{"id":43334,"date":"2025-10-27T14:07:42","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:07:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/?page_id=43334"},"modified":"2025-10-27T14:09:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-27T18:09:11","slug":"ask-us-anything-new-international-student-qa","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/go-isso\/new-students\/ask-us-anything-new-international-student-qa\/","title":{"rendered":"Ask Us Anything: New International Student Q&A"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Ask Us Anything: New International Student Q&A\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Join the Global Opportunities &<\/strong> International Student Services Office (GO-ISSO)<\/strong> for this interactive virtual drop-in session<\/strong> where you can get answers to all your questions in real time!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why Attend?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u2705 Get expert guidance<\/strong> \u2013 Connect with GO-ISSO staff who are here to support you.
\u2705 Learn about key dates & deadlines<\/strong> \u2013 Stay on top of important milestones for international students.
\u2705 Ask us anything<\/strong> \u2013 No question is too big or small! Whether it\u2019s about immigration, campus life, student services, or job opportunities, we\u2019re here to help.
\u2705 Meet your support team<\/strong> \u2013 Get to know the people who will be supporting you throughout your Carleton journey!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Meet Your Hosts:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

\u200d*Grace Singsit<\/strong> \u2013 International Student Success Coordinator
*Carolyn McGill <\/strong>\u2013 International Student Immigration Specialist
*Lynn Murphy<\/strong> \u2013 Office and UHIP Administrator
*GO-<\/strong>ISSO Student Staff<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Date & Time: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 4th: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday November 13th: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tuesday, November 18th: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Thursday, November 27th: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, December 3rd: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wednesday, December 10th: 9:00am – 10:00am EST<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Join<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Click this link to access<\/a> the event on MS Teams at the date and time listed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Registration is not required<\/strong> but if you would like to receive a reminder before the event please fill in the form below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students outside Canada?<\/strong> Use the Time Zone Converter<\/strong><\/a> to plan your attendance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t 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!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We highly encourage you to register for  I-Start International Orientation<\/a> free online mini-course. It\u2019s specifically designed for new international students at Carleton University.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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<\/strong>, graduate<\/strong>, and study abroad<\/strong> students..<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Topics include: GO-ISSO services, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), immigration advising, student life in Canada, navigating Ottawa, and much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key Features of I-Start<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n