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.

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:
    • Registration opens at 12:30pm in Terranga 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

ISSO students in red t-shirst standing outside and smiling as a group

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,   Facebook, and Twitter.

  • Please note - all communications will be sent to your Carleton University Email account. This is alternation email is collected as a secondary outreach should it be required.
    The ISSO hosts various social events throughout the academic year to help students connect and meet new friends including Global Cafés and local field trips.

  • The personal information requested on this form is collected in accordance with Sections 38(2) and 41(1) of the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (FIPPA), R.S.O. 1990, c.F.31 as amended. The information provided will not be used for any purposes other than those stated upon this form unless the applicant provides express written consent. Should you have any questions concerning your personal information, please contact Pierce White-Joncas, Manager, Privacy & Access to Information, Carleton University (607 Robertson Hall, 613-520-2600 ext. 2047). Carleton University is fully compliant with FIPPA and endeavours at all times to treat your personal information in accordance with this law.

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