International Winter Orientation Tuesday, January 5 th , 2016 - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

International Winter Orientation Tuesday, January 5 th , 2016

Welcome messages Welcome to Carleton! Margaret Higgs, Manager (International Student Services Office) Jennifer Maybank, Program Coordinator (International Student Services Office) Stay connected to the ISSO! University Centre, room 128 carleton.ca/ISSO facebook.com/CarletonISSO @CarletonISSO

Agenda The ISSO, Carleton, and Ottawa Health care and UHIP (University Health Insurance Plan) Immigration compliance Exchange and Study Abroad administration Break time! (Return at 2:25pm) Settling in! The Canadian classroom and academic support services Campus tour (Departing from this location at 3:05pm)

The ISSO We’re here to help!  Support services: UHIP & immigration support  Peer mentoring  Connecting you to campus resources and services  Social and cultural events  Volunteer and leadership opportunities  Read our e-newsletter, follow us on social media, attend our events, get to know our staff and volunteers

What’s going on at the ISSO?  Visit carleton.ca/isso/events to see a complete schedule of upcoming programs and events  Drop by the ISSO to register for events  Upcoming 2016 events include:  Tenant rights information session  Snowshoeing in Gatineau Park  Cross Country Skiing  Tour of Parliament  Through a Global Lens photo competition  Take advantage of winter by borrowing ice skates from the ISSO  Winterlude Concert Series  And more!

Get Involved at Carleton! Check out these campus departments and organizations for more information on events, clubs, societies, and other ways to get involved! Carleton University Students’ Association Student Experience Office (undergraduate) Exchange students can also get 430 Tory Building 401 University Centre carleton.ca/seo involved with CUEx. cusaonline.ca (Facebook: CUEx 2015-2016) Grad students: Don’t forget the Graduate Student Orientation January 15 th ! Graduate Students’ Association CUSA International Students’ Centre 600 University Centre – 129B University Centre gsacarleton.ca facebook.com/cusaisc

Living in Ottawa Located in the Province of Ontario • • Ottawa is the capital of Canada and the Ottawa region comprises the fourth-largest city in the country Ottawa has a population of close to 1,000,000 residents • • Ottawa is known for its high quality of life Both English and French are commonly spoken in Ottawa • • 1 in 4 Ottawa residents is an immigrant Carleton University has students from over 140 countries! • Local news: Ottawa Citizen Public Transportation: National news: CBC.ca octranspo.com Buses to campus: 4, 7, 104, 111 and O-Train OTTAWA, PROVINCE OF ONTARIO

Don’t forget to pick up your U -PASS Campus Card Office 407 University Centre (same office for your Carleton ID card) • Full-time students and exchange students • Access to OC Transpo buses and O-Train during the academic year • Part of your student fees • carleton.ca/upass for terms and conditions

Take time to explore Ottawa! www.ottawatourism.ca www.ottawa.ca/visitors Festivals & Outdoor Recreation Shopping & Food (Neighbourhoods) • Over 100 festivals a year in Ottawa China Town • Bluesfest, CityFolk, Tulip Festival • • Little Italy 170 kms of recreational pathways Glebe • • • Byward Market Westboro • Enjoy the Winter Season! Winterlude Festival • Museums, Art & Culture Senators (NHL) or 67s (OHL) games • National Gallery of Canada • • Carleton Ravens hockey or basketball National Arts Centre Ice skating on the Rideau Canal • • Museum of History • Sledding at Mooney’s Bay park • Museum of Nature, and more! • • Beaver Tail and hot chocolate in Tip! Many museums offer free Byward Market admission on Thursday evenings.

Winter in Ottawa January is usually the coldest month of the year:  Avg. high temperature of -6.1 degrees Celsius  Avg. low temperature of -15.3 degrees Celsius  BUT it can feel much colder. The wind chill means that it might be -20 degrees Celsius it could feel like -28. Always dress for the colder temperature. Ottawa experiences snowy winters. Most snow will fall between December and March but it is normal to have snow on the ground until April. Ottawa experiences four seasons. Summer in Ottawa in sunny, warm, and humid. In June, Environment Canada and The Weather July, and August the avg. high temperature is Network are good sources for weather around 25 degrees Celcius but may feel updates. warmer due to humidity.

