Students should refer to departmental entries in this Calendar for details. Students applying to joint programs with the University of Ottawa should note that application procedures, especially deadlines, are different in the two institutions, and they should refer to the university calendars for details. Two detailed official transcripts of the applicant's entire university record must be sent to the chair of the department concerned. All foreign documents, e.g., transcripts, must be translated into English and be notarized. References from non-academic supervisors are not ordinarily acceptable, except in certain cases, such as that of an applicant working in a research laboratory environment.
All letters of reference are to be sent by the referees directly to the chair of the department.
2.6 Proficiency in English Proficiency in English is necessary to pursue graduate studies at Carleton University. All applicants for admission will initially be examined and evaluated by the department, institute, or school in which the applicant wishes to study. Completed applications of those students whom the department wishes to recommend for admission will be forwarded to the Dean of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research for consideration. The office of the Dean will officially notify each applicant whose admission is approved. The Statement of Standing on Admission issued to each newly-admitted student is valid only for the twelve month period stipulated on the form.