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Carleton University 2020 INTERNATIONAL ADMISSIONS VIEWBOOK OTTAWA, CANADA | CARLETON.CA/INTERNATIONAL
The Carleton advantage
A LAND OF OPPORTUNITY, CANADA IS A MUSEUMS AND EMBASSIES,
VAST, MULTICULTURAL COUNTRY WITH INTERNATIONAL RESTAURANTS,
A HISTORY OF HELPING OTHERS AND THEATRES, NIGHTCLUBS, AND
WELCOMING THE WORLD BUSTLING FARMERS’ MARKETS
INTERCONNECTING WATERWAYS
A BEAUTIFUL CAPITAL CITY OF MORE THAN 1 (OTTAWA RIVER, RIDEAU RIVER AND
MILLION PEOPLE CANAL)
STUDENT ACADEMIC ADVANTAGE: CAMPUS: A GREEN OASIS IN THE HEART OF
HIGH-TECH SECTOR, NON GOVERNMENTAL THE CAPITAL CITY CLOSELY CONNECTED TO
AGENCIES, AND LIFE SCIENCES RESEARCH DOWNTOWN BY TRANSIT, BIKE PATHS
FACILITIES
DIVERSE COMMUNITY:
WORK STUDY OPPORTUNITIES AND - 14% INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS,
EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING FROM MORE THAN 140 COUNTRIES
IN 100+ PROGRAMS - ESTABLISH A NETWORK OF WORLD-WIDE
RELATIONSHIPS FOR THE FUTURE
Electrical Engineering student Fizza Ahmad Sheikh and her fourth-year Capstone team developed the First In Risk Evaluation (FIRE) System to help
improve the safety of firefighting operations. By piloting a drone equipped with thermal imaging cameras, firefighters are able to measure heat intensity
and identify structural dangers through a specialized graphic user interface.
Faculties
Engineering and Design Science Business
carleton.ca/engineering-design carleton.ca/science sprott.carleton.ca
■■ Degrees offered across an exceptionally ■■ Students are taught by some of the leading ■■ The Sprott School of Business takes a
comprehensive range of programs scientific researchers in their disciplines comprehensive approach to business education,
■■ Students have access to world-class facilities and ■■ Our unique Seminar in Science course for first- providing students with the foundation to find
engage in practical, real-world training year students helps develop communication, success and create positive change
■■ Co-op work placements provide plenty of analytical and research skills ■■ Internationally accredited degree programs
opportunities to gain valuable work experience ■■ Labs, tutorials, field courses and seminars offered in Commerce and International Business
■■ Graduates excel in such sectors as are conducted in small classes, resulting in ■■ Known for its tight-knit community, Sprott offers
high-tech, education and government, product personalized interactions exceptional student experience and support
development, design, management, consulting ■■ Students participate in groundbreaking ■■ 93 per cent of Commerce graduates and 94
and more research and graduate with practical, hands-on per cent of International Business graduates
experience reported being employed within one year of
Public Affairs graduation
carleton.ca/fpa Arts and Social Sciences
■■ The Faculty of Public Affairs prepares graduates carleton.ca/fass
to be informed citizens who address regional and ■■ Students tackle the most complex social, cultural
global challenges and political issues of our times, and contemplate
■■ Graduates are leaders in fields such as politics, questions that have challenged civilizations for
media, law, communications, economics, and millennia
global and international studies ■■ Choose from a broad range of academic
■■ We offer a broad range of co-ops, internships and disciplines spanning subjects as diverse as
placements—both in Canada and internationally human cognition, international relations and
climate change
■■ We have 17 dynamic academic departments
to feed your curiosity and help you acquire
knowledge and employable skills
■■ Many programs offer practical experience
through co-op, internships or field work
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Co-op and career
opportunities
carleton.ca/co-op
The majority of our undergraduate programs include a co-operative education option (known as
“co-op”) that provides you with the opportunity to gain full-time, paid employment related to your
academic program. Study terms are alternated with paid periods of work in real job situations.
