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Wednesday, December 23, 2020
The Carleton Bookstore is here to help Carleton University students obtain the textbooks and other materials they need to succeed in courses at Carleton. Students can order their textbooks now from the Bookstore website to have them delivered anywhere around the world. The Carleton Bookstore recommends the following when placing an order to... More
Tuesday, December 22, 2020
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 here for the most recent messaging on the Provincewide... More
Students feeling unwell with cold, flu and/or COVID-19 like symptoms should consider the following: Monitor symptom severity and connect with a health care professional for persistent and worsening symptoms Contact Health and Counselling Services at (613) 520-6674 to make a virtual appointment with a member of their medical team (Monday to Friday... More
Tuesday, December 15, 2020
If you are an international student living in Canada and you are about to graduate, it is important to consider how you will protect you and your family in case of an emergency once your UHIP coverage ends. You may be planning to travel or stay in Canada following your graduation. If that is... More
Monday, December 7, 2020
As the end of the fall term is here and the holiday season approaches, let’s celebrate! Join us on Wednesday, December 9 from 8:30 am to 9:30 am (EST) or Thursday, December 10 from 3:30 pm to 4:30 pm (EST) to applaud your accomplishments and learn about the winter holiday season. This Canadian Tea... More
The Global PALS (Peer Advisors Lending Support) Program provides current and incoming international students with the opportunity to connect with an upper-year or graduate student who can provide insights and support as you navigate social, cultural and academic life at Carleton University and in Ottawa. The ISSO has Global Peer Advisors from four... More
Coming to Canada with Family Members? If you are coming to Canada with dependents (spouse and/or children), you must enroll them in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) before you arrive. Contact our UHIP Administrator for more information. Supplemental Drug/Dental Plan For New Students If you are a new student for Winter 2021 and... More
Drop in Tuesday, December 15 between 9:00 am and 10:00 am (EST) to get answers to your questions from the ISSO’s immigration advisors. Ask about study permits, co-op work permits, post-graduation work permits, COVID-19 considerations, or anything else on your mind. Please note: your questions and any personal information you provide will... More
The ISSO team is here to assist you in making decisions about your next steps as new information becomes available from Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) about international students’ entry into Canada. On Tuesday, December 8 and Tuesday, December 22, join the ISSO team for an Immigration and Travel Q & A as we... More
Registration is now open for the winter session of Career Services' Navigating the Canadian Workplace workshop series! Beginning on January 18, 2021, this virtual workshop series is designed to support undergraduate and graduate international students, as well as newcomers to Canada, in exploring strategies for finding work in Canada and... More
Last updated: December 3, 2020 Ottawa is currently classified as Orange (Intermediate or ‘Restricted’ Measures) on the province of Ontario’s new COVID-19 Response Framework. Stay connected and learn more about COVID-19 in Ottawa via Ottawa Public Health. The health and safety of all members of the Carleton community remain the... More
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Are You Considering Travelling To Canada? The ISSO's comprehensive Quarantine Planning Support page has essential quarantine, travel, and health information for international students planning to travel to Canada. Students should register for pre-arrival and quarantine support under Carleton's COVID-19 readiness plan. We strongly recommend that... More
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