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The Carleton University Exchange Program allows students to study full time at a partner institution for a single term (fall or winter) or for a full academic year. Summer term is not included in the Exchange program.

Yes, students can cancel their exchange anytime prior to departure.

This might be possible, dependent on space availability.

Yes! PMC students should note that not all host institutions will be able to provide accommodation in the same manner as Carleton. You must contact the accessibility services office at the host institution to determine what services are available and arrange for those accommodations. To facilitate this process, your PMC Coordinator can provide you with a copy of your documentation and a letter outlining the accommodations you receive at Carleton. For more information, please visit the Paul Menton Centre.

Please email exchange@carleton.ca or book a meeting with the Outgoing Global Learning Coordinator.

Yes, If you were unable to attend a live information session, please watch the recorded summary of the ISSO Outgoing International Exchange Information Session before applying for exchange. Please visit our Exchange Information Session webpage to register for a session and to access the Recorded Information Session Summary.

Students can only participate in an Exchange with one of our listed Exchange Partner Institutions & Programs.

If you do not see an institution listed and you wish to study there, we invite you to explore a Letter of Permission through the Registrar’s Office. An approved Letter of Permission enables Carleton Degree or Certificate students to apply to study at any other accredited university.

Placements are selected based on the application short answer questions, CGPA, degree requirements, and spots available at the institution. The ISSO makes every reasonable effort to place students in one of their five preferred institutions, but space is limited. Students must select five institutions where they wish to study in the exchange application.

Some countries are especially popular, such as Japan, Spain, France, and the UK. Placement in these countries is even more competitive, and students are encouraged to diversify their preferred institutions across different regions.

Exchange is an opportunity for Carleton students to study abroad at one of our partner institutions while earning credits towards their Carleton degree. To learn more about the Exchange Program, including eligibility requirements and application details, visit our Outgoing Exchange Program website.

International students are required to be enrolled with the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).  The UHIP premium will be automatically added to your student account. You will receive a Welcome email from Cowan, the insurance underwriters, before the start of the term with details on how to register on their member portal in order to access your UHIP e-card.  Remember that UHIP is mandatory for any dependents (spouse and/or children) inside Canada.   More details on our UHIP website.

Canada has multiple permanent residence programs and each has detailed eligibility requirements. Many have competitive selection processes. There are frequent changes to the programs and occasionally new programs are created. 

Most international students won’t become eligible for any PR program until following graduation. For students who wish to remain in Canada while pursuing their PR options, it’s important to maintain valid temporary resident status at all times until PR status is confirmed.

The ISSO cannot offer one-on-one coaching, assessment, or advice on permanent resident issues. However, we do provide opportunities to learn and ask questions. A PR Pathways information session is offered each school term. We also have drop-in immigration Q&As where members of our immigration advising team will answer general questions about permanent residence. Events are listed on the ISSO Events Calendar.

Students may also self-enrol in the ISSO’s Brightspace Course PR Pathways for International Students . This course provides an overview of basic concepts, Express Entry, and the OINP graduate streams, as well as answers to a number of Frequently Asked Questions about transitioning to permanent residence after graduation from Carleton.

IRCC publishes processing times for various types of applications. These are estimates and not service guarantees.

If you submitted a study permit renewal application before the expiry date on your old permit, and if you have remained in Canada, you may continue to study and work as authorized by a study permit as usual, even if your current permit has expired while you are waiting. Your Social Insurance Number remains valid.

If you submitted a Co-op Work Permit Application, you can work as authorized by your study permit until you have the work permit.

If you are eligible for a Post-Graduation Work Permit, and you submitted your application while you had a valid study permit, then you may be authorized to work without a work permit until you get the decision from IRCC. See the complete eligibility details in the ISSOs PGWP Application Guide.

If you need a new Temporary Resident Visa, then you should remain in Canada until your application is approved and the new visa is inserted into your passport. If you leave Canada, you won’t be able to return without a valid visa. (There is an exception if you have a valid study permit and travel only to the United States.)