Some benefits of participating The Co-operative Education Office Just a small selection of
in the co-op program: supports students with their job search, Carleton’s co-op employers:
co-ordinates the hiring process and develops ■■ BlackBerry
■■ Put theory into practice and solve real world
connections with potential employers. You can ■■ Bombardier Aerospace
problems in your field of study
apply to the co-op program when you apply ■■ Welch LLP
■■ Develop professional skills that employers
for your degree program at Carleton, or you ■■ Ericsson
are looking for
can apply later in your studies (typically at the ■■ Ross Video
■■ Build a network of industry contacts
end of first or second year). To be eligible, you ■■ Hydro Ottawa
■■ Explore different career environments to
must be a full-time student with a specified ■■ IBM Canada
find your best fit
minimum grade point average. Please note that ■■ National Research Council Canada
■■ Earn money to help with tuition costs
certain programs also require prerequisite ■■ Nokia
courses. ■■ Trend Micro
Built over time, strong connections in the
high-tech sector, and with local industry For details on eligibility and how to apply for Salaries range from minimum wage ($14/hour)
leaders and research scientists, have helped us a co-op program, please visit our website: to $30/hour depending on the program. Salary
to create many valuable work opportunities for carleton.ca/co-op averages are outlined on our website per field
students. of study.
Other work-study options
Many programs include a work-study
component such as a practicum, field
placement, field course, apprenticeship or
research placement. Carleton also offers a
new International Internship Program that
connects students in all disciplines with
internships worldwide for academic credit.
Working in Canada
carleton.ca/career
Most international students can:
■■ Apply for a job on campus at Carleton
University
■■ Apply for a part-time job off campus
during the school year (20 hours per week
maximum)
■■ Apply for full-time work during holidays (fall
break, winter break and summer)
■■ Apply for a work permit after you graduate
(for up to three years) to gain international
work experience
■■ Participate in the International Internship
Program for academic credit
Visit the website of the Government of Canada
for details:
canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-
citizenship/services/study-canada/work
To fulfill the international experience requirement, BGInS student Monica Lung completed an
internship with Canada’s Permanent Mission to the United Nations in New York City.
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: February 1¬
Architectural Designw Physics
Portfolio deadline: March 1¬
Urbanismw Math (Calculus is strongly
Studies¬ recommended) See admissions.carleton.ca/additional-
requirements for portfolio details.
Bachelor of Arts African Studies Geomaticsw Political Sciencew All BA programs: Application deadline: April 1
Honours Anthropologyw Greek and Roman Studies (Concentrations in; Canadian Politics; Comparative English Not all areas of study are offered under both the
General Applied Linguistics and Discourse Historyw Politics and Area Studies [Global North]; BA Biology:
General and the Honours programs.
Studies History and Theory of Architecture Comparative Politics and Area Studies [Global Additional concentrations or specializations
English may be available - see programs website for
Art History Human Rights and Social Justice South]; Gender and Politics; International Chemistry
Biology Indigenous Studies Relations; North American Politics; Political Theory; more details.
Math is recommended
Canadian Studies Laww Public Affairs and Policy Analysis)
Childhood and Youth Studies Linguistics Psychologyw
Criminology and Criminal Justice Music (Cognitive, Developmental, Forensic, Health and
Englishw Philosophy Well-Being, Organizational, Social/Personality)
Environmental Studiesw Religion
European and Russian Studiesw Sociologyw
Film Studies Women’s and Gender Studies
Frenchw
Geographyw
Bachelor of Biological Foundations of Cognitionw Cognition and Psychologyw Philosophical and Conceptual Issuesw English Application deadline: April 1
Cognitive Science Cognition and Computationw Language and Linguisticsw
Honours
General
Bachelor of Accountingw Information Systemsw Marketingw English Application deadline: April 1
Commerce Entrepreneurshipw International Businessw Supply Chain Managementw Math (Calculus is
Financew Managementw recommended)
Bachelor of English Application deadline: April 1
Communication and
Media Studiesw
Bachelor of Algorithmsw Computer and Internet Securityw Network Computingw Math Application deadline: April 1
Computer Science Computer Game Developmentw Management and Business Systemsw Software Engineeringw Streams (areas of study) are part of Honours
Honours Mobile Computingw program only.
