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Tuesday, January 19, 2021
International students looking for employment in Canada have unique considerations to keep in mind. Career Services is hosting a Virtual Winter Career Fair on January 27th, where students will have the opportunity to meet and chat with recruiters and professionals in your field of interest, and explore full-time, part-time, summer, co-op and... More
Do your part in the province-wide effort to stay safe! As of Thursday, January 14, 2021, at 12:01 a.m., the Government of Ontario has enacted a state of emergency and stay at home order which is now in effect for the entire province. This decision was made in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other... More
The Centre for Student Academic Support (CSAS) is offering weekly online sessions for all English language learners (ELLs) looking to develop their academic writing skills. These sessions will be dedicated to helping international and exchange students and all English Language Learners develop writing skills that will be useful throughout your... More
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
Each year, the International Student Services Office and the Awards Office oversee financial awards for undergraduate international students. The International House Award for graduating students and Marie Odette Gabrielle Clay Memorial Award for current students are open for applications until February 26, 2021. Eligibility information and... More
Thursday, January 14, 2021
Health Canada has issued a warning regarding the sale of fraudulent COVID-19 vaccines over the internet. The warning highlights that these vaccines are dangerous because they are not proven to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 and may contain other harmful substances as they are not regulated by Health Canada. Health Canada has suggested the... More
Friday, January 8, 2021
Students seeking to enter Canada are advised that new travel and entry requirements have recently been announced by the Government of Canada. New Travel Information for International Arrivals Please be advised that as of January 7th 2021 all international air travellers will be required to demonstrate a negative test result for COVID-19 prior... More
Wednesday, January 6, 2021
International students are invited to socialize and build connections with other students through upcoming social and cultural events. Ravens Zone Ravens Zone is a weekly session where students can connect with fellow Ravens. Each session includes activities, games, and a space for conversation. To join a Ravens Zone session, students must... More
International students are invited to attend the International Student Services Office's upcoming educational workshops for international students. Please visit the events page to register for these workshops and receive an event reminder 24 hours in advance. Get To Know the ISSO: Conversation Sessions Meet the friendly staff and volunteers of... More
Opting Out All students can choose to opt out of the U-Pass (transit) program for winter 2021. For a step-by-step guide on how to opt-out of the U-Pass, please click on the link. Students who plan to opt out should not pick up or renew their U-Pass. Returning your U-Pass If you are no longer eligible for the program and... More
With the continued rise in COVID-19 cases, the Ontario government, in consultation with the Chief Medical Officer of Health and other health experts, announced it is imposing a Provincewide Shutdown, including the City of Ottawa, effective Saturday, December 26, 2020, at 12:01 a.m. See the Carleton newsroom for the most recent messaging on the... More
The ISSO welcomes all international undergraduate and graduate students beginning their studies at Carleton University in Winter 2021. New students are encouraged to participate in the following events to make connections, learn about the support services available at Carleton, and understand their responsibilities while studying in Canada.... More
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