Is your student thinking about pursuing an education at Carleton University? Parents of prospective Carleton students may be interested in relevant news and events, the admissions process or information on visiting Ottawa.
News and Events
Stay up-to-date with the latest news and upcoming dates and deadlines.
We offer a number of on- and off-campus events for future Carleton parents and their students to discover Carleton University. Check out our upcoming events for future parents!
Upcoming Events
Carleton University offers a variety of general and program-specific specialty tours throughout the year. Specialty tours provide you with the opportunity to learn more about your program of interest, view the facilities and meet with professors.
For more information and to register, please visit the Campus Tours webpage.
Admissions Information
The Admissions Office offers the most up-to-date information on applying to Carleton.
If your student has been accepted to Carleton, they may wish to participate in CU 1001 course, a free online mini course experience providing new students with a focused introduction to the Carleton community. This course takes students through the five success pillars: academics, finances, campus life, wellness and employability. There are also mini-modules featuring content on each of the faculties for in-depth understanding of your student’s faculty of study.
CU 1001 Experience Days provide a complimentary in-person addition to the CU 1001 course, offering students, parents and guests the opportunity to attend in-person presentations and tours of Carleton’s beautiful campus led by upper year students.
Visiting Ottawa
You may be interested in coming to campus for a campus tour. If you’re planning on visiting the Ottawa area, view our resources on finding a great place to stay and things to do in Canada’s capital!