Major
Bachelor of Computational Analysisw International Political Economyw Natural Resources, Environment, English Application deadline: April 1
Economics Developmentw Mathematics and Quantitative and Economyw Math (Calculus is
Economic Theoryw Economicsw recommended)
Financial Economicsw
Bachelor of Aerospacew Civilw Environmentalw Math (Calculus is Application deadline: April 1
Engineering Architectural Conservation and Communicationsw Mechanicalw recommended)
Sustainabilityw Computer Systemsw Softwarew Chemistry
Biomedical and Electricalw Electricalw Sustainable and Renewable Energyw Physics
Biomedical and Mechanicalw Engineering Physicsw
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 Politics Migration and Diaspora Studies
Francophone Studies:
English
Global Genders and Sexualities Global Religions: Identity and Teaching English in Global Contexts French
Global Inequalities and Community
Social Change Global and Transnational History
Globalization, Culture, and Power
Bachelor of Health Biomedical Sciences Global Health Math (Calculus is Application deadline: April 1
Sciences Disability and Chronic Illness Health Throughout the Lifespan recommended)
Environment and Health Two science courses
Bachelor of Option A: Bachelor of Humanities (Honours or Combined Honours) No specific prerequisites 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 (Calculus is strongly Application deadline: March 1¬
Industrial Designw¬ recommended)
Portfolio deadline: April 1¬
Physics
Information session recommended.
Note: Courses in visual arts See admissions.carleton.ca/additional-
and/or technological requirements for portfolio details.
design are recommended
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Most degrees listed below are Honours programs Legend
usually completed in four years, whereas General w Co-operative education available
programs are usually completed in three years. ¬ 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¬ 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 (Calculus is
Another language is beneficial.
International Strategy and Human Resources Management recommended)
Bachelor of Health Sciences English Application deadline: March 1¬
Concentration in Apprenticeships available.
Journalism¬ Health Sciences: Combined Honours also offered.
English, Math, Science
Bachelor of Journalism English Application deadline: March 1¬
Apprenticeships available.
and Humanities¬
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
Honours Computer Mathematics Statisticsw Statistics with concentration in Actuarial
General Computer Science and Mathematicsw Sciencew
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¬
Studies in Art and Culture: Music. (English recommended) Audition booking deadline (for
Music¬ guaranteed audition): March 1.¬
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
Bachelor of Biochemistryw Chemistryw Physical Geographyw Math Application deadline for all
Science Bioinformaticsw Chemistry & Physicsw Nanoscience 2 Science courses Science programs: April 1
Honours Biologyw Computational Biochemistryw Neurosciencew For Honours Psychology, English
Biology & Physicsw Food Sciencew Neuroscience and Mental Healthw is recommended. For all programs
Biotechnologyw Geomaticsw Psychology in Physics, Physics is strongly
Earth Sciencesw Interdisciplinary Science and recommended.
Environmental Sciencew Practicew For Honours Environmental Science,
Linguistics both Chemistry and Biology are
recommended.
Physicsw Applied Physicsw Mathematics & Physicsw Math (Calculus is strongly
recommended)
2 Science courses (Physics is
strongly recommended)
Major Biochemistry Environmental Science Neuroscience and Mental Health Math For all programs in Physics, Physics is
Biology Physics 2 Science courses strongly recommended.
