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Carleton
University 2021
International Admissions
Viewbook
OTTAWA, CANADA
CARLETON.CA/INTERNATIONAL
Where to
find Carleton
Ottawa International Airport:
15 minute drive to/from
campus, $25 CDN taxi ride
Canada
Another convenient option is to Ottawa
choose one of the many flights
into nearby Montreal or Toronto. USA
Both the train and bus stations
are a short taxi ride from campus.
Montreal
Ottawa
Distances to/from
Toronto Ottawa
Toronto Flight: 1 hour | Car: 4.5 hours
Train/Bus: 5 hours (500 kilometres)
New York Montreal Flight: 40 minutes | Car: 2 hours
Train/Bus: 2 hours (200 kilometres)
Vancouver Flight: 5 hours
New York City Flight: 1.5 hours
London Flight: 6.5 hours
Frankfurt Flight: 7.5 hours
The capital advantage A land of opportunity, Ottawa: A Museums and embassies, Interconnecting Student academic Canada is a vast, beautiful capital international restaurants, waterways (Ottawa advantage: high-tech multicultural country city of more than theatres, nightclubs, and River, Rideau River sector, non governmental with a history of 1 million people bustling farmers’ markets and Canal) agencies and life sciences helping others and research facilities welcoming the world
Is Carleton right
for you?
• Benefit from high quality • Feel at home - join our • Enjoy the convenience of
- Ranked in top 5 overall diverse and inclusive living on campus and
among comprehensive community - 14% of our make friends - 8 residence
universities in Canada 1 31,000+ students are halls provide a close-knit,
international students, from supportive community
• Prepare for your future - more than 140+ countries
Ranked in top 10 for graduate • Contribute to real world
employability 1 • Bring your perspective to solutions in areas such as
our international focus - sustainability, energy
• Excel in your subjects - study abroad and exchange, efficiency, accessibility,
Ranked in top 10 in Canada research, collaboration and high-tech transportation,
for Computer Science, faculty migration and refugees,
Engineering and Mathematics 2 advances in health care,
• Create connections and public policy and more
• Engage with caring faculty - explore your interests - 300+
Award winning professors 3 clubs and societies
• Gain experience - 100+ • Make our beautiful riverside
programs with work-study campus your home - A green
opportunities (“co-op”) oasis in the heart of the
capital city closely connected
• Practice for the real world to downtown by transit, bike
- $CAD 1 million student- paths
run investment fund (Sprott
School of Business)
• Access state of the art
facilities - Industry supported
labs, athletics complex, award
winning library (see more
of our impressive spaces
on page 16 or by taking our
virtual tour)
1
Maclean’s 2020 university rankings
2
QS World University Rankings
3
D2L Innovation Award in Teaching and Learning, 3M National Teaching Fellowship, Partners in Research (PIR)
Technology and Engineering Ambassador Award, Partners in Research (PIR) Technology and Engineering
Ambassador Award, CIFAR Azrieli Global Scholars program, OISE Education Award
4
Meet a few of our
international students
Laquesha B. Majo O. Marantha R.
Global and International Studies Bachelor of Science (Experimental Physics) Bachelor of Engineering (Electrical)
From: Trinidad and Tobago From: Mexico From: United Arab Emirates and India
Carleton was my top choice because
of diversity - in terms of the school, the I chose experimental physics because I I love my program. It’s so versatile and I
people that go [to Carleton] as well as the want to do research, and work in a lab. I have the opportunity to work in various
services that are offered. Because there have wanted to work in a lab since I was a other fields close to my program as well.
are so many different people, that leads to really little girl. And I chose physics because Carleton has one of the best Electrical
so many different perspectives. In Global I love it. I love math, I love the ability to programs in Ontario and I feel lucky to be
and International Studies, it’s great to get solve problems in a creative way. I really enrolled in it. The labs are well equipped
information and viewpoints from people like nuclear physics so I want to pursue that and there are multiple ways to get practical
who all don’t have the same background, further. work experience in university.
and aren’t from the same walks of life.
Tan N. Fan Li Sarita C.S.
