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The MPNL and DPNL programs<\/a> are competitive. Students come from diverse backgrounds and are a mix of experienced and aspiring professionals. Each year, there\u2019s one intake, and all students begin the program in the summer term. The application portal to submit applications for summer 2027 admissions opens June 1, 2026. Applications are due on January 20, 2027, but applications will be accepted after this date as well, depending on space. Please note that we review applications as they arrive, and will make early offers to strong full-time candidates before January 20, should they apply before the application deadline.<\/strong> We normally admit a total of 20 to 22 full-time students and eight to 10 part-time students, selecting them for their leadership abilities. There are a number of awards and scholarships<\/a> for which full-time applicants are automatically considered. The first term for both the MPNL and DPNL programs starts in the summer with the two-week, in-person Summer Institute<\/a> on Carleton University\u2019s campus. Apply online through Carleton’s Graduate Admissions<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Application deadlines<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

For summer 2027, for both the MPNL and DPNL programs, the application deadline is January 20, 2027. Carleton\u2019s application portal<\/a> will remain open until April 1, 2027, and applications received up to this date will be considered for admission and funding if space and funds remain. Full-time MPNL applicants will be automatically considered for university scholarships and awards<\/a>. Also, early offers to strong full-time candidates, will be offered before Jan. <\/strong>20, 202<\/strong>7<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Admission requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Carleton admission requirements are available in the Carleton University Calendar for the PNL program<\/a>. Entry in the programs requires a bachelor\u2019s degree, with an average of B+ or higher; please see Regulations<\/a> for details. Experienced professionals may quality for Professional Entry admission; please see our Graduate Calendar page<\/a> for details. Courses are listed in the Calendar<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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