Centre for International Experience (CIE)
U of T’s Centre for International Experience is the main hub of information for international students. They offer a range of services and programs to support your transition to U of T.
Here is a roadmap for international students all the way from pre-arrival documents to transitioning out of university. Throughout the summer, the CIE offers online Q & A sessions about documents required to enter Canada. You can also find information about immigration, the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP), and more.
You can also schedule online appointments with Immigration Advisors at the Centre for International Experience should you have any questions at all related to your study-permit.
The University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) provides mandatory health care coverage for registered international and exchange students in Canada. As a registered international student, you’ll be automatically enrolled in UHIP for a 12-month period. For more information on UHIP, you can attend the Health Services Overview or the UHIP 101 events organized by the CIE.
CIE offers several programs for meeting with international advisors or peer mentors. If you have questions, why not ask upper years who have gone through the same thing? Schedule a one-on-one chat on Career and Co-Curricular Learning Network (CLNx) with International Student Experience (ISE) Ambassadors! They’re current U of T international students who’re here for you.
For help with anything related to your study- or work-permit, you can connect with International Student Immigration Advisors (ISIAs). They can clarify document requirements, answer your questions in Q&A sessions, and locate additional appropriate services and resources. You can also reach out to them throughout the academic year as your academic success is connected to your study-permit.
The CIE also helps coordinate international experiences, such as programs for studying abroad and global research fellowships for graduating students.
Faculty of Applied Engineering and Science (FASE)
EngSci’s Academic Advisor for International Students
Your international academic advisor, Irma Berardi, can refer you to different resources and services, such as immigration advisors or mentorship programs tailored to international students. She can help you grow your intercultural understanding and global awareness through exploring your cultural and global identity, recognize how culture impacts behavior and expectations, and apply frameworks of intercultural communication in team collaboration.
E-Buddy Program
In this program, upper-year engineering peer mentors provide support to you through structured workshops and events. You can ask them about anything, and they’re more than happy to share their experiences. Register for online E-Buddy workshops and summer meetups here.
Academic Advisor, Years 1 and 2 (International)