The International Student Newsletter is sent to undergraduate and graduate international students enrolled in one or more course at Carleton University every second Wednesday. Each edition includes news and information specific to international students such as information relating to immigration issues, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), events specific to international students, etc. and is distributed by the International Student Services Office (ISSO). We look forward to connecting with you!

Any student who is traveling to Canada needs to connect with our International Student Services Office (ISSO) so that we can assist with keeping you up to date on travel restrictions and quarantine requirements.  Students are required to complete our online Quarantine Planning and Support form in advance of travels.

Students should monitor the entrance requirements for their destination to avoid travel delays. Please visit the Government of Canada’s page for international students to confirm current travel restrictions before travelling to Canada. Our ISSO will continue to update our Current Travel Information webpage with important news updates and resource links to help you stay informed.

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As many international students are looking forward to traveling to Carleton for the winter, be sure to connect with our International Student Services Office (ISSO) to stay up to date on travel and quarantine requirements. In addition to live information sessions where you can receive direct responses from our immigration experts, we recommend reviewing our Quarantine Planning Support website resource in full to be prepared for arriving to Carleton and stay up-to-date on what is required for eventual return to campus including what is involved with screening and attestation of vaccination requirements.  After booking your travel plans to Canada, international students (regardless of vaccination status) must complete the Pre-Arrival Planning and Support form to seek additional support and guidance with their quarantine planning process. Be sure to connect with us with any questions you may have by email isso@carleton.ca or check out our up-to-date COVID-19 FAQ website

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Are you a new undergraduate or graduate student attending Carleton University this Winter? Be sure to register for the virtual International Winter Welcome being hosted by the ISSO for all incoming international students!  Join us for live and asynchronous online activities where students will learn more about campus resources, hear tips and tricks for success from current students and staff, and socialize with other new international students.

Events will be taking place Thursday, January 6th and Friday, January 7th.

Register in advance to participate.

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Enrol in I-Start, the international orientation program through Brightspace designed for all new international students studying at Carleton University. In this free online mini-course, you will receive resources and information that will help you transition successfully to student life at Carleton and in Canada. This orientation program has been designed to meet the needs of all international students, including undergraduate, graduate, exchange, and study abroad students. Topics include: ISSO services, the University Health Insurance Plan, immigration advising, student life in Canada, navigating Ottawa, and much more.  This program is asynchronous, allowing participants to complete the modules at their own pace.

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Hear from our Global PALS as they answer some incoming questions from our international students in our  January episode of the ISSO Mailbox Video Series.

Miss an episode?  Check out our full ISSO Mailbox Video Series online.

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The Amazing Race is a virtual event where participants will be assigned to a team to complete tasks, gain points, explore Ottawa, and win prizes! Join us on January 20 at 3:00 p.m. for a fun, interactive experience.  Advance registration is required.

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Carleton University is reviewing its Sexual Violence Policy throughout the 2021-2022 academic year. As part of this process, we have committed to offering information and feedback sessions to solicit feedback from the campus community. The objective of these sessions is to host a supportive, creative space wherein members of the community can provide their feedback on the Sexual Violence Policy. Register for the upcoming information and feedback sessions for students, including international students on January 20, 2022

International students who are starting as new students for Winter 2022, and residing outside of Canada, may be eligible to opt out of the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP).    

If you plan on travelling to Canada at some point over the winter term, opt out of UHIP now and coverage will be reinstated based on travel date.

Contact our UHIP advisors with any questions you may have.

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Attending co-curricular events is a great way for international students to immerse themselves in Carleton’s campus. Carleton University and the many Carleton campus partners will be continuing to offer virtual events and opportunities to allow students to connect socially.  Stay up to date with the CUx event calendar where new events are being added all the time including SOAR 2022 with Andre De Grasse.

Stay Informed, Keep Connected.

The International Student Newsletter will be sent out every second Wednesday. To stay up-to-date on the latest news from the ISSO keep an eye on the news section of our website, and our COVID-19 FAQs. We look forward to staying connected with you, and please do not hesitate to reach out to us via email at isso@carleton.ca with any questions you may have.

While membership on the Newsletter distribution list is automatic at the beginning of each term for all international students registered in at least one course, members are free to unsubscribe at any time.

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