These interactive sessions will provide you with opportunities to meet other international students, engage in discussions about the international graduate student experience and ask all of your questions in a welcoming environment.
Upcoming events and past recordings
Welcome to Toronto
All incoming international grad students are invited to take part in our Welcome to Toronto session. You’ll learn more about the services and resources available to you at CIE including key tasks to complete upon and immediately following your arrival. And our ISE Grad Ambassadors will share their tips, experiences and general info related to the city (weather, transportation, food, cultural attractions, etc) to help you get the most out of living in Toronto. Come with all your questions!
Event details and registration link under Program Registration.
Watch a recording of last summer’s Toronto Tips session.
Immigration and Working in Canada Q&A for New International Graduate Students
If you have questions about your immigration status as an international student, watch an Immigration Orientation session to get an overview of the following topics:
- highlights from the federal government/IRCC’s website
- studying online
- deferral of start date
- study permit approval and next steps
- travel restrictions and exemptions
- legal documents and important things to remember
- working in Canada and where to get more information
After watching the Immigration Orientation session recording (the link will be emailed to you when you register), join us for this short Question & Answer session with an immigration advisor.
Event details and registration link under Program Registration.
Navigating U of T Resources
If you’re a new international graduate student, join us for a session that will help you navigate your experience at U of T. Gain valuable tips and insights from returning international students to find what you need and learn from their experience. You will have the opportunity to share your concerns and questions with other international graduate students.
More details to come.
Watch a recording of last summer’s session.
Understanding your Health Insurance Plans
If you want to learn more about your different health insurance plans and how to get the most out of your benefits, join this session. We will go over the basics of your UHIP and supplementary health and dental plans, as well as some elements of the health care system in Canada. Returning international graduate students will share their tips and experience with the plans and health care system here.
More details to come.
