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The University
Carleton University is a contemporary, enterprising
university situated in Canada's capital. Undergraduate and
graduate programs are offered in the disciplines of arts,
social sciences, engineering, and science and through many
professional Schools and Institutes. Specialized research is
carried out in more than 90 organized research centres. With
over 18,000 full-time and part-time students from the National
Capital Region, from across the country, and from more than 100
countries around the world, Carleton has acquired a reputation
that is world-wide.
Founded in 1942 as a non-denominational, private,
co-educational college, Carleton initially occupied a few
rented classrooms in church basements and high schools in
downtown Ottawa. Full-time programs were offered in 1946 in
journalism and public administration. Rapid expansion during
the following years led to the development of a new campus on a
large and picturesque site between the Rideau River and the
historic Rideau Canal.
Carleton's location in Canada's capital has shaped its
philosophy and character in a special way. Throughout its
history, Carleton has explored the Canadian perspective in many
fields and utilized Ottawa's unique resources to give its
students an advantage that few other universities enjoy. In the
pursuit of academic excellence, Carleton has played a national
role in contributing to the quality of public discourse in
Canada and to the advancement of our country's international
relations. Looking to the future, the University is at the
forefront in developing new partnerships, new programs, and new
directions in teaching and research that will enable its
graduates to lead in meeting the challenges of tomorrow.
Forging ties with business, industry, government, and other
educational institutions will ensure the most relevant
education and most current leading edge research.
The first undergraduate degrees, awarded in 1946, were in
journalism and in public administration, and the first graduate
diploma in 1954 was in public administration. Today, the
University offers graduate instruction leading to the master's
degree in more than 50 fields and to the doctorate in more than
20 areas. In 2001/2002, the Faculty of Graduate Studies and
Research registered over 2,500 students in graduate level
studies.
With outstanding scholars, challenging and imaginative
programs, excellent students, libraries, laboratories, and
other resources and facilities, the University can provide its
students with the most current and relevant education. Graduate
programs in Science and Engineering are enhanced by linking
resources and expertise with the University of Ottawa to create
institutes that are among the finest in the country. Moreover,
students in all programs have access to the vast number of
scholars working in government organizations and to the special
facilities associated with these national and international
institutions.
Carleton University's 28 buildings occupy a beautiful
62-hectare campus just 10 minutes drive south of Parliament
Hill. A special feature of the campus is an extensive
underground tunnel system, which makes the University
accessible for students with mobility impairments. The
University Library offers a collection of over three million
items that includes books, serials, government documents, maps,
newspapers, musical scores, compact discs, microforms, archives
and rare books. Students access CD-ROM and Web databases for
help in finding books and periodicals, and can do their
research using our growing collection of e-journals. A
leading-edge Web-based library catalogue system is about to be
unveiled, greatly improving student access to cyberspace and
print research resources.
Reading rooms and special interest resource centres are
maintained by many Departments on campus. Accommodation for
approximately 2,100 students is provided in Carleton's
on-campus residence buildings. A new Residence for senior
undergraduate and graduate students was completed this year.
Cafeterias throughout the campus offer meals and snacks. The
physical recreation complex houses facilities for a wide range
of activities from individual fitness to varsity and intramural
team competition in a number of sports. Special-interest clubs,
public lectures, concerts, films, live theatre, conferences,
and conventions bring many dimensions to campus life.
Recreational, cultural, and leisure-time activities to suit
every taste abound in the national capital area. The National
Arts Centre, the Museum of Civilization, and the National Art
Gallery enlighten and entertain in both English and French.
Carleton boasts the world's longest winter skating rink, the
Rideau Canal, at its doorstep, and kilometres of bike paths and
walking trails surround the picturesque campus along waterways
and greenbelts.
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