Academic Calendar glossary
Special Student
A student with permission to register in courses without
being admitted to a degree.
Academic Calendar regulation sec.17
Special students may be admitted to a degree program
if their academic achievement at Carleton University
indicates a reasonable probability of future academic
success. Previous post-secondary studies at other
institutions will also be taken into consideration at
the time the application for admission is evaluated.
Students with previous, unsuccessful post-secondary
studies should contact the Admissions Services before
attempting to qualify for admission on the basis of
studies as a Special student.
In the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, Faculty
of Public Affairs, and Faculty of Science, a Special
student can normally be considered for admission to
a General degree program after completing 4.0 credits
(or the equivalent), and if the student would be in Good
Standing if admitted. Students seeking admission are
usually not considered for admission until the necessary
prerequisites have been successfully completed in
addition to the 4.0 approved credits (or the equivalent).
The prerequisite subjects (4U/4M courses or equivalents)
are found at the end of this section under Prerequisite
Subjects.
If fewer than 4.0 credits have been completed, a
Special student will be considered for admission after
successful completion of:
2.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
8.00 or higher, or
2.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
7.00 or higher, or
3.0 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
6.00 or higher, or
3.5 full credits (or the equivalent) with a CGPA of
5.00 or higher
Special students wishing to apply for admission to the
Faculty of Engineering, or the Schools of Architecture,
Business, Computer Science, Industrial Design,
Information Technology, Journalism, or Social Work, are
urged to consult with Admissions Services.
Special students who meet the age requirement for
Mature Applicants can normally be considered for
admission on this basis only if they meet all admission
requirements for Mature Applicants.