Earth Sciences
General Biology Earth Sciences Neuroscience and Mental Health
Chemistry Interdisciplinary Science and Practice
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
(HUMANITIES, INDUSTRIAL
DESIGN, INFORMATION
BELL FEBRUARY 1: EARLY BELL APRIL 1: DEADLINE
TECHNOLOGY, JOURNALISM,
BELL START APPLYING FOR BELL SUBMIT YOUR DEADLINES (ARCHITECTURE, TO APPLY FOR MOST
MUSIC + PORTFOLIO DEADLINES)
SEPTEMBER ENTRY DOCUMENTS SOCIAL WORK) PROGRAMS
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
Key Steps
APPLY SUBMIT DOCUMENTS CHECK STATUS ACCEPT YOUR OFFER!
BELL PAY APPLICATION FEE BELL TRACK REQUIRED DOCUMENTS RECEIVED BELL VIEW ANY DECISIONS
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. EST) REGISTER FOR ORIENTATION BELL GO TO ORIENTATION!
MAY JUNE JULY AUGUST SEPTEMBER
BELL DEADLINE FOR FEE BELL CLASSES BEGIN
PAYMENT WITHOUT LATE FEES
FOR DETAILS, PLEASE VISIT CARLETON.CA/INTERNATIONAL
QUESTIONS? EMAIL US: INTERNATIONAL@CARLETON.CA
Admission requirements
carleton.ca/international
Academic performance in your previous
studies is the main determining factor for
admission to Carleton’s undergraduate degree
programs. Secondary school graduation is the
typical level required for admission to the first
year of an undergraduate program. In some
cases, you will also be required to present
specific courses (prerequisites).
Sarita Cuadro
Bachelor of Science student (Biology)
We recognize and accept national qualifications
from most countries. Please visit: carleton. From: Peru
ca/international to see the requirements for
your particular country or education system. When I added my co-op option, I
discovered so many different paths that I
You will need to present: could take once I finish my studies. I have
■■ Transcripts from all of your high school
worked in three different government
and any post-secondary studies. Through the
departments throughout my co-op. In
admissions portal in Carleton 360
(360.carleton.ca) you will be able to view each one of them, I have met incredible
any documents necessary for your application people that have mentored me and have
assessment. You can also upload a .pdf version taught me so much. I also developed
of any requested documents directly to your different skills that will help in my future
application. If official documents are needed studies and employment.
to confirm your offer of admission, they can be
sent directly from the institution to Carleton At Carleton, you will find that the
University Admissions Services (see back opportunities you can get are endless.
cover for address). If you are in your final year Most importantly, you are within a
of high school, you should submit mid-year
community that supports you and wants
or predicted results (in both the original
to help you fulfill all your dreams.
language and translated into English by a
certified translator).
■■ Most international students will also have to
submit an English language test score
(see page 11 for details)
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: You do not have to apply for the English language Please note that the following programs
■■ Demonstrating that you have studied for the last classes—an offer of admission will automatically are not available for entry with an ESL
three years (full-time) in a high school, college, include an ESL requirement if your language requirement:
or university in Canada, the United States, the score falls in the range outlined in table 2. ■■ Architectural Studies
United Kingdom or any other country in which ■■ Health Sciences
the primary language is English and where Foundation ESL courses ■■ Humanities
the language of instruction in the relevant ■■ Information Technology
institution was exclusively English
Additional degree ■■ Industrial Design
Course
■■ Submitting an English as a Second Language credits permitted ■■ International Business
(ESL) test result ■■ Journalism
ESLA 1300
■■ Journalism and Humanities
Introductory ESL for Academic 0.5 credit
Depending on the score achieved, you Purposes ■■ Media Production and Design
may receive: ■■ Public Affairs and Policy Management
ESLA 1500
1. Admission with no ESL requirement: Intermediate ESL for Academic Up to 1.0 credit If your language test score falls below the
Purposes
Begin your full-time undergraduate degree studies ranges listed in table 2, or you do not submit
a language test, you will not be eligible for an
ESLA 1900 offer of admission. You can retake a language
English language tests* Score Advanced ESL for Academic Purposes
Up to 1.5 credits
test and submit a higher score to be considered
IELTS 6.5 IELTS (min. 6.0 in each band) for admission.