Tips for Winter It is normal for snow and ice to cause Try second hand stores like the travel delays; plan ahead and allow extra Salvation Army or Value Village for used time for travel. Use the tunnels to get clothing. The ISSO also has a small around campus! supply. It is normal to experience some changes Dress in layers. You can add or remove to feelings, diet, energy levels and sleep layers depending on the weather and patterns in Winter. You can learn more at your activity. Health and Counselling Services. Shop for a winter coat, hat, mittens, Have fun and stay active! Eat well, scarf, and boots. Look for items that are maintain a consistent sleep schedule, wind and water resistant. Boots should and exercise regularly. have a rubber sole.

University Health Insurance Plan Lynn Murphy UHIP and Office Administrator

UHIP – What Is It? UHIP is a mandatory health insurance plan for all international students at Carleton University. It provides you with basic medical insurance to cover the cost of doctor’s visits, prescribed tests and treatments, and emergency hospital services. Fees for UHIP are automatically added to your student account after you register for courses. If no UHIP fees appear, please visit the ISSO immediately. If you are paying domestic tuition fees, no UHIP fees will be added to your account. Please check with ISSO for more info. If you have OHIP (Ontario Health Insurance Plan) you are exempt from UHIP. Visit the ISSO with proof to have your UHIP fees removed.

How Much Does UHIP Cost? Registered exchange and special students: $204 (single coverage) for the period from January 1 – April 30, 2016  If you are registered as SPEC for summer 2016, an additional $204 will be charged to your account for May 1 – August 31, 2016 Degree students (undergraduate and graduate): $408 (single coverage) for the period from January 1 – August 31, 2016 UHIP coverage is active while you are registered as a student. If you withdraw from classes, your UHIP will be terminated.

What If I Want to Add Family Members? Enroll any dependents (spouse and/or children) in UHIP within 30 days of their arrival in Canada. Sun Life (the insurance provider) will impose a $500 late fee after 30 days. Members with dependents must visit the ISSO to enroll their family members. The additional fees will be added to your student account.

What Does UHIP Cover? Annual Visit www.uhip.ca for more Check Emergency information on what is (and what Hospital Visit Up is not) covered by UHIP Diagnosis Injury (X-Rays, Blood Tests, Etc.) Pre and Post Doctor Natal Visits Care

What Is Not Covered By UHIP? Prescription drugs, dental care, acupuncture, massage therapy, sports therapy, orthotics, etc. are NOT covered by UHIP. A supplemental drug/dental plan is administered by CUSA (Carleton University Students Association) for undergraduate students (4 th floor, University Centre) and by the GSA (Graduate Students’ Association) for graduate students (6 th floor, University Centre).  For students beginning their studies in the Winter term, (dependents can also be added). you must OPT IN to the drug/dental plan  There are deadlines to opt in. Visit CUSA/GSA for more details.

Can I Be Exempted From UHIP? Sponsored students (e.g. Saudi Cultural Bureau, CBIE, WUSC, etc.) or students who have OHIP are not required to have UHIP. If you believe you are exempt under this category, visit the ISSO. Exchange students: UHIP is mandatory for all international students. If you have purchased health insurance from a provider in your home country, you can apply to see if you qualify for a UHIP exemption.  Visit www.uhip.ca and select the ‘Can I Be Exempted’ link. Complete and submit the form to Sun Life with all the details of your plan. If approved, you and the UHIP administrator will be notified and UHIP fees will be removed from your account.  You must submit your exemption required to Sun Life within 30 days of the start of the academic term.

Where Do I Go To See A Doctor? Health and Counselling Services (HCS) on campus should be your first choice in health care provider. HCS is a full service medical clinic and they will bill Sun Life directly (you will not have to pay out of pocket for services).  Dependents (spouse and/or children) cannot visit HCS. You will have to find a health clinic that best suits your needs. For example: Health Services at the University of Ottawa (www.uottawa.ca/health) to • access their walk-in clinic Appletree Health Clinics • Find a Preferred Provider (Preferred Providers bill Sun Life directly) using • www.internationalhealthcarenetwork.com