How to Find Undergraduate and Graduate Admissions Information on Carleton University's Website

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Go to carleton.ca and use the Undergraduate Admissions section to explore 200+ programs within 26 undergraduate degree options, or the Graduate Admissions section to browse 100+ graduate programs. If you want to visit campus before deciding, register for the Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24 through the registration link on the homepage.

Undergraduate Admissions

The Undergraduate Admissions section is the starting point if you are considering a bachelor's degree. According to the university's website, it covers more than 200 programs within 26 undergraduate degree options.

Use it to:

  • See which programs and degree options exist before you apply
  • Understand the admissions path for the program you want
  • Move from general interest to a specific application decision

The site does not list application deadlines, fees, or document requirements in the material available here, so treat the admissions section itself as the place to confirm those details rather than relying on the homepage summary.

Graduate Admissions

The Graduate Admissions section is aimed at prospective master's and doctoral students. The site states it covers over 100 graduate programs, with professional development and research opportunities.

Use it to:

  • Identify graduate programs that match your research or career goals
  • Compare programs before committing to an application
  • Find the research and professional development context for each option

As with undergraduate admissions, specific deadlines and requirements are not stated in the available page content, so verify them within the section.

Fall Open House: Saturday, October 24

The homepage promotes a Fall Open House on Saturday, October 24, with a Register Now link. This is the most direct way to get admissions information in person or in a structured session before applying.

If you are undecided between programs, the Open House is a reasonable first step; if you already know your program, go straight to the relevant admissions section and use the event only to confirm fit.

Other Entry Points Worth Knowing

The same site links to related pathways that may fit your situation better than standard admissions:

Pathway What it covers
Continuing Studies Flexible learning programs for non-degree or part-time study
Professional Development (Future EDge) Continuing education and professional development
Campus Life / Carleton Ravens Student experience, clubs, and varsity events

The homepage also cites 30,600+ students, 170+ clubs and societies, $87M in scholarships and bursaries, and $155.4M in research funding. These figures describe the university overall; they are not admissions requirements.

A Practical Sequence

  1. Decide whether you are applying for undergraduate or graduate study.
  2. Open the matching admissions section and shortlist programs.
  3. Register for the Fall Open House if you want to evaluate the campus and programs in person.
  4. Confirm deadlines, fees, and required documents inside the admissions section before submitting anything.

The main pitfall is treating the homepage as the application itself. It is a gateway: the program lists and next steps live in the admissions sections, and the Open House registration is a separate action.