Provisional Admission

Some transfer applicants (those who have attended a Canadian university, an Ontario College of Applied Arts and Technology (CAAT) or a 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.

15. 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

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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:

1. secondary school graduation in an academic program with a 60 percent average;or
2. 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
3. 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 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;

1. secondary school graduation in an academic program with an average of 70 percent or better;
2. 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;
3. 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:

1. secondary school graduation in an academic program with an average of 70 percent or better;
2. 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;
3. 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 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.

Admission to the Bachelor of Information Technology

Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to first year of the Bachelor of Information Technology if they have the prerequisite subjects* for the program and if they have:

1. secondary school graduation in an academic program with an average of 65 percent or better, or
2. 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
3. other academic or work experience which, in the opinion of the admissions committee, indicates a likelihood of success at university.

Special Students Wishing to Applay as Mature Applicants

Special students who meet all of the criteria for Mature Applicants can be considered for admission as Mature Applicants if:

1. 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
2. they are eligible to continue as Special students at Carleton University; and
3. they have completed any additional degree program prerequisite subjects that 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.

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