86 (min. 22 in writing and
Yanqin Tang
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) speaking, 20 in reading and
listening)
Canadian Academic English
70 (min. 60 in each band) Bachelor of Communication and Media
Language Assessment (CAEL)
Studies student
Pearson Test of English (PTE) 60 (min. 60 in each
Academic Communicative Skill)
From: China
Michigan English Language 85 (min. score of 80 in each
Assessment Battery (MELAB) section) Carleton offers a lot of strategies to help
international students succeed. I really
2. Admission with an ESL requirement: benefited from the English as a Second
Carleton will admit you to your degree program
Language courses. They not only helped
with the requirement that you complete up to
me improve my English, but I could enter
three English language classes during your first
terms of study my program of study right away. I learned
a lot about writing essays and because of
English language tests* Score the small classes, it was effortless to make
good friends. You may find that some of
5.0–6.0 (min. 4.5 each band and them come from the same country as you!
IELTS an average of 5 or better across
writing, reading and listening)
If I could talk to myself a year before I
Internet-based TOEFL (iBT) 61–85 (min. 15 each section)
came to Carleton, I would say: “You made
Overall score between 40 and the correct choice and will enjoy your time
Canadian Academic English 69 (min. score each band 30 and
Language Assessment (CAEL) min. average of 40 across writing, at the university!”
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
For program-specific tuition fees, please visit carleton.ca/studentaccounts/tuition-fees
Approximate cost per academic year for international students:
Expenses CDN dollars USD dollars*
Tuition and ancillary fees (2019-2020)** $27,282 - $36,863 $20,759 - $28,049
Room and board
On campus: Costs Include residence room, meal plan, internet, residence association fees and all utilities for the academic year. Prices vary
based on single or double occupancy and meal plan selected. On Campus Off-campus On Campus Off-campus
$10,893 – $13,663 $8,600 $8,288 - 10,396 $6,544
Off-campus:
Estimate based on eight months of rent (one bedroom, shared kitchen/bath, includes utilities, laundry, and groceries)
Books and supplies $1,400 $1,065
(varies according to program)
Personal expenses (varies by individual) $2,000 $1,522
Estimated total expenses per year $39,282 - $53,926 $29,890 - $41,032
*Current exchange rates can be found at bankofcanada.ca; USD amounts listed reflect exchange at the time of publication (July 2019)
**Amounts include all tuition, compulsory and optional fees—including the compulsory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) fee of $636 (CDN) per person for 12 months.
Please note: Exact tuition fees for the next academic year are usually available in May.
12The scholarship amount is based on the
Undergraduate Entrance Prestige Scholarships
applicant’s previous academic performance.
Scholarships Students with an admission average over 90
These merit-based scholarships are renewable,
carleton.ca/awards per cent are eligible to apply for one of our
meaning that if they are lost in one year, they
■■ Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships are Prestige Scholarships, our highest awards.
can be regained in future years. Scholarships are
automatically offered to all high school These competitive scholarships are awarded
renewable with an A- standing (annual GPA of
students who meet our academic and language based on both a student’s admission average and
10.0).
requirements. participation in community and secondary school
activities (leadership, community service, and
extracurriculars).
Undergraduate Entrance Scholarships
The values of the Prestige Scholarships range
from $5,000 to $7,500 CDN per year and they are
CDN schools U.S. schools* IB Grades A-Levels Scholarship (CDN) renewable based on maintaining a minimum A-
95–100% A – A+ 38–42 AA $ 16,000 ($4,000 X four years)
(10.0 GPA) in full-time studies.
An application is required. Deadline: March 1.
