Dates and Deadlines

Start your journey

This timeline shows the steps you can take to apply to and start your journey at Carleton. You can also take note of important dates and deadlines, as well as upcoming on-campus events.

This timeline is based on the 2023-2024 academic year.

2023

September

The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) application opens.

The direct application for international students opens (via Carleton 360).

October

October 15, 2023 – Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2024 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US).

November

November 15, 2023 – Deadline for students to apply for the January 2024 term (students whose transcripts originate from within Canada or the US).

Join us for Fall Open House!

Program-specific specialty tours take place.

December

Early admission period begins.

2024

January

Admission period begins.

January 15, 2024 – Deadline for Ontario secondary school students to submit applications to the Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC)*.

*Some programs have early application deadlines and additional admission requirements.

 

February

Program-specific specialty tours take place.

March

March 1, 2024 – Deadline to apply for a Prestige Scholarship.

March 1, 2024 – Application deadline for students applying to:

  • Bachelor of Architectural Studies*
  • Bachelor of Industrial Design*
  • Bachelor of Information Technology (Interactive Multimedia and Design)*
  • Bachelor of Music*
  • Bachelor of Social Work*

*Students should also take note of additional admission requirements and their submission deadlines.

Mid-March: Join us for March Open House

April

Program-specific specialty tours take place.

April 1, 2024 – Main deadline to apply for international students (whose transcripts originate outside Canada or the US)*.

*Some programs have early application deadlines and additional admission requirements.

May

Join us for Spring Open House!

June

June 1, 2024 – General application deadline for fall admission (for students whose transcripts originate from within Canada or the US)*.

*Some programs have early application deadlines and additional admission requirements.

June 3, 2024 – Deadline for Ontario secondary students to respond to an offer of admission. Responses to offers of admission to limited enrolment programs received after this date could result in the offer being rescinded. Note that you may respond to an offer of admission as soon as you receive it. If you are admitted to first-year studies on or before May 17, 2024 you will be offered a place in residence.

June 10, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. (ET) – Deadline to confirm your offer of residence and pay the residence deposit.

June 30, 2024 – Deadline to apply for an Entrance Bursary.

 

More Ways to

Stay Connected with Carleton

Sign up for Carleton 360

Get started in Carleton360 to receive tailored information on our programs, student services and community.

Take a virtual campus tour

Explore Carleton's beautiful riverside campus inside our virtual tour. More scenes coming soon!