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 2026-2027 academic year.

2026

September

The Ontario Universities’ Application Centre (OUAC) application opens.
The direct application for international students opens (via Carleton360).

October

October 15, 2026 – Deadline for international students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate outside of Canada or the US).
Admission period begins.
Join us for Fall Open House!
Program spotlight events take place.

November

November 15, 2026 – Deadline for students to apply for the January 2027 term (students whose transcripts originate from within Canada or the US).
Program spotlight events take place.

December

Join us for Family Information Evening!

2027

January

Admission period continues.
January 15, 2027 – 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 spotlight events take place.
Applicant events take place.
Join us for Family Information Evening!

March

Join us for March Open House!
March 1, 2027 – Deadline to apply for a Prestige Scholarship.
March 1, 2027 – Program specific application deadlines*.
March 5, 2027 – Additional admission material deadlines*.
*Some programs have early application deadlines and additional admission material.

April

Program spotlight events take place.
Applicant events take place.
April 1, 2027 – 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!
OSAP application opens.
May 1, 2027 – Deadline to apply for a Leadership Entrance Bursary.

June

June 1, 2027 – 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 1, 2027 – Deadline to accept an offer of admission for Ontario high school students.
June 8, 2027 – Deadline to accept your offer of residence and pay the Residence Advance Payment (RAP).
June 30, 2027 – Deadline to apply for an Entrance Bursary.