• Enriched Support Program (ESP) at Carleton University - A program that provides an alternative, supported pathway to degree admission.  To book an ESP Student Ambassador virtual visit to your school to meet with students (small groups/large group format) and/or guidance teacher-counsellors who may want to know more about this opportunity please Book online.

The Enriched Support program:

• Is designed for students who do not meet the traditional entrance requirements.

• Offers a chance to begin first-year study in a reduced course load with structured academic support.

• Offers guaranteed degree admission to those who complete ESP with the necessary average (Pathways to degrees are offered in Arts & Social Science, Business, Computer Science, Engineering, Science and more).

• Is OSAP-eligible.

• Students can apply on the website rather than through OUAC (even students who have not applied to University can submit an application).

• Students can apply even if they do not have six 4 U/M level courses (Only recommend three) Note: some ESP streams have prerequisites.

• Current deadline is June 15, but is usually extended through July, space permitting. Information nights are coming up on May 17, June 1, and June 14.

• Please see our Guidance Counsellor page for more details.