International Commons

The International Commons is a welcoming space within the McPherson Library's Learning Commons where students can study, connect, and access a variety of programs and resources designed to support academic success.

Conversation Cafés

Conversation Cafés provide opportunities to practice your skills in a variety of languages.

The following sessions are hosted by academic units and are open to all UVic students, faculty and staff on a drop-in basis, regardless of language proficiency:

Mandarin Conversation Café

For more information, contact Dr. Jun Tian at jtian@uvic.ca

Spanish Conversation Café

For more information, contact Rosa Stewart at rls@uvic.ca

The following sessions are hosted by the Centre for Academic Communication (CAC) and are open to all UVic students with English as an additional language who want to improve their ability to communicate in English within an academic context:

English Conversation Café

Please contact Gillian Saunders at eal1@uvic.ca to register

Visit the CAC website to learn more about their free services for all UVic students.

Academic Advising

International undergraduate students in the faculties of Humanities, Science or Social Sciences can meet one-on-one with academic advisers at the International Commons. If you have questions about your degree program requirements or are experiencing difficulties with your academic courses, meet with an adviser to discuss your situation.

Schedule coming soon!

Find out other ways you can connect with an adviser for undergraduate students in the faculties of Humanities, Science and Social Sciences.

Undergraduate students in other faculties should contact the appropriate academic adviser. Graduate students should contact the appropriate graduate adviser or graduate secretary.

More information

Contact International Student Services to learn more about the International Commons.