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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 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, and the Faculty of Public Affairs and Management, Special students can be considered for admission to a three-year degree program after successfully completing at least 4.0 credits out of the first six attempts with a CI of 4.00 or better. The CI is calculated by dividing the total number of grade points accumulated over all attempts by the total number of attempts. (See Academic Standing, section 5.4.) Provided that there have been no unsuccessful attempts, students who perform at a higher level can gain admission after the successful completion of fewer credits.
2.0 credits with a CI of 10.00 or better, or
2.5 credits with a CI of 8.50 or better, or
3.0 credits with a CI of 7.00 or better, or
3.5 credits with a CI of 5.50 or better.
Normally, in the Faculty of Science, Special students can be considered for admission to a three-year degree program after passing at least 4.0 approved credits with a C- standing or better in at least 2.0 credits. 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. The prerequisite subjects (OACs or equivalents) are found under Prerequisite Subjects at the end of this section. A grade of 60 percent or better is required in each prerequisite subject.
Special students wishing to apply for admission must meet the requirements within the previous 6.0 credits.
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 Admissions Services or the School of Continuing Education.
A) 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 program in the Faculties of Arts and Social Sciences, or Public Affairs and Management, or to a Major program in the Faculty of Science or to a degree program in Engineering, Architectural Studies, Computer Science, Industrial Design, or Social Work.
These applicants are required to submit proof of age, biographical information and a transcript of their most recent studies.
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 Special students, at Carleton University, 1.0 credit with a C- or better, 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 prerequisites.
Mature Applicants, who as Special students at Carleton University, have not obtained a grade of C- or better in 1.0 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 by taking additional courses as a Special student at the University.
Individuals seeking admission under the Mature Applicant status who need further information should inquire at the Office of Admissions or the School of Continuing Education.
Mature Applicants will normally be admitted to the First year of a three-year 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 with a 60 percent average or better; or
(b) completed, as a Special student, at Carleton University, an appropriate 1.0 credit or two half-credits with C- or better 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.
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for admission to Honours programs in Arts and Social Sciences or Public Affairs and Management and to the programs in Business, Humanities, Journalism, Music or Public Administration. 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.
Mature Applicants can be considered for admission to the First year of a three-year program in the Faculty of Science or to the First year of a degree program in the Faculty of Engineering and 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 better; or
(b) completed, as a Special student, at Carleton University, an appropriate 1.0 credit or two half-credits with C- or better 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 Engineering, Science, Architectural Studies, Computer Science, and for Industrial Design 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 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.
Mature Applicants are not usually considered for admission to Honours programs in Science. If, however, at the end of the First year of a three-year program, they meet the requirements for one of the Honours programs, they can apply to transfer to that program.
In programs such as Architectural Studies, Computer Science, Engineering, Industrial Design and Science, students must have completed mathematics and science courses at least at the OAC level before being considered for admission. These are called "prerequisite subjects". The specific OACs (or the equivalent) are listed by program.
Architectural Studies
Calculus or
Algebra/Geometry and
Physics
Computer Science
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Engineering
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Chemistry
Physics
Industrial Design
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Physics
Mathematics
Calculus
Algebra/Geometry
Science
Calculus and two of:
Algebra/Geometry
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
A grade of 60 percent or better is required in each subject.