International Student Welcome

January 13, 2023

As an international student, you have a unique experience transitioning to university and life in Canada, so we've designed an orientation program just for you. The International Student Welcome program introduces you to UVic staff and current students who will help you settle into life at UVic.

• • Make new connections while discovering important campus resources
  • Meet the International Centre for Students team
  • Learn about Canadian culture
  • Get help with immigration documents, health insurance and other important tasks
  • Connect with other new and returning students as well as Global Community volunteers

International Student Welcome will take place entirely in-person. 

For questions about International Student Welcome, please contact the International Centre for Students at gcmentor@uvic.ca.

Program

International Student Welcome will take place in-person on Friday, January 13 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

If you're new to Canada (and even if you've been here for awhile), join us at International Student Welcome to learn about settling into life at UVic. Make new friends, get introduced to Canadian culture, learn about important campus resources and get help with immigration documents, health insurance and other important tasks.

Additional events

Throughout late December and January there will be many events and workshops organized by the International Centre for Students and the UVic Global Community that will focus on building your community, getting to know your peers, understanding Canadian culture, and getting to know your campus as an international student. More information about these sessions will be available in mid-December. 

Registration

Registration for International Student Welcome is now closed. Late registration for the event can be done in-person in the Bob Wright lobby between 5 and 6 p.m. on Friday, January 13.

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