{"id":164632,"date":"2023-06-05T08:59:41","date_gmt":"2023-06-05T12:59:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/?page_id=164632"},"modified":"2025-12-02T07:23:53","modified_gmt":"2025-12-02T12:23:53","slug":"mandatory-pre-departure-sessions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/en\/international-students\/prepare-your-stay\/mandatory-pre-departure-sessions\/","title":{"rendered":"Mandatory pre-departure sessions"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<p>The Bureau de la vie \u00e9tudiante (BVE) invites all international students who will be starting their studies at Universit\u00e9 Laval to 2 <strong>mandatory<\/strong> information sessions:<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#beforearrival\">Before your arrival: what you need to know<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#coststudies\">Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>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:<\/p>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><a href=\"#customs\">Clearing Canadian customs and issuance of your study permit<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"#QA\">Questions and answers on orientation, integration and immigration<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h2><a id=\"beforearrival\"><\/a>Before your arrival: what you need to know<\/h2>\r\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\r\n<p>The live pre-departure information sessions are now over for the fall session. You can watch the video to get all the information at your convenience!<\/p>\r\n[embedyt] https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=FYqVUrmYEhg[\/embedyt]\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>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.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 60 minutes<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Language of presentation: <\/strong>French or English<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Content:<\/strong> Information on airport services, finding accommodation, available university services, mandatory insurance, registering for courses and much more!<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Registration is required<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Registration instructions<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Choose one of the information sessions below<\/strong> according to your previous country of residence, availability and the\u00a0 language of presentation you prefer.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Click on the link of the session <\/strong>that suits you.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Add a ticket<\/strong> to the shopping cart and click on \u201cProceed to Checkout.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Fill out the form<\/strong> with <strong>your email address<\/strong>. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Virtual session on Zoom\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157425 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-700x448.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Please note that the information session <strong>starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time)<\/strong>. It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.<\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h4><a id=\"countryresidenceexcept\"><\/a>Previous country of residence:<\/h4>\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><strong>All countries EXCEPT<\/strong> Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Sweden.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 34px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 24px;\">FRENCH<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 24px;\">ENGLISH<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 17 to 23 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Thursday, November 20 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251120002?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 24 to 30 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%;\" width=\"194\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%;\" width=\"193\">\r\n<p>\u00a0Monday, November 24 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve251124001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 1 to 7 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, December 2 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251202001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 8 to 14 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, December 9 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251209001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%;\" width=\"193\">\r\n<p>\u00a0Wednesday, December 10 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve251210001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 15 to 21 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Monday, December 15 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251215001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Download the <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/before-your-arrival-h2026-desj.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PowerPoint of this session (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<h4><a id=\"countryresidence\"><\/a>Previous country of residence:<\/h4>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><strong>Belgium<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Finland<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Norway<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><strong>Serbia<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>France<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Greece<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><strong>Portugal<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Sweden<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Denmark<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-3\">\r\n<ul style=\"list-style-type: disc;\">\r\n<li><strong>Luxembourg<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Romania<\/strong><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 195px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 24.873%; height: 24px;\">FRENCH<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 26.541%; height: 24px;\">ENGLISH<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 17 to 23 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.873%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, November 18 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251118001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.541%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 24 to 30 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.873%;\" width=\"194\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.541%;\" width=\"193\">\r\n<p>\u00a0Wednesday, November 26 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve251126001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 1 to 7 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.873%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Thursday, December 4 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251204001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.541%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 8 to 14 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.873%;\" width=\"194\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.541%;\" width=\"193\">\r\n<p>\u00a0Friday, December 12 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve251212001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%;\" width=\"253\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 15 to 21 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.873%;\" width=\"194\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, December 16 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251216001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Thursday, December 18 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251218002?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 26.541%;\" width=\"193\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p>Download the <a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/11\/before-your-arrival-h2026-ramq.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PowerPoint of this session (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\r\n<p>* This session is not an information session. It is a question-and-answer session only. You will have the opportunity to ask your questions to an advisor from the Bureau de la vie \u00e9tudiante.<\/p>\r\n<h4>Schedule of Fall 2024 to come\u2026<\/h4>\r\n<p>** Please note that this session will be recorded and posted on our website. We encourage you to keep your camera closed. **<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<h2><a id=\"coststudies\"><\/a>Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!<\/h2>\r\n<p>Life in Qu\u00e9bec 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&#8217;ll soon realize that you&#8217;ll need to secure more funding than you originally planned.<\/p>\r\n<p>The Bureau de la vie \u00e9tudiante, in collaboration with the Bureau des bourses et de l&#8217;aide financi\u00e8re, offers you the opportunity to be well informed by attending the presentation Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Language of presentation: <\/strong>French<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Content:<\/strong> This presentation will cover pitfalls to avoid, living expenses and tuition fees, installation costs and one-time purchases, as well as credit card use.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Registration is required<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Registration instructions<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Choose one of the information sessions below<\/strong> according to your availability.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Click on the link of the session <\/strong>that suits you.