90–94.9% A- – A 34–37 AB $12,000 ($3,000 X four years)
Specialized Scholarships
85–89.9% B – B+ 31–33 AC/BB $8,000 ($2,000 X four years) The Law Scholarship in Architectural Studies is
a $10,000 scholarship awarded annually to an
outstanding full-time undergraduate international
80–84.9% B- – B 28–30 BC $4,000 ($1,000 X four years) student entering the Bachelor of Architectural
Studies. Eligible students must be admitted from a
high school in China/Hong Kong.
*Please note for U.S. and U.K. systems, these are approximate ranges intended as a rough guide. For the U.K. system, O levels are also
taken into account. An application is required.
Exams such as SAT or ACT scores are also taken into consideration when determining the scholarship average.
Questions about scholarships?
Email awards@carleton.ca
Twitter @CUawards
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
First-year residence guarantee
■■
■■ Experience university life as part of a vibrant, committees in and around residence
At Carleton, a double traditional room is
close-knit community ■■ 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.
activities to promote sustainability, such as
Support Earth Hour, or zero waste workshops
To confirm your space:
■■ Access support from a network of Residence
■■ Accept your offer of admission
Life staff who are there to help make sure you Two living styles ■■ Accept the residence offer
reach your academic and personal goals, and Traditional or suite-style rooms
■■ Pay the deposit by June 8 to confirm your space
have a rewarding experience The majority of our rooms for first-year students
are traditional double rooms, with shared
If you do not qualify for a guaranteed
Convenience washroom facilities. A limited number of single
space in residence, you can still apply
■■ Get to class, meals or workouts within minutes rooms are available for first-year students.
for a space through the lottery process:
via five kilometres of underground tunnels
housing.carleton.ca/applying-to-residence
■■ Live minutes away from your classes, the The suite style provides four-person suites
library, athletics and a large dining hall (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
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
A traditional four-person shared
suite in Leeds House
Vegan Sustainable Vegetarian Gluten Locally Halal
Seafood Free Grown
All Access Meal Plan
First-year students living in residence will be
Mariam Oseni
enrolled in the All Access Meal Plan, which Bachelor of Commerce student,
provides unlimited entry into the dining hall and Sprott School of Business
$100 Dining Dollars, for use across campus.
From: Nigeria and Canada
For students living in suite-style residences, there
is also a Reduced Meal Plan option, which offers I lived in residence my first year and I
seven meals per week and $450 Dining Dollars.
would advise all students coming to
Carleton for first year to live in residence.
The residence dining hall sources food locally,
accommodates dietary needs and offers an “all Trust me. My first friends were from
you care to eat” experience featuring a variety of residence—they were my podmates
meals cooked right in front of you. because I lived in res with five other
people in a pod (suite). It was amazing.
Cost (2019-2020)
Traditional residence You do your own laundry and cleaning of
$10,893 (double occupancy) to $12,063 (single course, but the food and everything else
occupancy) with internet and all access meal plan is covered. It’s much easier because you
don’t have to think about rent or doing
Suite-style residence your own grocery shopping. You can just
$12,148 (double occupancy) to $13,363 (single focus on school, your clubs and going to
occupancy) with internet and all access meal plan the gym.
Off-campus accommodation Everyone should live in res for first year
Information regarding off-campus because that’s how you get to know
housing is available on our website. everyone and find your way around.
housing.carleton.ca/off-campus-housing
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 15Diverse and
caring community
Everything you
need on campus
Campus life carleton.ca/campus
Students come to Carleton from all across Canada and 140+ ■■ State-of-the-art academic buildings and laboratories
countries. ■■ Beautiful riverside campus
■■ Residences, cafeterias and fast-food options
14% of Carleton’s 31,000 students are international students (2019). ■■ Brand new library with collaborative and creative student study
spaces, media booths, treadmill desks, a gaming lab, 3D printers
Carleton students have a culture of giving back: and multimedia labs; the library also has a laptop lending
program
■■ Raising funds for Cystic Fibrosis and cures for cancer ■■ Art gallery
(Carleton was the first post-secondary institution to raise ■■ Coffee shops, juice bar, pubs and eateries
$1 million in 10 years for cancer research) ■■ Bookstore
■■ Advocating for solutions to homelessness ■■ Health clinic, pharmacy and dental clinic
■■ Volunteering for community and international projects ■■ Bank machines, convenience store and more!
