Study in Canada at Carleton University
In the National Capital, Ottawa
For more than a decade, the Center for the Study of Canada has
offered SUNY students the opportunity to study for a semester
or an academic year in Ottawa, Province of Ontario, Canada.
The program is based at Carleton University, one of
Canada's foremost institutions. Students may enroll in a
variety of courses in and outside of Canadian Studies and
experience life in Canada's bilingual capital. An added
bonus: the cost of the program is approximately the same as
that at any SUNY institution.
Study in Ottawa
Ottawa is a cosmopolitan city of more than 500,000 people.
The city is located in eastern Ontario - only two hours from
Montreal and four hours from Toronto - and is easily
accessible from the United States. The Ottawa area has
cultural and recreational facilities to suit every taste as
well as entertainment in both English and French.
The Parliament buildings, the new Museum of Man, and the
National Arts Center are just three of the many community
resources accessible to students. In addition, museums, art
galleries, libraries, embassies, many government departments,
national associations and organizations willingly open their
doors to visitors.
Participating Institution:Carleton
University
Carleton University is an English-speaking, co-ed institution
which has attained an international reputation for the quality
and diversity of its programs. More than 14,000 students
attend Carleton, which was founded in 1942. Its continued
growth (the picturesque, modern campus now has 24 buildings on
152 acres) necessitated a move in 1959 to its present site
between the Rideau River and the historic Rideau Canal. The
canal, always popular in the summertime for boating, has
gained great wintertime fame in recent years as the
world's largest and longest ice-skating rink. One end of
the rink is at Carleton's front door; the other, six miles
away, ends near the Parliament Buildings.
Program Administration
Center administrators monitor and frequently interact with the
students in the program. Moreover, the Director and staff of
Carleton International are also readily available for academic
counseling and advice.
Educational Program and Facilities
The faculties of the arts, science and engineering offer
courses in such areas as architecture, English, French,
commerce, history, geography, psychology, sociology,
industrial design, music and the sciences. Journalism is one
of the academic strengths at Carleton. Also, of partial
interest to American students, are the Political Science
courses which provide a comparative examination of the
parliamentary system of government with our own. In addition
to an interdisciplinary program in Canadian Studies, courses
are offered in computer science, criminology, film studies,
international affairs, mass communication, management, and
Soviet and Eastern European Studies.
Participants are permitted toenroll in four or five courses, 3
credit hours each, per semester as described in the Carleton
University undergraduate catalog. Each student is required to
take at least one course focusing on Canada.
Various recreational and cultural opportunities are available
to members of the Carleton community. The multipurpose
University has a coffee house, a pub, a game room and an arts
and crafts work shop. The athletic complex has facilities for
a wide range of activities, from individual fitness to
intercollegiate competition.
Program Periods
Two options are available: fall semester, or
the academic year. Semesters are more compressed at Canadian
universities and thus, most course work and examinations are
completed by December 15 (fall) and April 25 (spring).
Program Eligibility
The program is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors who
have
attained a cumulative GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) or
better.
Housing
Two housing options are available-the Carleton dormitories and
off-campus housing. If students choose to reside in the
dormitories, all arrangements will be made by the Center. Most
rooms are double occupancy, although a limited number of
single rooms may be reserved.These are open on a seniority
basis. Responsibility for arranging off-campus housing is the
student's.
Financial Information and Expenses
SUNY students are usually eligible for all financial
assistance normally available at their home campus. Make sure
to consult the financial aid office on your campus for
details.
Tuition: SUNY rates: $1,750 per semester New York
resident; $4,150 out of state
Program fee: $275 per semester; $500 per
academic year
Room and Board: Single occupancy, 1 lunch and supper, 7
days per week-$2,200
SUNY Health Insurance: $263.50 per semester. May be
waived with proof of personal coverage.
Call or write for a more detailed cost
breakdown:
All Prices are Estimates and are Subject to Change
Application Forms and Deadlines
Applicants must use the standard Overseas Academic Program
application forms which are available at the Office for
International Education on SUNY Campuses. Forms may also be
obtained by writing to the address below.
Deadlines
March 14 for the fall semester and the academic year
NOTE: The early submission of applications is strongly
encouraged. In most cases, a decision will be made when a
file
is complete. Late applications are considered on a space
available basis.
For more information on specific programs, please
contact:
Study in Canada Programs, Center for the Study of Canada
133 Court Street
Plattsburgh, New York 12901
Telephone: 1-518-564-2086
Fax: 1-518-564-2112
E-mail:
International@Plattsburgh.edu