International Student Services
Updates for international students
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, restrictions have been put in place that limit travel to Canada.
All international students should review the appropriate information before travelling to Canada or beginning their studies.
International Student Services (ISS) is a centralized resource providing international services, information and programs for undergraduate and graduate students from pre-arrival to degree completion.
| COVID-19 Update: In order to help reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19 to students, staff, and faculty the International Student Centre will be closed until further notice. Although we have transitioned away from in-person services, we are still here to support you. Please email ISS with your inquiries, questions or concerns. Message from Tricia Best, Associate Director, International Student Services, regarding COVID-19. |
International Student Advising
The Advising team provides pre-arrival support, settlement services on arrival, and non-academic assistance for undergraduate and graduate international students who are seeking a UVic credential, as well as undergraduate and graduate international students who are visiting UVic from other institutions.
International Exchange Program
UVic Global Community
Global Community advisers coordinate the GC Mentorship Program, the Conversation Partners Program, and host many events throughout the year to support international and domestic students with their cultural, language and academic adjustment to UVic and Canada.
Contact information
International Student Services
Jamie Cassels Centre
Room B272 (2nd floor)
Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 4:30pm
COVID-19 Update: In order to help reduce risk of exposure to COVID-19 to students, staff, and faculty the International Student Centre will be closed until further notice. Although we have transitioned away from in-person services, we are still here to support you. Please email ISS with your inquiries, questions or concerns.
- Phone: 250-721-6361
- Fax: 250-472-5440
- Email: issinfo@uvic.ca
Mailing addressInternational Student ServicesUniversity of Victoria PO Box 3025 STN CSC Victoria, BC V8W 3P2 Canada |
Courier addressInternational Student ServicesUniversity of Victoria Room B272, Jamie Cassels Centre 3800 Finnerty Road (Ring Road) Victoria, BC V8P 5C2 Canada |
Staff directory
| Group/Position | Name | Telephone | Office | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
International Student Services |
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| Director | Tricia Best | 250-721-6361 | JCC A205a | issadir@uvic.ca |
| Frontline Adviser | Mayah Stratton | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | issinfo@uvic.ca |
| Frontline Adviser | Kelsey Amos | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | issinfo@uvic.ca |
| Coordinator, International Student Advising | Carmencita Duna | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272b | cduna@uvic.ca |
| International Student Adviser | Amy Chen | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272d | chenamy@uvic.ca |
| International Student Adviser | Sonam Dema | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272c | sdema@uvic.ca |
| International Student Adviser | Sara Mosher-Mandel | 250-721-6361 | JCC A205 | saramm@uvic.ca |
| Exchange Student Adviser | Kiran Nagra | 250-721-6361 | UVC B272e | goglobal@uvic.ca |
| Exchange Student Adviser | Megan Sylka | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272e | goglobal@uvic.ca |
| Program Assistant | Maddy Palmer | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | goglobal@uvic.ca |
| Global Community Adviser | Cecilia Rose | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | gcmentor@uvic.ca |
| Global Community Adviser | Theresa Wanninger | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | gcmentor@uvic.ca |
| Coordinator, Self-Isolation Program | Paula Leahy | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | uvicsip@uvic.ca |
| Settlement Adviser | Amy Bresser | 250-721-6361 | JCC B272 | amybresser@uvic.ca |
| FAX | 250-472-5440 | |||