addressing: access to education and clean water, and
environmental sustainability
16Fitness and fun
200+ clubs
and societies
cusaonline.ca athletics.carleton.ca
Whether your interests are academic, social, political or charitable, Whatever your athletic interest or fitness level, you are sure to find
there is a club or society for you. Meet new people, gain valuable something that suits you. You can try out for a team, sign up for one
skills and pursue your interests outside the classroom. Some of the of our many fitness classes, or make use of our extensive facilities:
more popular clubs and societies include:
■■ 50-metre pool with diving tower
■■ International squash courts
■■ Science Student Society ■■ Indian Students Association
■■ Fitness centre with numerous cardio and weight training options
■■ Mechanical and Aerospace ■■ CU Smile
■■ Saunas and gymnasiums
Society ■■ WE CU
■■ Indoor sports field with running track
■■ Law and Legal Studies ■■ Carleton Human Rights
■■ Twin-pad ice arena
Society Society
■■ Five tennis courts
■■ Journalism Society ■■ Amnesty Carleton
■■ 3,000 seat soccer/football stadium
■■ United Nations Society ■■ Country Music Club
■■ Over 120 exciting classes offered
■■ Nigerian Students ■■ Art Collective
Association ■■ Dance Crew
■■ Muslim Students Association ■■ Debate
■■ Arab Students League ■■ Gaming Club
■■ Japanese Association ■■ You name it!
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 17Services for
students
students.carleton.ca
International Student Services Office
carleton.ca/isso
The International Student This office is just for you! Be sure to register! Orientation for
■■ You can connect with peers before you international students:
Services Office (ISSO) offers arrive
services and programs ■■ We will welcome you at the airport At the start of the fall term, attend the
dedicated to helping ■■ Get practical information about health international student orientation sessions and
insurance and study permit renewals the university-wide fall orientation, a six-day
international and exchange ■■ Find out what to pack extravaganza of social and academic events
students adjust to life in ■■ Attend information sessions about held to acquaint you with Carleton and your
Canada—making sure you get working in Canada, homesickness, money classmates before classes begin.
management and scholarships, or just come
the most out of your student by for a cup of tea!
experience.
Student Experience Office Paul Menton Centre for Health and Counselling Services
carleton.ca/seo Students with Disabilities carleton.ca/health
The Student Experience Office encourages carleton.ca/pmc Your physical and emotional well-being is
student engagement by organizing student Based on the premise of integration, more important than anything. Carleton’s
leadership and Community Service Learning individualization and independence, the multidisciplinary on-campus healthcare
programs. The office also offers support Centre coordinates academic and support facility provides medical and counselling
specifically geared to first-year students to services for students with disabilities. services, a resource centre and a health
ensure their smooth transition to university life. promotion program to the university’s
students.
Career Services
carleton.ca/career
Career Services assists Carleton students
not only in making the transition from
school to work, but also in developing their
professional skills starting as early as first
year. Professional career counsellors and
career consultants guide students through Raj Singh
the discovery of a personal career path with a
focus on how to set and achieve career goals. Bachelor of Commerce student,
Sprott School of Business (Accounting)
Academic Advising Centre
carleton.ca/academicadvising
The Academic Advising Centre offers students From: India
dedicated support through academic advising,
assistance with understanding the Academic
Audit and advice on changing programs or I genuinely feel that there are so many
adding elements. resources at the university and they are
so well spread out that if you wanted, you
Centre for Student Academic could get access to anything. I think being
Support aware of what is available is really crucial
carleton.ca/csas if you want to maximize your full potential
The Centre for Student Academic Support is here at Carleton.
a centralized collection of services designed
to improve learning inside and outside the
classroom. The office provides peer-led
individualized and group-based academic
support services to provide you with
university level learning strategies.