Bachelor of Engineering (Software Engineering) Bachelor of Social Work Bachelor of Science (Biology)
From: Vietnam From: China From: Peru
The Canadian people here - they are so kind The experience at Carleton University has Carleton has allowed me to open my
and super friendly. That impressed me a lot. been one of the best experiences I have eyes to new and exciting challenges…. I
They often say ‘thank you’ or ‘sorry’ for the ever had in my life. Carleton University feel lucky to say that I am surrounded by
smallest thing, so I think that is a really good offers a strong presence in supporting intelligent, inspirational, strong and fearless
custom, and I learned from that. students to achieve academic success…. I women that have supported me since day
If I have the chance to stay here and work, have further developed many transferable one in my journey in Biology at Carleton.
this would be fantastic because, in my skills such as communication, team work, They have taught me to be and believe in
opinion, Canada is one of the best places time management, critical thinking, myself, to be kind and supportive with my
to live in the world. And I love the people leadership, management, and public community and to never give up on my
here, they are nice. I love the weather. I love speaking. Because of all these experiences, dreams.
the food. Also, Canada ranks very high in it has made me the person I am today –
modern technology. resilient, diligent, adaptable, and creative.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 5
Programs admissions.carleton.ca/programs
Degree Required prerequisite
Areas of study Notes
program courses
Bachelor of Conservation and Sustainabilityw English Application deadline: March 1¬
Architectural Designw Physics
Portfolio deadline: March 1¬
Urbanismw Math
Studies¬w (Calculus strongly See admissions.carleton.ca/additional-
recommended) requirements for portfolio details.
Bachelor of Arts African Studies Geomaticsw Political Sciencew All BA programs: Application deadline: April 1
Anthropologyw Greek and Roman Studies (Concentrations in: Canadian Politics; Comparative English Additional concentrations or specializations
Applied Linguistics and Discourse Historyw Politics and Area Studies [Global North; BA Biology:
may be available - see programs website for
Studies History and Theory of Architecture Global South]; Gender and Politics; International more details.
English
Art History Human Rights and Social Justice Relations; North American Politics; Political Theory; Chemistry
Biology Indigenous Studies Public Affairs and Policy Analysis) Math is recommended
Canadian Studies Laww Psychologyw
Childhood and Youth Studies Linguistics (Cognitive, Developmental, Forensic, Health and
Criminology and Criminal Justice Music Well-Being, Organizational, Social/Personality)
Englishw Philosophy Religion
Environmental Studiesw Sociologyw
European and Russian Studiesw Women’s and Gender Studies
Film Studies
Frenchw
Geographyw
Bachelor of Biological Foundations of Cognitionw Cognition and Psychologyw Philosophical and Conceptual Issuesw English Application deadline: April 1
Cognitive Sciencew Cognition and Computationw Language and Linguisticsw
Bachelor of Accountingw Information Systemsw Marketingw English Application deadline: April 1
Commerce w Entrepreneurshipw International Businessw Supply Chain Managementw Math
Financew Managementw (Calculus is strongly
recommended)
Bachelor of English Application deadline: April 1
Communication and
Media Studies w
Bachelor of Algorithmsw Computer and Internet Securityw Network Computingw Math Application deadline: April 1
Computer Sciencew Computer Game Developmentw Management and Business Systemsw Software Engineeringw
Mobile Computingw
Bachelor of Computational Analysisw International Political Economyw Natural Resources, Environment, English Application deadline: April 1
Economics Developmentw Mathematics and Quantitative and Economyw Math
Economic Theoryw Economicsw (Calculus is strongly
Economic Data Science recommended)
Financial Economicsw
Bachelor of Aerospacew Civilw Environmentalw Math Application deadline: April 1
Engineering w Architectural Conservation and Communicationsw Mechanicalw Chemistry
Sustainabilityw Computer Systemsw Softwarew Physics
Biomedical and Electricalw Electricalw Sustainable and Renewable Energyw (Calculus is strongly
Biomedical and Mechanicalw Engineering Physicsw recommended)
Bachelor of Global Africa and Globalization Global Law and Social Justice Globalization and the Environment English Application deadline: April 1
and International Europe and Russia in the World Global Literatures International Economic Policy BGInS concentration in French and
French and Francophone Studies Global Media and Communication Latin American and Caribbean Studies
Studies Global Development Global Migration and Transnationalism Teaching English in Global Contexts
Francophone Studies:
English
Global Genders and Sexualities Global Politics French
Global Inequalities and Global Religions: Identity and
Social Change Community
Global and Transnational History
Globalization, Culture, and Power
Bachelor of Health Biomedical Sciences Global Health Math Application deadline: April 1
Sciences Disability and Chronic Illness Health Throughout the Lifespan Two science courses
Environment and Health (Calculus is recommended)
Bachelor of Option A: Bachelor of Humanities (Honours or Combined Honours) No prerequisites required Application deadline: March 1¬
The Bachelor of Humanities can also be taken with a Study Year Abroad option.
