Founded in 1866, Carleton College is a small, private liberal arts college in the historic river town of Northfield, Minnesota. Best known for its academic excellence and warm welcoming campus community, Carleton offers 36 majors and 15 concentrations in the arts, humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences.

Classes are small, extremely demanding and highly participatory. The student to faculty ratio is 9:1 and Carleton professors expect students to go to class prepared and ready to make a meaningful contribution each time. Outside of class, NUS students are expected to participate actively in Carleton's vibrant campus community and their more than 100 student groups.

Northfield, Minnesota, is a quiet and pleasant suburb located 40 miles south of the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul. Winters are very cold and often dip well below freezing, so it is essential to bring warm clothing for your stay.

Language of Instruction: English

• Information on departments & programs available at: http://www.carleton.edu/curricular/
• Carleton’s academic catalog can be found at:
  http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/registrar/academiccatalog/
• Carleton’s Academic information for new students can be found at: http://apps.carleton.edu/student/new/academic/

Course Registration:
Students have to register for courses online. Information about online course registration at http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/registrar/webregistration/

Course Descriptions:
Course schedules are available at http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/registrar/schedule/

Academic Calendar:

• Term 1: September to last week of November
• Term 2: January to mid-March
• Term 3: April to early-June

Carleton College is a residential liberal arts college. Living, learning and interacting with other students in the residence halls is an essential part of the Carleton experience. Thus, on-campus housing is mandatory for exchange students. All rooms are furnished with beds, mattresses, desks, desk chairs, window treatments, dressers, wardrobes or closets, and garbage cans. 
More information at http://apps.carleton.edu/student/new/housing/.

Visa Information:
You will be advised by Carleton on the type of US entry visa you should apply for. You must present the required documents to the consular section of the U.S. Embassy, as instructed by Carleton closer to the time of application  Note that there will be a USD100 SEVIS Fee which must be paid before you go to the embassy for your visa interview.

Additional Information:
The International Student Orientation (ISO) is mandatory for all J-1 and F-1 visa holders. It is usually held in late August to early September

Useful Links:

• Carleton College website: http://www.carleton.edu/
• Required immunizations: http://apps.carleton.edu/student/new/faq/?faq_id=112380
  
• Information for International Students: https://apps.carleton.edu/intl/
  
• Resources for Families and Parents: http://apps.carleton.edu/parents/http://apps.carleton.edu/parents/

Health Insurance:
All students attending Carleton College are required to have health insurance. NUS students should purchase the insurance plan recommended by Carleton College in addition to travel insurance that they may purchase in Singapore to cover the period between their departure to the USA and the start of their program at Carleton.

Estimated Cost of Living Per Academic Year:

Please contact:
Mr Andrew Gall
E-mail: iroatg@nus.edu.sg