Welcome to UCalgary
International Student Services will be hosting International student orientation sessions for international students throughout December and the start of Winter.
Meet UCalgary advisors and staff and get to know the student support available to you. We'll discuss Canadian immigration, travel restrictions, work regulations for employment, Canadian classroom culture, living in Calgary, wellness supports, and social activities for students.
International Student Orientation Series
Winter 2025 Orientation Series
1. Finding Housing in Calgary
Thursday, Dec 5, 2024 | 9:00–10:30 am MDT
2. How to Prepare for Your Arrival
Friday, Dec 6, 2024 | 7:00–9:00 am MDT
3. International Student Mentorship Program: Mentor & Mentee Information Session
Tuesday, Dec 10, 2024 | 9:00–10:00 am MDT
4. General Q&A for Incoming International Students
Friday, Dec 20, 2024 | 8:30–9:30 am MDT
5. Health Insurance System in Alberta
Date TBD
6. Healthcare Options for International Students in Calgary
Date TBD
7. Working in Canada as an International Student
Includes: Study Permit, Co-Op Work Permit, Resume and Job Application Process
Thursday, Jan 9, 2025 | 2:00–3:00 pm MDT
Register 2025 Winter Orientation Series Click here for more information.
Video recordings, presentation slides, and transcripts will be posted on our Pre-arrival D2L course one week after the events. We strongly recommend you review them before you begin your courses.
Welcome Centre
The Welcome Centre is a short-run transition program for incoming students new to living in Calgary. We open every year in August and close before the fall term begins.
The Welcome Centre (MSC 275) returns on January 2 to 10!
New-to-Calgary students can visit the Welcome Centre for resources on campus and city life. The Welcome Centre also hosts drop-in social events that are open to all students! Visit the Welcome Centre website for more information on upcoming events. Lean more.
Attend a Welcome Centre social event
Connecting with fellow new international students is an important part of starting your studies. You’ll have an opportunity to meet others, socialize, and start building community. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about different social events through other UCalgary offices.
Welcome Centre Social Featured events
Audience: exchange students, visiting students, and students starting a bachelor's, master's degree, or PhD
International student support and workshops
This is a specialized workshop created specifically to meet the unique needs of international students.
Are you an international student and have questions about working in Canada? If so, this workshop is for you!
Writing a Canadian Resume and Cover Letter (International Students)
Are you an international student and want to learn how to write a Canadian Resume and Cover letter? If so, this workshop is for you! Discover how to showcase your international experiences in a resume and cover letter and how to target your application documents when applying to jobs in Canada. Also, learn about the importance of preparing and maintaining professional Canadian references and how to use international references.
This is a specialized workshop created specifically to meet the unique needs of international students of all levels (undergraduate, master’s and PhD).
Please register on Elevate
Connecting with Others in Canada: Networking (International Students)
Are you an international student? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn what networking is, why it is important, how online networking websites are used in Canada, how to identify cultural differences in making connections and how to maintain professional relationships. You will also learn tips to improve your verbal and non-verbal communication.
Gaining Valuable Canadian Experience (International Students)
Are you an international student and would like to learn how to gain valuable Canadian experience and how to find a job? If so, this workshop is for you! Learn what valuable experience is and why it is important. We will explore options for gaining that experience and then you will learn how to make decisions and create a plan to achieve your professional goals. We will review various case studies of international students who obtained experience in Canada.
This is a specialized workshop created specifically to meet the unique needs of international students of all levels (undergraduate, master’s and PhD).
Canadian Interviews and How to Prepare for One (International Students)
Are you an international student and would like to learn about Canadian Interviews and how to prepare for an interview? If so, this workshop is for you! This workshop will provide you with the information you need to prepare and succeed in a Canadian interview. You will learn what to do before, during and after the interview.
Communicating with Confidence at Work (International Students)
As an international student, being able to communicate confidently will help you achieve your career goals in Canada and advance your career. Learn how to demonstrate confidence when communicating and identify the behaviours that you can change and improve on over time. Tips and resources on how to communicate fluently and clearly will be provided (these resources will be especially useful if English is your second language).
This is a specialized workshop created specifically to meet the unique needs of international students of all levels (undergraduate, master’s and PhD).