18Where to find Carleton
carleton.ca/campus/directions
Distance to:
■■ Toronto Flight: 1 hour
Car: 4.5 hours
Train/Bus: 5 hours
(500 kilometres)
■■ Montreal Car: 2 hours
Train/Bus: 2 hours
(200 kilometres)
■■ London Flight: 6.5 hours
■■ Frankfurt Flight 7.5 hours
■■ New York City Flight 1.5 hours
■■ Vancouver Flight 5 hours
Ottawa International Airport (15 minute drive
to/from campus, $25 CDN taxi ride)
Another convenient option is to choose one
of the many flights into nearby Montreal or
Toronto. Both the train and bus stations are a
short taxi ride from campus.
Book a campus tour!
carleton.ca/tours
Come and visit our beautiful riverside campus
and take a guided tour of our facilities.
Meet us in person or online!
carleton.ca/international
■■ Meet us in your country as our
New York
representatives regularly visit schools and
events around the world
■■ Participate in regular online webinars
and chats at each stage of admission to
Carleton
■■ Join us for our weekly chats Tuesday
10:00-11:00 a.m. EST and Thursday 2:00-
Tan Nguyen
3:00 p.m. EST Bachelor of Engineering student
■■ Get social: Ask questions about academics (Software Engineering)
and research, admissions information,
culture and cuisine; get the latest news and From: Vietnam
announcements for future students; and take a
peek into campus!
The Canadian people here are so kind
and super friendly. That impressed me a
lot. They often say ‘thank you’ or ‘sorry’
Facebook carletonfuture for the smallest thing, so I think that is a
Twitter @carleton_future really good custom, and I learned from
that.
Instagram @carleton_future
If I have the chance to stay here and
work, this would be fantastic because,
in my opinion, Canada is one of the
Personalize your Carleton best places to live in the world. I love
experience online with the people here, they are nice. I love the
weather. I love the food. Also, Canada
360.carleton.ca ranks very high in modern technology.
To hear more from international students, please
visit: carleton.ca/international
CARLETON UNIVERSITY 19Get an electronic
copy of this Viewbook
Do you want more information? Please write, call or email us at:
Undergraduate Recruitment Office Scholarships, awards, loans ESL and English proficiency
and Admissions Services and bursaries assessment
Carleton University Tel: +1 613-520-3600 Tel: +1 613-520-6612
315 Robertson Hall Email: awards@carleton.ca Email: credit_esla@carleton.ca
1125 Colonel By Drive Website: carleton.ca/awards Website: carleton.ca/slals
Ottawa Ontario K1S 5B6 Canada
Tel: +1 613-520-3663, International Student Residence and off-campus housing
+1 613-520-2400 or
Services Office Tel: +1 613-520-5612
+1 888-354-4414 (toll free in Canada) Email: accommodations@carleton.ca
Tel: +1 613-520-6600
(Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m., Website: housing.carleton.ca
Email: isso@carleton.ca
Eastern Time)
Website: carleton.ca/isso ■■ This document is available in a variety of
Email: international@carleton.ca
accessible formats upon request. A request
Website: carleton.ca/international
International exchanges can be made on the Carleton University
Tel: +1 613-520-6600 website at: carleton.ca/accessibility/request.
Faculty of Graduate and Email: exchange@carleton.ca
Postdoctoral Affairs Website: carleton.ca/isso
Carleton University
512 Tory Building
1125 Colonel By Drive
@carleton_future
Ottawa Ontario K1S 5B6 Canada
Tel: +1 613-520-2525
Fax: +1 613-520-4049
Email: international_gradstudies@carleton.ca
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