Are you a new student starting your journey at Carleton University? Have questions about study permits, working in Canada, navigating campus, or making Ottawa feel like home? We’ve got you covered!
Join the Global Opportunities & International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO) for this interactive virtual drop-in session where you can get answers to all your questions in real time!
Why Attend?
✅ Get expert guidance – Connect with GO-ISSO and Recruitment staff who are here to support you. ✅ Learn about key dates & deadlines – Stay on top of important milestones for international students. ✅ Ask us anything – No question is too big or small! Whether it’s about immigration, campus life, student services, or job opportunities, we’re here to help. ✅ Meet your support team – Get to know the people who will be supporting you throughout your Carleton journey!
Please test that your MS teams platform is functional before the meeting if you have issues with this please contact at its@cunet.carleton.ca.
Students living outside Ontario are invited to use the event Time Zone Converter to plan their attendance.
We highly encourage you to register for I-Start International Orientation free online mini-course. It’s specifically designed for new international students at Carleton University.
Through this course, you will learn the information needed to help you transition to student life at Carleton and in Canada. This orientation has been designed to meet the needs of all international students, including undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad students..
Topics include: GO-ISSO services, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), immigration advising, student life in Canada, navigating Ottawa, and much more!
Key Features of I-Start
Go at your own pace. Modules you can revisit when you need it.
Get credit.Students who complete the course will be eligible for credit on their Co-Curricular Record, a system Carleton uses to record involvement.
Connect with other students through Global Ravens chats throughout the summer.
The accessibility icon toolkit was created in partnership and consultation with the Paul Menton Centre to provide indicators to allow students to navigate events more effectively.
Photos and Videos
Please note, photos and videos may be captured of this event. By attending the event, you consent to photography, audio recording, and video recording to be used for news, promotional purposes, advertising, inclusion on websites, social media, or any other purpose by Carleton University. Please contact issoevents@cunet.carleton.ca if you have any questions.