Humanities¬ Portfolio deadline: March 1¬
See admissions.carleton.ca/additional-
Option B: Bachelor of Humanities and Biology (Combined Honours) Biology or Chemistry requirements for portfolio details.
Bachelor of Math Application deadline: March 1¬
Industrial Designw¬ Physics
Portfolio deadline: April 1¬
(Calculus is strongly
Information session recommended.
recommended)
See admissions.carleton.ca/additional-
requirements for portfolio details.
6
Legend
w Co-operative education available
¬ Early Deadlines
Degree Required prerequisite
Areas of study Notes
program courses
Bachelor of Information Resource Management (IRM) w English Application deadline for IMD:
Information Math March 1¬
Technology w Interactive Multimedia and Design (IMD)w¬ Math Portfolio deadline for IMD: March 1¬
Application deadline for IRM, NET and
Network Technology (NET)w Math OSS: April 1
Optical Systems and Sensors (OSS) w Math See admissions.carleton.ca/
additional-requirements for
portfolio details.
Bachelor of Global Financial Management and Systems English Application deadline: April 1
International Business International Marketing and Trade Math
Another language is beneficial.
International Strategy and Human Resources Management (Calculus is strongly
recommended)
Bachelor of Health Sciences English Application deadline: March 1¬
Concentration in
Journalism¬ Health Sciences: Apprenticeships available.
English, Math, Science
Bachelor of Journalism English Application deadline: March 1¬
and Humanities¬ Apprenticeships available.
Bachelor of Computational and Applied Mathematics and Physics w Statistics and Economicsw Math Application deadline: April 1
Mathematics Mathematics and Statisticsw Mathematics/Master of Science Statistics/ Master of Science
Computer Mathematics Statisticsw
Computer Science and Mathematicsw
Mathematicsw
Mathematics and Economicsw
Bachelor of Media English Application deadline: April 1
Production and Designw Math
Bachelor of Note: Applicants living more than 100 km from Ottawa may audition via a recording and an affidavit in consultation with the School for No specific prerequisites Application deadline: March 1¬
Music¬ Studies in Art and Culture: Music. (English recommended)
Audition booking deadline (for
guaranteed audition): March 1¬
See admissions.carleton.ca/
additional-requirements for details
Bachelor of Communication and Policy Studies w No specific prerequisites Application deadline: April 1
Public Affairs and Development Policy Studies w
International Policy Studies w
Policy Public Policy and Administration w
Management w
Bachelor of Biochemistryw Environmental Sciencew Nanoscience Math Application deadline for all
Science Bioinformaticsw Food Sciencew Neuroscience and Biologyw 2 Science courses Science programs: April 1
Biologyw Geomaticsw Neuroscience and Mental Healthw
Biology & Physicsw Interdisciplinary Science and Physical Geographyw
Biotechnologyw Practicew Psychology
Chemistryw Linguistics
Chemistry & Physicsw
Computational Biochemistryw
Earth Sciencesw
Physicsw Applied Physicsw Mathematics & Physicsw Math
2 Science courses
(Calculus and Physics strongly
recommended)
Bachelor of No specific prerequisites Application deadline: February 1¬
Social Work¬ (English strongly Supplementary application deadline:
recommended) March 1¬
See admissions.carleton.ca/
requirements/additional-admission-
requirements/ for Supplementary
application details.
