Continue Your Learning with the ISSO!
The ISSO provides this online learning environment where you can learn about immigration topics and obtain guidance on the most common student applications at your own pace. Use our online resources to familiarize yourself with key immigration concepts, obtain answers to common immigration-related questions, and take charge of your future as an international student.
The ISSO recommends you complete the Study Permit Secrets course before or during your first semester as a Carleton University student, to help you understand and comply with your responsibilities as a study permit holder.
How to Self-Enroll
- Click on the button below
- Log into Brightspace
- In the “Discover” tab, search “Study Permit Secrets” or “Post-Graduation Work Permits”
- Click “Enroll”
- Click the “Open Course” button
Application Guides
For the most common immigration applications, our detailed guides are a good place to start:
- Study Permit Renewal Guide (PDF, 470 KB)
- How to Apply for Your Co-op Work Permit (PDF, 463 KB)
- PGWP Application Guide (PDF, 377 KB)
- Temporary Resident Visa Application Guide (PDF, 376 KB)
- Explanation Letters for IRCC Applications — (PDF, 109 KB)
Applying for a Study Permit Videos
The ISSO’s immigration advising team provides some tips for newly admitted students applying for a study permit before coming to Canada.
Part One: Get Ready
Part Two: Supporting Documents
Part Three: Personal Information, Submitting and Fees
Part Four: Write a Study Plan