8. Graduation

8.1 Graduation Requirements

In order for students to receive their degree, they must fulfil:

a) all the requirements of the department(s), school(s) or
institute(s) in which they are taking the degree;
b) all Faculty regulations;
c) all University regulations;
d) all financial obligations to the University.

The student is responsible for meeting graduation requirements.

8.2 Application for Graduation

Students must apply for graduation. Completed applications must be received by the Registrar's Office by the following deadlines:

for Spring Graduation (June)
February 1

for Fall Graduation (November)
September 1

for Winter Graduation (February)
December 1

8.3 Minimum CGPA Requirements for Graduation

Table 3: Standard Minimum CGPA Requirements for Graduation

Note: some programs have higher standards.

8.4 Recognition of High Academic Achievement

At graduation, students with high academic achievement may have this accomplishment recognized by a special notation on their transcript and Diploma. To be awarded High Honours, Highest Honours, Distinction or High Distinction, students must satisfy the appropriate regulations of their faculty and in addition the following university rules.

Graduating students in Honours degree programs qualify for graduation with High Honours or with Highest Honours if they:

a) have completed a minimum of 10.0 credits toward the degree at Carleton University;

b) have achieved the standards for:

Highest Honours: Major CGPA of 10.00 or better and an Overall CGPA of 8.00 or better;

High Honours: Major CGPA of 9.00 or better and an Overall CGPA of 7.00 or better.

Graduating students in Engineering and Design programs qualify for graduation with Distinction or with High Distinction if they:

a) have completed a minimum of half the credits for the degree at Carleton University;

b) have achieved the standards for:

High Distinction: Overall CGPA of 9.50 or better;

Distinction: Overall CGPA of 8.00 or better.

Graduating students in General degree programs qualify for graduation with Distinction, if they:

a) have completed a minimum of 10.00 credits toward the degree at Carleton University;

b) have achieved a Major CGPA of 10.00 or better and an Overall CGPA of 8.00 or better.

©Carleton University 1125 Colonel By Drive, Ottawa, Ontario K1S 5B6 Canada
(613) 520-7400   www.carleton.ca