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Why Carleton?
Not only is Carleton a good choice due to its excellent reputation, but also due to its location in Canada's capital, Ottawa. If you are interested in Canadian Studies or Political Science, then you will find plenty of opportunities to explore your interests beyond the classroom at Carleton. Quebec, Canada's largest French-speaking province, is across the river from Ottawa.
- Terms: Fall (August thru December) and Spring (January thru April)
- Eligibility: SUNY Plattsburgh students only; minimum junior standing at the time of participation; minimum 3.0 GPA.
- Credits: 18 undergraduate credits
- Application Deadlines: October 1 for Spring; March 15 for Fall
How to Apply
You must submit both the SUNY Application and the Carleton Application to the SUNY Plattsburgh Global Education Office by the deadlines stated in the above section.You may download copies from our website, or e-mail us for copies at globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu. (Note: the 85.3kb SUNY Application PDF file requires the latest version of Acrobat Reader, which is available as a free download.)
Courses at Carleton
Carleton offers more than 65 programs of study, so you should be able to find plenty of interesting courses in your major. To view a list of what they offer and course descriptions, please visit Carleton's website.
Accommodations
You may choose to live on or off campus at Carleton. If you choose to live off campus, however, you will have to find your own apartment and sign a lease. SUNY Plattsburgh is not able to offer assistance for off-campus housing at Carleton. On-campus housing at Carleton is very similar to what you find in the US. We encourage you to consider living on campus. Space is limited, so the earlier you apply, the better. For more information about housing at Carleton, please visit Carleton's website.
Location
Ottawa is the capital of Canada, and has a population of about one million people. It is located in eastern Ontario, or about a three-hour drive northwest of Plattsburgh. Across the river from Ottawa is Quebec, Canada's largest French-speaking population. And while the majority of Ottawa's population is English-speaking, it does have a large French-speaking population too. Its population and location will not only help you improve your French, if you want, but it also provides the perfect setting for anyone interested in studying Canada's two largest cultural groups.
2008 Estimated Costs Per Semester
- Application fee: $35 due when you apply
- Deposit: $350 due several weeks after accepted
- SUNY Tuition: $2175 for New York State Residents / $5305 for non New York State Residents
- Room and Board: estimated $5000
- Health Insurance: $390 for all students
- TOTAL for New York Residents: $7950
- TOTAL for non New York Residents: $11,080
Please note: You will pay your Application Fee, Deposit, SUNY tuition, and Health Insurance to SUNY before you leave.You will pay for your housing and food in Canada.
Other costs you will have to participate in this program:
- Roundtrip transportation: cost varies drastically depending on where you leave and how you go to Ottawa.
- Canada Visa: estimated $150 USD (only required for students staying longer than six months)
- Passport: US passports currently cost $95
More Information
Questions, Comments, Suggestions?
If you would like more information about the Study Abroad and Exchanges program at Plattsburgh State, please contact or visit us at:
Global Education Office101 Broad Street
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Phone: (518) 564-2321
Toll-Free Phone: (800) 388-6784
Fax: (518) 564-2326
E-mail: globaleducation@plattsburgh.edu
Location: We are physically located at 102 Broad St. on the SUNY Plattsburgh campus, which is the brown house that sits at the corner of Broad and Beekman Streets across from the Kehoe Building.