Orientation for International Students

You are invited to attend our FREE Orientation for international students which will take place on MONDAY, MAY 7th. Students who attend the orientations are able to settle in more quickly and have fewer problems with adjustment.   Even if you can attend only a portion of the orientation you will benefit. To register, please complete and submit the Orientation Sign-Up Form.

IT IS FREE!!! Click here to register for the International Student Orientation   -----  Click here for the Orientation Program

HAVE YOU REGISTERED FOR COURSES YET? If not, click here. It is very important to register early to make sure courses are available.

Why You Should Come To This Orientation:

• Get a head start on life in Canada
• Chance to meet fellow new students and make friendships in a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere.
• Get to know a bit about the campus and the city
• Have the benefit of meeting and learning from experienced international student volunteers
• Information sessions on many aspects of university life.
• Have lots of fun.

Orientation Highlights:

• Meet the president and other senior university officials
• Information sessions on many aspects of university life
• Tour of the university
• Shopping trip

Residence Accommodation:

If you are staying in our residences you wil be able to move into your room on SUNDAY, MAY 6th ANYTIME AFTER 9AM.

If you are staying in Residence, but are arriving later than SUNDAY, MAY 6th, you must notify the Residence Life Office no later than SUNDAY, MAY 6th or you will forfeit your $500 deposit and lose your room assignment.

If you are staying in residence, but arrive in Halifax before SUNDAY, MAY 6th, you will need to find temporary accommodation. An online list of hotels, inns and beds & breakfasts is available on our website at http://internationalcentre.smu.ca/orientation-09.html We strongly suggest that you make reservations before your arrival.

If you are planning to stay in residence make sure that you have paid all the necessary deposits and that your space has been confirmed.  If you are unsure, please contact the Residence office as soon as possible to find out about the status of your application.

The Residence Office may be contacted at 902-420-5598, fax: 902-496-8107, e-mail: family.housing@smu.ca.   If you have not yet secured permanent accommodation, you can apply to residence, (the sooner the better), or, we have an Off-Campus Housing Office that can assist you by providing a listing service.  Phone: 902-491-8606, Email:offcampus.housing@smu.ca, Web: http://offcampus.smu.ca.

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