Practicum required.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 7
Your timeline to Carleton
BELL MARCH 1: EARLY DEADLINES
(ARCHITECTURE, HUMANITIES,
INDUSTRIAL DESIGN,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY BELL APRIL 1: DEADLINE
BELL SUBMIT YOUR BELL FEBRUARY 1: EARLY (IMD), JOURNALISM, MUSIC + TO APPLY FOR MOST
BELL START APPLYING FOR
DOCUMENTS DEADLINES (SOCIAL WORK) MOST PORTFOLIO DEADLINES) PROGRAMS
SEPTEMBER ENTRY
DECEMBER JANUARY FEBRUARY MARCH APRIL
BELL ROLLING BELL MARCH 1: DEADLINE TO APPLY FOR
ADMISSIONS BEGIN A PRESTIGE SCHOLARSHIP
BELL ACCEPT YOUR OFFER AND BEGIN STUDY PERMIT PROCESS
BELL REGISTER FOR CLASSES AND
PAY TUITION FOR FIRST SEMESTER
building RESIDENCE MOVE-IN
BELL ACCEPT YOUR RESIDENCE BELL PREPARE TO COME TO CANADA -
OFFER AND PAY A DEPOSIT TO VISIT THE INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
SECURE YOUR SPOT SERVICES OFFICE WEBSITE AND
(BY JUNE 8, 4:30 P.M. ET) REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION BELL GO TO ORIENTATION!
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
BELL DEADLINE FOR FEE BELL CLASSES BEGIN
PAYMENT WITHOUT LATE FEES
Parliament Hill: Home Of
The Parliament Of Canada
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT CARLETON.CA/INTERNATIONAL
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US: INTERNATIONAL@CARLETON.CA
Admission requirements
and how to apply
admissions.carleton.ca/apply
Admission Requirements How to apply
Academic performance in your previous To see the specific admission requirements We operate on a rolling admission timeline
studies is the main determining factor for for your chosen degree program from the which means that the sooner your application
admission to Carleton’s undergraduate degree education system you have completed, please and documents are received, the sooner we can
programs. visit admissions.carleton.ca/apply. process your application.
Secondary school (high school) graduation is
the normal level required for admission to the Education Background Curriculum Program of Interest
first year of an undergraduate program.
International High School Caribbean - CAPE Engineering Get Details
Admission requirements vary by program, so
depending on your program of choice you may
also be required to present specific subjects
(prerequisites). See the chart on pages 6 and
7 for the prerequisite subjects needed for each
degree program. 1 2 Upload documents
3 Monitor your application
Apply Online
We recognize and accept national
qualifications from most countries. For some • Complete online application at • Transcripts from all secondary and any • Keep an eye on your
countries, applicants may be required to have 360.carleton.ca OR post secondary studies application to
Ontario Universities Application Centre • English as a Second Language (ESL) see if we request further
completed one year of university study. If your ouac.on.ca test score documents
education system is not listed here or on the • Pay application fee • Any other requested documents • View decisions
website, or if you need further information,
please email us at international@carleton.ca.
10English language
requirements
admissions.carleton.ca/esl
For admission, you will need to demonstrate that your knowledge and use of English are strong
enough for studies in an English language university.
You can do this by:
Yanqin T.
• Demonstrating that you have studied for Bachelor of Communication and Media
the last three years (full-time) in a high Studies
school, college, or university in Canada, From: China
the United States, the United Kingdom or
any other country in which the Carleton offers a lot of strategies to help
primary language is English and where international students succeed. I really
the language of instruction in the relevant benefited from the English as a Second
institution was exclusively English Language courses. They not only helped
me improve my English, but I could enter
• Submitting an English as a Second Language my program of study right away. I learned
(ESL) test result a lot about writing essays and because of
Depending on the score achieved, you may the small classes, it was effortless to make
receive: good friends. You may find that some of
them come from the same country as you!
1. Admission with no ESL requirement: If I could talk to myself a year before I
Begin your full-time undergraduate degree came to Carleton, I would say: “You made
studies. the correct choice and will enjoy your time
at the university!”
