Ask Us Anything: New International Student Q&A

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!

Meet Your Hosts:

‍*Grace Singsit – International Student Success Coordinator
*Carolyn McGill & Gopi Kiran Gajula – International Student Immigration Specialist & International Student Advisor
*Lynn Murphy – Office and UHIP Administrator
*Andy Raeburn & Jessica Morrow – International Admission & Recruitment Officers
*GO-ISSO Student Staff

Date & Time:

June 10th & 24th 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 am EST

July 8th & 22nd 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 am EST

August 5th & 19th 2025 from 9:00 – 10:00 am EST

How to Join

Click this link to access the event on MS Teams at the date and time listed.

Registration is not required but if you would like to receive a reminder before the event please fill in the form below.

Students outside Canada? Use the Time Zone Converter to plan your attendance.

Don’t miss this chance to get the info and support you need for a successful start at Carleton! We’re excited to meet you and look forward to seeing you there!

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.

Have questions before the event? Email us at isso@carleton.ca – we’re happy to help!