September is getting closer! We hope you are excited to begin your studies in Canada.
If you do not receive approval of your study permit in time to arrive in Canada before the start of classes, you should speak to your supervisor or your program coordinator about your situation and discuss your options. You may be able to start a few weeks late or defer your offer to the Winter 2025 term. If you would like to request a deferral of your start date, contact your Graduate Program Office.
- Note: If your program requires a supervisor at the time of application, you must receive permission from your supervisor before requesting a deferral. For a deferral to be granted, your supervisor must confirm availability and funding for the later term.
On our Welcome webpage, you can see all the upcoming sessions designed to support your transition to uLethbridge.
Please join us for our upcoming orientation sessions. During these sessions you will meet our staff, learn essential information about your next steps and life in Canada, and interact with other international students.
*Note, the Understanding Your Study Permit and Canadian Culture and Academic Expectations presentations offered on August 28 and 29 will be identical. Please choose one of each that best fits with your schedule.
Wednesday, September 28
9 – 10:30 a.m. | Canadian Culture and Academic Expectations (Presentation) | Register Here
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Understanding Your Study Permit (Presentation) | Register Here
Thursday, August 29
9 – 10:30 a.m. | Understanding Your Study Permit (Presentation) | Register Here
11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Canadian Culture and Academic Expectations (Presentation) | Register Here
Friday, August 30
10 a.m. – 2 p.m. | New Student Orientation – Calgary Campus | Register Here
Friday, September 6
3 – 4:30 p.m. | Calgary Public Library Visit and Downtown Tour | Register Here
Other reminders
- Enroll in the Orientation for International Students Moodle Course. We designed this course for new international students. It contains vital information for a smooth transition to uLethbridge and you can complete it at your own leisure. We highly recommend completing this course before classes begin. You can also access this course for reference in the future.
- Attend one of the Question and Answer Sessions for New International Students on Zoom. These sessions are hosted twice per day September 3-6. Your International Student Advisors and I can answer any of your questions.
- Request a mentor. The International Student Mentorship Program will match you with an experienced student to help you navigate your first semester. If you would like a mentor, submit your request as soon as possible.
- If you have received approval of your study permit, please send us your Letter of Introduction from the IRCC as soon as possible.
Important Deadlines
- August 30 | New Student Orientation (Calgary Campus)
- September 4 | First day of classes
- September 10 | Last day of Add/Drop (you should arrive to campus no later than this date)
- September 24 | Extended drop (last day to cancel your registration and be eligible for a tuition refund)
- October 1 | Tuition payment deadline
We can’t wait to meet you in person!
Best wishes,
Your International Student Services Team
Check out our prearrival information for international students!