English language tests* Score
IELTS 6.5 IELTS (min. 6.0 in each band)
86 (min. 22 in writing and
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) speaking, 20 in reading and
listening)
Please note that the following
Canadian Academic English programs are not available for entry
70 (min. 60 in each band)
Language Assessment (CAEL) with an ESL requirement:
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 60 (min. 60 in each
Academic Communicative Skill) • Architectural Studies
• Health Sciences
• Humanities
2. Admission with an ESL requirement: • Industrial Design
Carleton will admit you to your degree program • Information Technology
with the requirement that you complete up to • International Business
three English language classes during your first • Journalism
terms of study. • Journalism and Humanities
• Media Production and Design
English language tests* Score • Public Affairs and Policy Management
5.0–6.4 (min. 4.5 each band and
IELTS an average of 5 or better across
If your language test score falls below
writing, reading and listening) the ranges listed in table 2, or you do not
submit a language test, you will not be
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) 61–85 (min. 15 each section)
eligible for an offer of admission. You can
Overall score between 40 and retake a language test and submit a higher
Canadian Academic English 69 (min. score each band 30 and score to be considered for admission.
Language Assessment (CAEL) min. average of 40 across writing,
reading and listening)
*For more information, please visit our website at admissions.carleton.ca/esl.
If you have taken a test not listed above and want to know whether it could be
accepted, please contact us at international@carleton.ca.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 11Tuition, costs and
scholarships
carleton.ca/studentaccounts
Undergraduate tuition and living costs Scholarships
For program-specific tuition fees, please visit
carleton.ca/studentaccounts/tuition-fees
carleton.ca/awards
For a break down of costs and expenses, please visit
admissions.carleton.ca/scholarships/usa-and-international-costs/
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are automatically offered to all high
school students who meet our academic and language requirements.
Expenses CAD dollars USD dollars* The scholarship amount is based on the applicant’s previous academic
performance. These merit-based scholarships are renewable, meaning
Tuition and ancillary fees (2020-2021)** 28,183 – 39,798 20,739.87 - 29,287.35
that if they are lost in one year, they can be regained in future years.
On-campus residence and meal plan 11,138*** 8,196.45 Scholarships are renewable with an A- standing (annual GPA of 10.0).
(includes internet)
Off-campus housing: Information regarding off-campus housing is Number of Scholarships Value (CAD) Admission Average
available on our website. housing.carleton.ca/off-campus-housing
Unlimited @ $16,000 $4,000 x four years 95-100%
***Price based on double room, includes an All Access Meal Plan and internet/wifi. For details, see pages 14-15
Unlimited @ $12,000 $3,000 x four years 90-94.9%
Unlimited @ $8,000 $2,000 x four years 85-89.9%
Tuition by program** CAD dollars USD dollars* Unlimited @ $4,000 $1,000 x four years 80- 84.9%
(for one full academic year September 2020 to May 2021)
Bachelor of Architectural Studies 38,447 28,293 Prestige Scholarships
Our highest awards are our 24 Prestige Scholarships. Students must apply,
Bachelor of Arts 28,183 20,740 and are considered only if entering Carleton directly from high school with
Bachelor of Cognitive Science
Bachelor of Communication and Media Studies an admission average of 90 per cent or better. The selection committee will
Bachelor of Economics also assess the range of community or secondary school extracurricular
Bachelor of Health Sciences
Bachelor of Humanities activities.
Bachelor of Mathematics
Bachelor of Science The values of the Prestige Scholarships range from $5,000 to $7,500 CAD
per year and they are renewable based on maintaining a minimum A- (10.0
Bachelor of Commerce 32,808 24,143
Bachelor of International Business GPA) in full-time studies.
Bachelor of Computer Science 38,717 28,492 An application is required. Deadline: March 1.
Bachelor of Engineering 39,798 29,287 Specialized Scholarships
Check the Awards website for any specialized scholarships, including The
Bachelor of Global and International Studies 32,075 23,604 Law Scholarship in Architectural Studies, which is a $10,000 scholarship
Bachelor of Journalism awarded annually to an outstanding full-time undergraduate international
Bachelor of Journalism and Humanities
Bachelor of Public Affairs and Policy Management student entering the Bachelor of Architectural Studies. Eligible students
must be admitted from a high school in China/Hong Kong. An application
Bachelor of Industrial Design 38,482 28,319 is required.
