We believe that physical activity can contribute to students' health and well-being now and in the future. Carleton students choose a major during the third term of their sophomore year. The number of credits required of students in major fields varies by department. With the permission of the Academic Standing Committee, double majors are allowed. A student seeking a major not offered in the College's established curriculum may propose a self-designed Special Major for approval by the Academic Standing Committee.
All special majors involve close consultation with two faculty advisors.
Students are expected to petition for special majors during the 6th term of their academic career. For additional information, see one of the Associate Deans of Students. Integrative Exercises vary from department to department. Intended to help students relate the subjects they have studied in their major field, they sometimes take the form of comprehensive examinations covering the fundamentals of the discipline. In other departments, extensive research projects, papers or public lectures are required.