Mandatory pre-departure sessions

The Bureau de la vie étudiante (BVE) invites all international students who will be starting their studies at Université Laval to 2 mandatory information sessions:

• Before your arrival: what you need to know
• Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!

In addition, our advisors offer you the opportunity to prepare for your clearance through Canadian customs, and to ask any questions you may have about orientation, integration and immigration during our question-and-answer sessions:

• Clearing Canadian customs and issuance of your study permit
• Questions and answers on orientation, integration and immigration

Before your arrival: what you need to know

In order to provide you with the best possible guidance and to suit your needs, especially concerning the insurance plan you will be enrolling in, pre-departure information sessions are divided according to your previous country of residence.

Duration: 60 minutes

Language of presentation: French or English

Content: Information on airport services, finding accommodation, available university services, mandatory insurance, registering for courses and much more!

Registration is required

Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.

Previous country of residence:

• All countries EXCEPT Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Sweden.

Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)

Previous country of residence:

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Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!

Life in Québec and Canada as a student can be a lot more expensive than you thought! Although the Government of Canada requires a certain financial capacity to allow you to study in Canada, you’ll soon realize that you’ll need to secure more funding than you originally planned.

The Bureau de la vie étudiante, in collaboration with the Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière, offers you the opportunity to be well informed by attending the presentation Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!

Duration: 30 minutes

Language of presentation: French

Content: This presentation will cover pitfalls to avoid, living expenses and tuition fees, installation costs and one-time purchases, as well as credit card use.

Registration is required

Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.

Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF) (French only)

Clearing Canadian customs and issuance of your study permit

Clearing Canadian customs can be a particularly stressful part of your arrival in Canada. The Bureau de la vie étudiante provides you with the information you need to prepare yourself and make sure that your study permit is in order. It’s also an opportunity to ask our immigration advisors any questions you may have about this important step.

Duration: 30 minutes

Language of presentation: Bilingual (French and English)

Content: Canadian customs clearance process, validation of essential information on your study permit.

Registration is required

Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.

Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)

Questions and answers on orientation, integration and immigration

Our orientation, integration and immigration advisors offer you the possibility of asking any questions you may have about your arrival in Quebec and your studies at Université Laval. An excellent way to meet us and get answers to your questions! Please note that the Q&A sessions are intended for people who have already attended a pre-departure session.

Duration: May vary depending on the number of questions.

Language of presentation: Bilingual (French and English)

Registration is required

Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.