International Student Orientation
The UCalgary International Student Services team looks forward to welcoming new international students each fall and winter term.
Welcome to UCalgary
International Student Services will be hosting International student orientation sessions for international students throughout Spring/Summer and the start of Fall.
Meet UCalgary advisors and staff and get to know the student support available to you. We'll discuss Canadian immigration, travel restrictions, work regulations for employment, Canadian classroom culture, living in Calgary, wellness supports, and social activities for students.
International Student Orientation Series
Winter 2026 Orientation Series
How to Prepare for Your Arrival
Tuesday, December 2, 2025 | 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. MST
Finding Housing in Calgary
Thursday, December 4, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. MST
International Student Mentorship Program Information Session
Monday, December 8, 2025 | 9:00 – 10:00 a.m. MST
General Q&A for Incoming International Students
Tuesday, December 9, 2025 | 9:30 – 10:30 a.m. MST
Working in Canada as an International Student
Thursday, January 8, 2026 | 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. MST
Health Insurance in Alberta
Tuesday, January 13, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MST
Health Care Options for Students in Calgary
Monday, January 26, 2026 | 3:00 – 4:00 p.m. MST
Register for the International Orientation Series, Click here for more information.
Video recordings, presentation slides, and transcripts will be posted on our Pre-arrival D2L course one week after the events. We strongly recommend you review them before you begin your courses. You will gain access to the Pre-arrival D2L after registering for your courses and logging into D2L to initialize your account.
Welcome Centre
The Welcome Centre is a short-run transition program for incoming students new to living in Calgary. We open every year in August and January and close when the term begins.
The Welcome Centre (MSC 275) returns on January 2, 2026!
New-to-Calgary students can visit the Welcome Centre for resources on campus and city life. During the Fall semester Welcome Centre, we also hosts drop-in social events that are open to all students! Visit the Welcome Centre website for more information on upcoming events. Lean more.
Attend a Welcome Centre social event
Connecting with fellow new international students is an important part of starting your studies. You’ll have an opportunity to meet others, socialize, and start building community. You’ll also get a chance to learn more about different social events through other UCalgary offices.
Welcome Centre Social Featured events
Audience: exchange students, visiting students, and students starting a bachelor's, master's degree, or PhD
International student support and workshops
Unable to attend orientation?
Video recordings, presentation slides, and transcripts will be posted on our Pre-arrival D2L course 48 hours after the events. We strongly recommend you review them before you begin your courses.