International Orientation - International Student Services

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At the start of each school year, International Student Services (ISS) hosts a series of orientation events for new international students. These orientation events are very important, and all new international students are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to register and attend. By participating at these events, you will receive essential information such as immigration regulations, health insurance requirements, specialized events and workshops taking place throughout the year, and the opportunity to get to know your fellow international students. You have made a big step by choosing to come to Canada, and ISS is here to guide and support you during your studies at Ryerson!
Event	Date & Time	Location

International Welcome Booth	Aug 20 - Sept 7 10AM - 4PM	Outside POD61
All new international students MUST visit the International Welcome Booth to pick up a “Welcome Package”. This package contains important documents such as the enrollment form for the MANDATORY University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP). You can also meet other international students and the ISS Peer Supporters! Make sure not to miss the booth!

International Welcome Party	Aug 30 3PM - 4:30PM	POD250
Join other international students, staff and faculty for this special welcome CELEBRATION from Ryerson! Enjoy free food, entertainment and prizes. You can also meet the ISS Peer Support Team who will guide you during your first year at Ryerson. Remember, many students make lifelong friendships during their orientation, so you should not miss this great opportunity!

Undergraduate International Students Workshop	Aug 31 11AM - 1PM	POD250
New undergraduate international students must not miss this IMPORTANT workshop! International students are responsible for knowing immigration and university regulations that apply to their status in Canada! By attending this workshop, you will learn how to renew your study permit, obtain work permits, apply for a temporary visa (TRV), enroll in the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), and participate in the International Peer Support program. Make sure to attend this informative workshop!

Community Welcome Fair For International Students	Aug 31 1PM - 3PM	Snack Stop
After the Undergraduate Workshop, make sure to come by the Community Welcome Fair for International Students! This is our way to welcome you as new members of the Ryerson community. This fair is open to everyone, and you can interact with some exciting companies and organizations. Discover essential services such as banking and telecommunications, and find out how you can get involved in your community. We hope to see you at the fair!

Graduate International Student Workshop	Sept 7 10:30AM - 12:30PM	CED 7th Floor
Graduate International Students MUST attend this essential event. The workshop will cover IMPORTANT information relevant to your graduate studies such as finding a teaching assistant/graduate assistant position, getting a Social Insurance Number (SIN), applying for the university health insurance plan (UHIP) and maintaining your status in Canada. Mark your calendars and make sure to attend this workshop!

Register for 2012 Orientation Events!
*First Name:
*Last Name:
*Sex:	Male Female
*Student Number:
*E-mail:
Facebook (Optional):
Twitter (Optional):
Toronto Phone Number:
*Ryerson Program:
*Type of Degree:	Undergraduate Master's PhD
*Type of Program:	Full-time Part-time
*Current Year in Program:
*Expected Graduation Year:

SELECT WHICH ORIENTATION EVENTS YOU WILL ATTEND:

International Welcome Party	Thursday, Aug. 30th 3:00pm - 4:30pm	POD250
Undergraduate International Students Workshop	Friday, Aug. 31st 11:00am - 1:00pm	POD250
Community Welcome Fair for International Students	Friday, Aug. 31st 1:00pm - 3:00pm	Snack Stop
Graduate International Students Workshop	Friday, Sept. 7th 10:30am - 12:30pm	CED 7th Floor

This information is collected under the authority of the Ryerson University Act and may be used for the purposes of verifying registration, academic, and immigration status. The information may be used to support decisions related to supporting immigration documentation, program registration, and international student advising. By attending an ISS event, workshop, or program, you are providing your consent for any media (photos or video) captured at the event, workshop, or program to be used, as determined by International Student Services, for promotional or archival purposes. If you have questions about the collection, use, and disclosure of this information by the University please contact International Student Services at 416-979-5000 extension 6655.

In addition to the international student sessions, there is also a campus-wide orientation featuring faculty events. To find out more, check out the: Campus Wide Orientation Website.