UVic Bound

This session will kick off your journey as a UVic student. Meet the team at the International Centre for Students and find out how we can help you with everything from immigration, study permits, health insurance and finding a place to live in Victoria. Get to know your UVic Bound Student Leaders who will be supporting you on your journey to UVic over the next four months. Join this session to start learning about resources on campus, connect with other new international students, and hear your UVic Bound Student Leaders share about their experiences at the university and life in Victoria.

At this virtual session, our International Student Advisers (ISAs), who are regulated immigration practitioners, will provide an overview of the process and advice on how to submit a strong study permit application. You will also get a chance to connect with your UVic Bound Student Leaders as they share about their personal experiences navigating Canadian immigration systems and getting support from ISAs to stay compliant with the International Student Program policies. You will also have opportunities to ask questions in this session!

Topics covered by our advisers will include:
• Immigration documents required to study in Canada as an international student
• How to apply for your study permit from outside Canada
• Supporting documents required for the application
• Application tips
• Questions & answers

We will look forward to seeing you at the session, and to supporting you throughout your time at UVic!

Studying in a new country can come with a lot of questions! In this session, our Settlement Advisers will go over information to help you plan ahead for your time in Canada. They will orient you to the local area and share advice on housing, cost of living, and more. Current students will share their experiences and tips as international students at UVic. This session is a great opportunity to ask questions about your new home and what to expect from student life in Victoria.

What is it like to be a student in a Canadian classroom? As you prepare for your start to the academic term, you have questions. What should you expect when you sit down for your first university class? Who can you go to on campus when you have questions and what kind questions should you be asking and when? An academic adviser will guide you through some Canadian university expectations and information to help you achieve your academic goals at UVic. Current UVic students will share with you their tips to help you make the most out of your UVic experience.

Get a taste of student life in Victoria! Your UVic Bound Student Leaders will answer your questions and share their experiences, including how they made friends, opportunities to get involved in the UVic Global Community and other student clubs and communities, their favourite things to do in Victoria, and where they find their favourite foods from home. Join this session and envision your upcoming university life on Vancouver Island.

Join us for an informative session where a UVic International Student Adviser will guide you through key immigration essentials related to working in Canada. You'll also get a quick overview of job search process and on-campus career resources to help you navigate employment opportunities. The session will conclude with student experience sharing, offering valuable insights to help you make the most of your time at UVic.

It's almost go time! Get ready for your travel to Victoria and navigating your first few days at UVic. In this session an International Student Adviser will go over your key documents and how to prepare for the customs and immigration process at your port of entry. Our Settlement Advisers will share tips for what to pack, navigating the city, staying safe, and getting set up. You'll have the chance to chat with current students about how they prepared for their journeys and what they wish they knew before arriving.