M.Arch 1 Course Exemption Form

M.Arch 1 students may receive course exemptions for university-level courses that they have previously completed under the following conditions and at the discretion of the Associate Director, Graduate:

1) Based on their previous courses, any student may be eligible to receive course exemptions for the following three courses: ARCH 5221 Ecological & Regulatory Systems, ARCH 5222 Structures, and ARCH 5223 Assemblies and Environmental Systems. Students who previously completed the following Carleton University courses are also specifically eligible for exemption for the stated equivalent courses: ARCC 2202 (ARCH 5221), CIVE 2005 (ARCH 5222), and both ARCC 2203 and ARCC 3202 (ARCH 5223). Note that students must have received a B- or above in these courses.
2) Students who have previously completed Carleton University’s ARCH 2300 Introduction to Modern Architecture are eligible for exemption from ARCH 5331 Modernism and Global Urbanism. Note that students must have received a B- or above in the course. Students from other academic institutions who have completed a minimum of three history/theory architecture courses may be eligible for exemption from ARCH 5331, following a review of relevant syllabi and transcripts.
3) Courses from Carleton University or another institution being used to apply for exemption must have received a B- or above.
4) If students gain exemption for more than one course in a semester, they must enrol in a 0.5 credit free elective in lieu of the other course.
5) Note that we do not grant course exemptions for CEGEP courses.
7) You must enroll in and attend all courses for which an exemption is requested until the exemption is granted.

To submit a course exemption request, please complete the form below by 4:30 p.m. on Friday, August 14, 2026. Requests made after this deadline will not be considered. Please note students are only eligible to complete this form one time.

Master of Architecture (M.Arch 1) Course Exemption Request Form

This form is to be used by master’s students in the first year of the 3-year program to request a review of previously completed university level courses that the student feels may exempt them from an M.Arch program requirement(s). Requests will be reviewed by the department and the student will be notified of the decision. Submission of all required information is mandatory otherwise the request may not be reviewed.

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ARCH 5331 Exemption Request

Students who have previously completed Carleton University’s ARCH 2300: Introduction to Modern Architecture are eligible for exemption from ARCH 5331 Modernism and Global Urbanism. Note that students must have received a B- or above in the course. Students from other academic institutions who have completed a minimum of three history/theory architecture courses may be eligible for exemption from ARCH 5331, following a review of relevant syllabi and transcripts.

Would you like to submit an exemption request for ARCH 5331: Introduction to Modern Architecture?(Required)

Yes

Under what grounds are you asking to be exempt from ARCH 5331?(Required)

I completed ARCH 2300 at Carleton University during my undergraduate degree. I received a minimum of a B-. (The department will verify this)

I have completed a minimum of three history and theory architecture courses in my undergraduate degree and have achieved a B- in each course.

Please upload a minimum of 3 course outlines for the relevant history and theory of architecture courses in your undergraduate degree. Please also upload relevant transcripts that indicate final grades.(Required)

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ARCH 5221 Exemption Request

Students who have previously completed Carleton University’s ARCC 2202: Architectural Technology 1 are eligible for exemption from ARCH 5221: Ecological & Regulatory Systems. Note that students must have received a B- or above in the course. Students from other academic institutions who have completed a similar course in their undergraduate degree may be eligible for exemption from ARCH 5221, following a review of relevant syllabi and transcripts.

Would you like to submit an exemption request for ARCH 5221: Ecological & Regulatory Systems?(Required)

Yes

Under what grounds are you asking to be exempt from ARCH 5221?(Required)

I completed ARCC 2202 at Carleton University during my undergraduate degree. I received a minimum of a B-. (The department will verify this)

I have completed a a similar course in my undergraduate degree and have achieved a B- in each course.

Please upload a course outline(s) for the course you took during your undergraduate degree that you feel is similar to ARCH 5221. Please also upload relevant transcripts that indicate final grades.(Required)

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ARCH 5222 Exemption Request

Students who have previously completed Carleton University’s CIVE 2005: Architectural Technology 2 are eligible for exemption from ARCH 5222: Structures. Note that students must have received a B- or above in the course. Students from other academic institutions who have completed a similar course in their undergraduate degree may be eligible for exemption from ARCH 5222, following a review of relevant syllabi and transcripts.

Would you like to submit an exemption request for ARCH 5222: Structures?(Required)

Yes

Under what grounds are you asking to be exempt from ARCH 5222?(Required)

I completed CIVE 2005 at Carleton University during my undergraduate degree. I received a minimum of a B-. (The department will verify this)

I have completed a a similar course in my undergraduate degree and have achieved a B- in each course.

Please upload a course outline(s) for the course you took during your undergraduate degree that you feel is similar to ARCH 5222. Please also upload relevant transcripts that indicate final grades.(Required)

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Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 2.

Maximum of 2 course outlines can be uploaded.

ARCH 5223 Exemption Request

Students who have previously completed Carleton University’s ARCC 2203: Architectural Technology 3 and ARCC 3202: Architectural Technology 4 are eligible for exemption from ARCH 5223:: Assemblies and Environmental Systems.. Note that students must have received a B- or above in the course. Students from other academic institutions who have completed a similar course in their undergraduate degree may be eligible for exemption from ARCH 5223, following a review of relevant syllabi and transcripts.

Would you like to submit an exemption request for ARCH 5223: Assemblies and Environmental Systems.?(Required)

Yes

Under what grounds are you asking to be exempt from ARCH 5223?(Required)

I completed ARCC 2203 and ARCC 3202 at Carleton University during my undergraduate degree. I received a minimum of a B-. (The department will verify this)

I have completed a a similar course in my undergraduate degree and have achieved a B- in each course.

Please upload a course outline(s) for the course you took during your undergraduate degree that you feel is similar to ARCH 5223. Please also upload relevant transcripts that indicate final grades.(Required)

Drop files here or

Max. file size: 15 MB, Max. files: 2.

Maximum of 2 course outlines can be uploaded.