Welcome to Carleton University
Are you a new undergraduate, graduate or exchange student attending Carleton University this Winter?
Start your journey at Carleton University with activities intended to prepare you for your academic, social, and cultural transition.
Join the ISSO for our International Winter Welcome Virtual Orientation and In-Person Meet and Greet for all incoming students! Registration will be open from November 4th 2024 – January 7th 2025. Please note if you have missed the registration deadline there is a Late Arrival Winter Welcome Orientation January 23rd you can register to participate in here.
Thursday, January 9, 2025
Online Orientation & Student Panel: 10:00am – 12:00pm
Friday, January 10, 2025
Meet and Greet In-Person: 1:00 – 3:00pm
Campus Tour: 3:00 – 4:00pm
- Please note for the in-person Meet & Greet January 10th:
- The event registration opens at 12:30pm in Teraanga Commons (Residence) Room 270
- The event registration opens at 12:30pm in Teraanga Commons (Residence) Room 270
During International Winter Welcome you can look forward to:
- Connecting with fellow international students through ice-breakers, socials, and events
- Discovering Carleton and Ottawa information aimed to explore and familiarize yourself with Carleton University and the vibrant city of Ottawa.
- Learning about available resources tailored to support the needs of our international student community
- Developing essential skills to equip you with the necessary social, cultural, and academic skills for a successful transition to university life
- Exploring the key themes of culture, academics, community resources, social connection, transition, and immigration, all of which contribute to the overall success of our international student community
Be sure to check out our I-Start Orientation program through Brightspace, in advance of your arrival to Carleton.
Through this mini-course, you will learn the information needed to help you transition to student life at Carleton and in Canada. This orientation has been designed to meet the needs of all international students, including undergraduate, graduate, and study abroad students.Topics include: ISSO services, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), immigration advising, student life in Canada, navigating Ottawa, and much more!
Key Features of I-Start:
- Go at your own pace. Modules you can revisit when you need it.
- Get credit. Students who complete the course will be eligible for credit on their Co-Curricular Record, a system Carleton uses to record involvement.
Stay Connected
Contact the ISSO by email at isso@carleton.ca , attend upcoming events and follow our Ravens Student Life team on social media on Instagram and TikTok.