Pre-arrival & welcome services for international students

The Centre for International Experience co-ordinates a variety of pre-arrival, welcome and orientation events and services to support you as you transition into U of T.

Start with the Pre-Arrival Checklist (PDF) to find information about health insurance, getting a study permit, securing housing and more.

Be sure to check the COVID-19 Information for University of Toronto Students page to get the most up to date information about entering Canada and quarantine accommodation.

Orientation is a great way to meet your new classmates and discover useful information about the University. Pre-arrival and orientation activities will take place over the summer and in the weeks leading up to the start of classes in early September. If you start in January, you will also find a variety of orientation activities to support you. See the orientation calendar to find events.

Not able to attend orientation?

If you are a new international student or an exchange student and are not able to join orientation events, you can still connect with the Centre for International Experience to get all the info you need. Staff and student ambassadors can provide information about the University and the City of Toronto, and assist you in any way they can. Get more information about:

You can also register for tours at the St.George, Mississauga or Scarborough campus at your convenience.

If you have any questions, please contact us at cie.information@utoronto.ca.

We look forward to connecting with you!