Bachelor of Information Technology 36,157 26,608
Bachelor of Media Production and Design 33,949 24,983
Bachelor of Music 28,693 21,115
Bachelor of Social Work Questions about scholarships?
Email awards@carleton.ca
*Current exchange rates can be found at bankofcanada.ca; USD amounts listed reflect exchange at the
time of publication (June 2020) Twitter @CUawards
**Amounts include all tuition, compulsory and optional fees—including the compulsory University
Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee of $720 (CAD) per person for 12 months.
Please note: Exact tuition fees for the next academic year are usually available in May.
12Co-op and career
opportunities
Over time, Carleton has built strong connections in the high-tech sector, and with local industry
leaders and research scientists, creating many valuable work opportunities for students.
“Co-op” = paid Just a small selection of Carleton’s co-op
employers:
work experience
• Ericsson
carleton.ca/co-op • Ciena
The majority of Carleton’s undergraduate programs • Ross Video
include a co-operative education option (known • BlackBerry/QNX
as “co-op”). Study terms alternate with paid, • Nokia
full-time work terms that are directly related to • IBM Canada
your program of study. Students can gain 12 to 16 • Collins Aerospace
months of work experience during their degree. • Bell Canada
Typically an additional year of study is required to • 2KEYS
complete the co-op option. • Ford Motor Company
• Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners
Some benefits of participating in the co-op
program: Other work-study options
Many programs include a work-study component
• Learn essential job search skills and build
such as a practicum, field placement, field course,
your professional network
apprenticeship or research placement. Carleton
• Put theory into practice and solve real world also offers a new International Internship Program
problems in your field of study that connects students in all disciplines with
internships worldwide for academic credit.
• Develop professional skills that employers are
looking for Career services
• Explore different career environments to find carleton.ca/career Ketki P.
your best fit Computer Science
If you want to develop a career plan and explore From: India
• Earn money to help with tuition costs your career options, this is the office for you! Career
Coaches, consultants and counsellors can help I’m a part of the Dev Degree program, where
you explore your talents, interests and skills, and Carleton and Shopify work together in a
Co-operative Education Office align your degree with a career. They also assist program where we work 20 hours at Shopify
The co-op office supports you with your job
with resume and cover letter reviews, job search to learn practical knowledge, plus five hours
search, facilitates the hiring process and develops where we have the opportunity to work
strategies, interview preparation, and networking
connections with potential employers. You can on our personal development, while taking
advice. They can organize opportunities such as job
apply to the co-op program when you apply for computer science courses at Carleton. It’s
shadowing, and provide guidance as you explore
your degree program at Carleton, or you can apply been an amazing learning experience for me!
graduate studies and professional programs.
later in your studies (typically at the end of first
or second year). Students beginning their degrees It helps me understand and apply what I
Working in Canada learn in class, and the support I receive from
with an English language requirement will also
both ends is really wonderful, making the
complete an additional language test in order to Most international students studying
whole transition from high school (in a whole
participate in co-op. Carleton offers assistance to full-time can: different country) to university very smooth
international students needing the co-op work • Apply for a job on campus at Carleton and positive!
permit and Canadian social insurance number University
required for co-op placements. • Apply for a part-time job off campus
Salaries range from minimum wage during the school year (20 hours per
($14/hour) to $30/hour depending on the week maximum)
program. Salary averages are outlined on • Apply for full-time work during
our website per field of study. Students scheduled breaks (such as reading week,
usually work 35 to 40 hours per week summer break)
during a co-op term. • Apply for a work permit after you
graduate (for up to three years) to gain
Canadian work experience
Visit the website of the Government of Canada
for details.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 13The residence
experience
housing.carleton.ca
Your home away from home. Last year, over 3,600 students chose to live on campus in one
of our residence buildings. Living in residence is voluntary, but we think it is a wise choice for
international students who are adjusting to a new life in Canada.
