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Applying to Undergraduate Studies

Select your applicant type and find important information about applying to undergraduate studies at Carleton University! Learn about admission requirements, how to apply, application and document deadlines, applying for residence, keeping track of your application, what to do once you have been admitted, and more! Note: all applicant type pages are printable.

Canadian High School Applicant

College and University Graduates or Transfer Students

Current and Returning Carleton Students

International Applicants

Mature Applicants

Mature Applicants

Home-schooled Applicants

Home-schooled Applicants

Applying to Graduate Studies

If you wish to follow a program of study leading to a graduate degree (master’s or PhD program), please consult the Graduate Admissions website.

Applying to Special Studies

If you wish to register in degree-credit courses without having been formally admitted to the University you may do so as a Special Student. Apply at the Registrar’s Office after downloading the required application.

Applying to Enriched Support and Bridge Programs

If you are a high school student whose grades don’t represent your academic potential, or an adult learner interested in transition courses before beginning full-time studies, explore your education options by visiting the Centre for Initiatives in Education.