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Tuesday, March 2, 2021
First-Year Connections Mentors The SEO is hiring First-Year Connections mentors to support first-year students in making a successful transition to university life by preparing them to achieve their personal and academic goals. FYC Mentors support first-year undergraduate students through the First Year Connections program. FYC Mentors will work... More
Tuesday, February 16, 2021
Do you know that you are the only person at Carleton who knows the date that your study permit expires? (If you don’t know it, then go check the date right now and set up a reminder notice on your phone!) If you won't finish your program of study by then, you will be able to... More
On February 12, the Government of Canada announced new travel restrictions and quarantine measures to take place as of February 22, 2021. The information outlined below is meant only as a summary, and students are reminded that they are responsible for ensuring that they meet all travel and quarantine requirements at the time of... More
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) recently revised information on its COVID-19 International Students webpage to provide further clarity as to what may be considered non-discretionary travel for immediate family members of students to include the following: One (only) family member may accompany a minor child, or any student... More
Monday, February 8, 2021
International students are invited to attend the International Student Services Office's January immigration workshops. Please visit the events page to register for these workshops and receive an event reminder 24 hours in advance. All About Post-Graduation Work Permits Are you hoping to apply for a Post-Graduation Work Permit (PGWP) to remain... More
Wednesday, February 3, 2021
The $500 Graduate Students' Association (GSA) International Student Award was created to help alleviate the financial burdens international students incur while obtaining university degrees. The application can be found on the GSA website. The deadline to apply is February 12, 2021 and applicants must be members of the... More
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
The ISSO invites all international students to join Intercultural Programming Coordinator Niamh O'Shea and International Student Counsellor Berak Hussain for the Navigating Your Social Transition to Canada & Carleton workshop! The session is designed to share strategies and resources to help navigate the unique factors impacting loneliness and... More
February marks Black History Month in Canada. This month highlights the contributions and experiences of Afro-Caribbean Black peoples throughout history and in the present moment. A variety of Carleton and Ottawa organizations will be hosting celebratory events during this special month. The Afro Caribbean Mentorship Program (ACMP) will host their... More
International students in Canada must apply for an extension of status before their current study permit expires. Often a student’s passport expires on the same date. Getting a new passport is normally the first step, before applying for the study permit. If you face delays in getting your passport, you can and should apply... More
International students studying in Canada must have health insurance. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is administered by the ISSO. Please review the details below for information specific to students studying outside of Canada, students who completed their studies in Fall 2020, and new students for the Winter 2021 term. Students... More
Friday, January 22, 2021
Studying remotely from outside of Canada as an international student can bring unforeseen stress and strain. Carleton is pleased to offer International SOS’s leading assistance service to help you support your mental, emotional and physical well-being. Emotional Support delivers: Mental health professionals supporting you in more than... More
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
International students studying in Canada must have health insurance. The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) is administered by the ISSO. Please review the details below for information specific to students studying outside of Canada, students completing their studies in Fall 2020, and new students for the Winter 2021 term. Students Studying... More
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