What does residence offer? Community
Friendship • Participate in events, programs and
• Experience university life as part of a vibrant, committees in and around residence First-year residence guarantee
close-knit community At Carleton, a double traditional room is
• Visit Raven’s Roost, your student hang out
guaranteed to all new, first-year students entering
• Meet people from around the world and make with video games, pool tables, tv and more
directly from high school—provided they receive
friendships that last a lifetime
• Volunteer in the community or participate in an offer of admission on or before May 15.
Support activities to promote sustainability, such as
• Access support from a network of Residence Earth Hour, or zero waste workshops
Life staff who are there to help make sure you
reach your academic and personal goals, and To confirm your space:
Two living styles
have a rewarding experience ■ Accept your offer of admission
Traditional or suite-style rooms
■ Accept the residence offer
Convenience The majority of our rooms for first-year students
■ Pay the deposit by June 8
• Get to class, meals or workouts within are traditional double rooms, with shared
minutes via five kilometres of underground washroom facilities. A limited number of single
If you do not qualify for a guaranteed space in
tunnels rooms are available for first-year students.
residence, you can still apply for a space through
• Live minutes away from your classes, the the lottery process: housing.carleton.ca/
The suite style provides four-person suites
library, athletics and a large dining hall applying-to-residence
(either two doubles or four singles) with a shared
• Easily arrange meetings with friends, study common area, washroom facility and small food
partners or professors preparation area (with fridge and microwave).
14A traditional double room in Stormont and
Dundas House
A traditional four-person shared
suite in Leeds House
Dining Services has a dietician to help with your dietary needs, including vegetarian, vegan, halal,
gluten-free and allergies. They also take recipe requests if you’re missing a particular dish from
home. dining.carleton.ca
All Access Meal Plan
First-year students living in residence will be
enrolled in the All Access Meal Plan, which
provides unlimited entry into the dining hall and
$100 Dining Dollars, for use across campus.
For students living in suite-style residences, there
Vegan Sustainable Vegetarian Gluten Locally Halal
is also a Reduced Meal Plan option, which offers
Seafood Free Grown
ten meals per week and $300 Dining Dollars.
The residence dining hall sources food locally,
accommodates dietary needs and offers an “all
you care to eat” experience featuring a variety of
meals cooked right in front of you. Mariam O.
Bachelor of Commerce, Sprott School of Business
Cost (2020-2021) From: Nigeria and Canada
Traditional residence
$11,138 (double occupancy) to $12,303 (single I lived in residence my first year and I would
occupancy) with internet and all access meal plan advise all students coming to Carleton for
first year to live in residence. Trust me. My
first friends were from residence—they were
Suite-style residence my podmates because I lived in res with five
$12,390 (double occupancy) to $13,629 (single other people in a pod (suite). It was amazing.
occupancy) with internet and all access meal plan You do your own laundry and cleaning of
course, but the food and everything else is
covered. It’s much easier because you don’t
Off-campus accommodation have to think about rent or doing your own
Information regarding off-campus housing is grocery shopping. You can just focus on
available on our website. housing.carleton.ca/ school, your clubs and going to the gym.
off-campus-housing Everyone should live in res for first year
because that’s how you get to know
everyone and find your way around.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 15Explore Campus
Get a dose of nature inside with Richcraft
Hall’s Living Wall
A favourite study spot: Students can always
be found enjoying a dose of nature on the
banks of the Rideau River
Industry supported labs and facilities
(sponsored by Alcatel, Texas Instruments,
Huawei and TELUS to name a few)
The Discovery Centre is designed for collaboration There’s a swing, picnic tables and a
and features a gaming lab, 3-D printers and friendship bench: The academic quad
workout desks (located in the award-winning is a green centrepiece on campus
Macodrum Library)
16Flowers bloom all year long in Carleton’s
Take a selfie to show your Raven pride
greenhouses, a wonderful getaway to ease the mind
Take a virtual
tour of campus:
carleton.ca/virtualtour
Take a swim in Carleton’s 50-metre indoor pool,
check out fitness classes, and athletics facilities
Visit the Carleton Dominion-Chalmers Centre for Carleton has its own radio station - get
performances, concerts, and community collaboration involved or just tune in! ckcufm.com
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 17Services for students
International Student Student Experience Office Health and Counselling
Services Office carleton.ca/seo Services
carleton.ca/isso carleton.ca/health
The Student Experience Office (SEO)
organizes your orientation so the friendly
You will have access to services and programs Carleton’s newly renovated, on-campus
students and staff in the SEO will be some
dedicated to helping you adjust to university healthcare facility provides medical and
of your first contacts at Carleton University.
