16. Mature ApplicantsMature Applicants are persons who satisfy all of the following requirements;
Applicants who meet the definition of Mature Applicant will be considered for admission to a B.A. program in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences or in the Faculty of Public Affairs, or to a degree program in Engineering, Architecture, Computer Science, Humanities, Industrial Design, Mathematics, Science, Information Technology, 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 AffairsMature 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:
Note: Applicants to B.A. Biology must present an OAC or 4U course in Chemistry. Applicants to B.A. Economics must present an OAC or 4U calculus and one additional mathematics course. 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 DesignMature 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:
The prerequisite subjects (4U 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 EngineeringMature 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;
The prerequisite subjects (4U or equivalent) for Engineering are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section. A grade of 60 percent or higher 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 ScienceMature 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:
The prerequisite subjects (4U 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 General 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 TechnologyMature 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:
Special Students Wishing to Apply as Mature ApplicantsSpecial students who meet all of the criteria for Mature Applicants can be considered for admission as Mature Applicants if:
Mature Applicants who, as Special students at Carleton University, have not obtained a grade of C- or higher 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. |