Why are the eligibility rules different in the fall / winter and summer terms?

Students typically do not take a full course load (1.0 credits per semester) during the summer due to full-time work or other commitments. In addition, summer sessions are half the length of fall and winter terms, so summer courses are condensed to fit in the same content over a shorter period. Due to the nature of this schedule, students taking 1.0 credits in these sessions often have a similar workload to full time students in the fall or winter semesters. For these reasons, the Carleton University Students’ Association (CUSA) requested this requirement be included in the summer U-Pass referendum.

If you have concerns regarding eligibility requirements of the Summer U-Pass, please connect directly with your respective student association.