life and making sure you get the most out of counselling services, a resource centre and a
Their role is to ensure new students make
your Canadian university experience. This health promotion program for the Carleton
a successful transition to university life by
includes: community.
preparing students to achieve personal, social,
and academic goals. You can access peer
• Orientation - we engage with you before
mentors, as well as volunteer opportunities
you start at Carleton through I-Start, our
on campus and in the community. The SEO
international orientation program designed
organizes lots of fun activities all year long
to help you transition to university in Canada.
such as movie nights, games and contests!
• Fun cultural and social activities such
as snowshoeing trips to nearby Gatineau
Park, a sugar shack (see how we make
Academic support
our famous maple syrup!), a tour of the and advice
Parliament buildings, free museum nights,
carleton.ca/csas
road trips to nearby cities and attractions,
weekly Friday tea time, and ‘Hockey 101’ - carleton.ca/academicadvising
Carleton ice hockey games with play by play
explanations to learn this favourite Canadian The Centre for Student Academic
game. International holidays and festivals are Support helps improve learning both
celebrated, along with Halloween, Christmas, inside and outside the classroom. You can
Thanksgiving, and more! access peer-led, individual and group-based
academic services to provide you with Raj S.
• Advice on immigration, study permits,
university-level learning strategies. Programs
health insurance, working in Canada, Bachelor of Commerce (Accounting)
include peer assisted study sessions, learning
budgeting and homesickness. From: India
support workshops and sessions, and (very
• Peer mentors are available to make sure popular) writing services. I genuinely feel that there are so many
you are doing ok, making friends, having fun, resources at the university and they are
and finding the help you need. The Academic Advising Centre is so well spread out that if you wanted,
available to all students, including transfer you could get access to anything…. I think
students. If you want to add minors, do double being aware of what is available is really
majors, or create a tailor made learning
crucial if you want to maximize the full
experience, this is the office to visit.
potential here at Carleton.
18Let’s stay in touch
Personalize your Carleton
experience online
360.carleton.ca
Be sure to sign up to Carleton 360 - our Visit our website
student portal - and update your profile admissions.carleton.ca
with the degree programs you’re interested
in studying. Based on what you provide Take a virtual tour of our
in your profile, you will get personalized riverside campus
information such as videos and articles, carleton.ca/virtualtour
and you will also be invited to participate
in relevant webinars and events. This is
also where you can apply to Carleton.
@carletonfuture @carleton_future
@CarletonUvideos @carleton_future
Join webinars and live events Chat with us Get to know us on social
We have events all year long, introducing We have a daily chat on our website just for • Ask questions using your favourite apps
you to Carleton, what you need to do to our future international students (parents are
• Watch live video
apply, providing information on specific also welcome!). It’s a friendly and informal
degree programs and co-op (work-study place to ask questions. Hope to see you there! • Get notified of upcoming webinars,
opportunities), registration, and what you Monday to Friday 09:00 - 16:00 ET deadlines and resources
need to know before you begin your studies.
• See what advice current students have for you!
These are a great chance to get to know the
university, and ask questions.
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 19Get an electronic
copy of this
Viewbook
Do you want more information?
Please call or email us at:
Undergraduate Admissions
Carleton University
@carleton_future 315 Robertson Hall
facebook.com/carletonfuture 1125 Colonel By Drive
@CarletonUvideos Ottawa Ontario K1S 5B6 Canada
Email: international@carleton.ca
Website: carleton.ca/international
Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Affairs
Email: graduate.studies@carleton.ca
Website: graduate.carleton.ca
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