General Admission Requirements and Procedures
1. General Admission Requirements
Persons wishing to follow programs of study leading to a degree or certificate must be formally admitted to the University.
Persons wishing to register in degree-credit courses without having been formally admitted to the University may do so as Special students. See Section 17 below, Special Studies (Non-Degree), for more information.
An overall average of at least 70% is normally required to be considered for admission. Some programs may also require specific course prerequisites and/or supplementary admission portfolios. Higher averages are required for admission to programs for which the demand for places by qualified applicants exceeds the number of places available. The overall average required for admission is determined each year on a program by program basis. Consult admissions.carleton.ca/requirements for further details.
Applicants should note that meeting the minimum requirements of a program does not guarantee admission to the University. Applications from students whose grades do not meet the requirements in a given year or program will be considered individually. Students in this category may be asked to provide additional information to assist the University in determining where there are special circumstances that would permit their admission to Carleton.
This publication contains admission requirements for the 2012-2013 academic year only. Students wishing to apply for 2013-2014 should contact Admissions Services for information on requirements and procedures.
Individuals who are in any doubt about their eligibility for admission are encouraged to inquire at Admissions Services.