The Carleton University Senate has approved the elimination of the “double-counting” rule that previously determined the maximum number of credits that could count between an Undergraduate student’s major and minor, or between any minor / concentration / specialization and a second minor / concentration / specialization.

With the elimination of this rule, Undergraduate students may count credits between their major / minor or between minors / concentrations / specializations without restriction, provided the credit(s) will satisfy a requirement for the program element(s).  The elimination of this rule will be applied without regard for the catalog year in which a student added the program element, and may assist students in the completion of their program requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Last updated August 20, 2021.

Answers to frequently asked questions are listed below in the following categories:

  • “Double-Counting” and the elimination of this rule
  • How this change may impact students
  • How it will be applied
  • Recommended steps for students

Double-Counting and the elimination of this rule

How this change may impact students

How it will be applied

Recommended steps for students

Questions?

If you have any additional questions regarding the elimination of the “double-counting” rule, or if you need academic advising, please contact us at academicadvising@carleton.ca.