What services are there for international students?

International Services for Students (ISS) provides crucial support to international and immigrant students to facilitate your transition to Canadian university life.

Every new international student, will be assigned to an upper year Peer Supporter to help guide you through your first year transition. New international students must visit the ISS office to present your immigration documents and complete your UHIP enrollment forms.

We provide guidance and support during your entire academic career at Ryerson including:

International Student Orientation to introduce you to university life and important support services at Ryerson;

Networking social events such as the International Welcome party, International Welcome Back Bash, and monthly International Lunches and Tea Houses;

Mandatory University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) applications and advising;

Immigration Advising, workshops and status letters for study and work permits, temporary resident visas (TRV), US visas, permanent residence and more;

Ryerson's Immigration Registry for all immigration documents;

Acting as the Designated Institution Representative (DIR) to facilitate the Off-Campus Work Permit Program for full-time international students;

Peer Support Program for all new international students;

"International Eye" - an informative, electronic weekly newsletter;

International student mailing list providing updates on immigration policies, events and job opportunities;

Hiring international students, distribution of job postings and promotion of employment opportunities for international students through the International Services for Students Work Experience Program (ISSWEP);

Information for Permanent Resident (PR) application and specialized Canadian legal services and resources;

Ryerson International Connections to swap language skills with other students;

Tax Services for International Students including a workshop and clinic;

International Volunteer Program bridging international students to a variety of volunteer opportunities in the community;

Support for financial assistance including emergency bursaries;

Other personal assistance, advising and referral for issues such as academic, personal, health, social, and anything related to international students' lives at Ryerson in Canada.

Location: POD-61

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext 4189

E-mail: issask@ryerson.ca

Web:

www.ryerson.ca/internationalservices

I am an international student. How do I get a UHIP card?

All international full-time students with valid Study Permits are required to have the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). This is a compulsory plan which you and your dependent(s) must enroll in within 30 days of your arrival in Canada.

UHIP provides medical and health care benefits in cases of illness or accident. The UHIP premium for September 2012 to August 2013 is $684. Payment will be included on your Fees statement and is due with your fees. If you do not receive a form in the mail, copies are available from International Services for Students (ISS) in POD-61.

ISS will assist you with filling out the enrollment form, answering your questions about payment, coverage, claims, temporary proof, etc. You must submit the completed form to ISS. UHIP Cards will be available in the ISS office in mid-November for distribution

Location: POD-61

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 4189

Web:

www.ryerson.ca/internationalservices

What does Health Promotion do for students?

Ryerson Health Promotion provides students with education, information, and guidance in making informed healthy lifestyle choices that contribute to achieving success in academic goals and lifelong health and wellness. We work in collaboration with students to discover their best options for choosing a holistic view of health and maintaining balance in their lives.

Main website:

www.ryerson.ca/healthpromotion

Health Promoter:

Location: POD-488

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 4295

E-mail: healthpromotion@ryerson.ca

Active Nutrition Team:

Provide one-on-one education sessions, activities, and workshops on healthy eating, weight management and other nutrition related topics.

Location: POD-448

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 7607

E-mail: eatwell@ryerson.ca

Peer Mental Health Team:

Education, information, resources, activities and workshops on the effects of stress, its symptoms, how it can be reduced and eliminated, as well as other mental health and wellness related topics.

Location: POD-488

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 6619

E-mail: healthy@ryerson.ca

Sex, Substance and Safety Team (S3):

Provides education, information, and resources on safe sex, healthy relationships, how to 'party smart' and, guide students in the responsible and safe consumption of alcohol and drugs.

Location: POD-448

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 7607

E-mail: scubed@ryerson.ca

Leave the Pack Behind:

Assistance and resources for smokers who want to quit, those who are thinking about quitting, and for those who have already quit. Resources are also available for friends who wish to support someone in smoking cessation.

Location: POD-448/ILC-110

Phone: 979-5000, ext. 6619

E-mail: ltpb@ryerson.ca

Communications Team:

Creates a bi-monthly newsletter on a wide range of health and wellness topics/issues relevant to the Ryerson community.

Location: POD-448

Phone: 416-979-5000, ext. 7607

E-mail: ryehealth@ryerson.ca