2006-2007 Undergraduate Calendar

General Admission Requirements and Procedures

17. Special Studies (Non-Degree)

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 should contact the Admissions Services before attempting to qualify for admission on the basis of studies as a Special student.

In the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs and Management, a Special student can normally be considered for admission to a General degree program after completing 6.0 credits with no more than 2.0 credits of discredits and with a CGPA of 3.00 or better. Consult the Academic Regulations section of this Calendar for more details on discredits and calculation of a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA). Provided that there have been no discredits, 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 CGPA of 10.00 or better, or
• 2.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of 8.50 or better, or
• 3.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of 7.00 or better, or
• 3.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of 5.50 or better.

In the Faculty of Science, a Special student can normally be considered for admission to a General degree program after completing 6.0 credits with no more than 2.0 credits of discredits and with a CGPA of 3.00 or better. Students seeking admission to the Faculty of Science 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 are found following this section, under Prerequisite Subjects. Special students wishing to apply for admission to the Faculty of Engineering, or the Schools of Architecture, Business, Computer Science, Industrial Design, Information Technology, Journalism, or Social Work, are urged to consult with Admissions Services.

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.