9.    Examinations

9.1   General Remarks

      Final examinations in courses will be held at the times
      indicated in the academic schedule. Graduate students must
      obtain grades that meet the standards outlined in the academic
      standing section of this calendar, and that satisfy the
      specific requirements of the department concerned.

9.2   Supplemental and/or Grade-Raising Examinations

      Supplemental or other grade-raising examinations are not
      permitted for students registered in the Faculty of Graduate
      Studies and Research. Graduate students may, however, with the
      permission of their department, repeat a course at the time of
      the next regular offering to obtain a higher standing.

9.3   Special/Deferred Final Examinations

      A graduate student who is unable to write a final examination
      because of illness or other circumstances beyond his/her
      control, or whose performance on the examination has been
      impaired by such circumstances, may apply to write a special
      or deferred final examination. Such an application will be
      considered only if it is submitted in writing to the Dean of
      the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research within two weeks
      of the examination.

      If the student has been seen at the University Health
      Services, the office of the Dean will confirm the illness by
      contacting the treating physician. If the student has
      consulted a physician outside the University, he/she will be
      required to submit a statement (from the physician) confirming
      the illness.

      In cases other than illness, appropriate documents will be
      required.

      Students with special needs may also apply for
      special/deferred final examinations by contacting the Faculty
      of Graduate Studies and Research.

9.4   Master's Examinations and Deadlines

      In addition to any examination which may be required in
      individual courses, a master's candidate who is writing a
      thesis will be expected to undertake either an oral defence of
      the thesis or a comprehensive examination in his field of
      specialization, or both. Please refer to Thesis
      Specifications, section 12.5, item (d) (i) Master's, for
      submission deadlines. When the degree is taken by course work,
      a comprehensive examination may be required. It is important
      to note that individual departments may have additional or
      particular requirements.

      Some departments specify deadlines for the submission of
      thesis proposals and for comprehensive examinations. Students
      should check the calendar entry for their department.

9.5   Doctoral Examinations and Deadlines

      Doctoral candidates may be asked to pass a qualifying
      examination at the beginning of their residence at Carleton
      University.

      A comprehensive examination, covering prescribed fields, will
      normally be undertaken one year prior to the thesis
      presentation. This examination (oral or written, or both) may
      include any material considered fundamental to a proper
      comprehension of the field of study.

      After the thesis has been received and accepted for
      examination, a final oral examination on the subject of the
      thesis and related fields will be held. Please refer to Thesis
      Specifications, section 12.5, item (d) (ii) Doctoral, for
      submission deadlines.

      Some departments specify deadlines for the submission of
      thesis proposals and for comprehensive examinations. Students
      should check the calendar entry for their department.

9.6   Comprehensive Examinations

      The date, place, and time of comprehensive examinations will
      be announced at least two weeks in advance. An examining board
      will be appointed according to the guidelines laid down by the
      Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

9.7   Unsatisfactory Grades

      If the comprehensive examination is graded Unsatisfactory, the
      department may permit the candidate to repeat the examination.
      If the comprehensive examination is graded unsatisfactory for
      a second time, a request by the department that the candidate
      be allowed to continue in the program would require the
      approval of the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.

      The comprehensive and thesis examination processes must be
      conducted according to the principles and practices prescribed
      by the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research.