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Add a ticket<\/strong> to the shopping cart and click on \u201cProceed to Checkout.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Fill out the form<\/strong> with <strong>your email address<\/strong>. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Virtual session on Zoom\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157425 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-700x448.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Please note that the information session <strong>starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time)<\/strong>. It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"div-br\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 68px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 24px;\">FRENCH<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"322\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 25 to 30 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"265\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, November 25 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251125001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Thursday, November 27 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251127001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"322\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 1 to 6 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"265\">\r\n<p>Wednesday, December 3 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251203001?lang=fr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/presentation-le-cout-pour-vos-etudes-au-canada_a2025_version-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)<\/a> (French only)<\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"customs\"><\/a>Clearing Canadian customs and issuance of your study permit<\/h2>\r\n<p>Clearing Canadian customs can be a particularly stressful part of your arrival in Canada. The Bureau de la vie \u00e9tudiante provides you with the information you need to prepare yourself and make sure that your study permit is in order. It&#8217;s also an opportunity to ask our immigration advisors any questions you may have about this important step.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> 30 minutes<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Language of presentation: <\/strong>Bilingual (French and English)<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Content:<\/strong> Canadian customs clearance process, validation of essential information on your study permit.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Registration is required<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Registration instructions<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Choose one of the information sessions below<\/strong> according to your availability.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Click on the link of the session <\/strong>that suits you.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Add a ticket<\/strong> to the shopping cart and click on \u201cProceed to Checkout.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Fill out the form<\/strong> with <strong>your email address<\/strong>. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Virtual session on Zoom\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157425 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-700x448.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Please note that the information session <strong>starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time)<\/strong>. It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"div-br\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 24px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 24px;\">BILINGUAL<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 24px;\" width=\"327\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of November 24 to 30 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 24px;\" width=\"269\">\r\n<p>Friday, November 28 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251128001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 24px;\" width=\"327\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 8 to 14 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 24px;\" width=\"269\">\r\n<p>Monday, December 8 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251208001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 10px;\" width=\"327\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 15 to 21 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 10px;\" width=\"269\">\r\n<p>Wednesday, December 17 \u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251217001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/passage-a-la-douane-canadienne-et-remise-du-permis-detudes-h26.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h2><a id=\"QA\"><\/a>Questions and answers on orientation, integration and immigration<\/h2>\r\n<p>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 Universit\u00e9 Laval. An excellent way to meet us and get answers to your questions! <strong>Please note that the Q&amp;A sessions are intended for people who have already attended a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/en\/international-students\/prepare-your-stay\/mandatory-pre-departure-sessions\/#beforearrival\">pre-departure session<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Duration:<\/strong> May vary depending on the number of questions.<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Language of presentation: <\/strong>Bilingual (French and English)<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>Registration is required<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<hr \/>\r\n<div class=\"row\">\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Registration instructions<\/h3>\r\n<ol>\r\n<li><strong>Choose one of the information sessions below<\/strong> according to your availability.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Click on the link of the session <\/strong>that suits you.<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Add a ticket<\/strong> to the shopping cart and click on \u201cProceed to Checkout.\u201d<\/li>\r\n<li><strong>Fill out the form<\/strong> with <strong>your email address<\/strong>. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\r\n<h3>Virtual session on Zoom\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-157425 size-medium alignnone\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"250\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-250x160.jpg 250w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-700x448.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-768x491.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-600x384.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208-120x77.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.bve.ulaval.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/visuels-bulletins_travailler-e1658416021208.jpg 1293w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.<\/p>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<p>Please note that the information session <strong>starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time)<\/strong>. It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.<\/p>\r\n<div class=\"col-md-6\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<div class=\"div-br\">\u00a0<\/div>\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 68px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 37.5404%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 30.8425%; height: 24px;\">BILINGUAL<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"351\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 1 to 7 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Monday, December 1 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251201001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"351\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 8 to 14 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Thursday, December 11 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251211002?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"351\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of December 15 to 21 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Friday, December 19 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve251219001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td style=\"width: 37.5404%;\" width=\"351\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of January 5 to 11 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 30.8425%;\" width=\"289\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, January 6 \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve260106001?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 205px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 24px;\">FRENCH<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 24px;\">ENGLISH<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of July 22 to 28 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, July 22 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240722001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Thursday, July 25 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240725001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of July 29 to August 4 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, July 29 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240729001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Tuesday, July 30 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240730001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 5 to 11 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Friday, August 9 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240809001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, August 5 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240805001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 12 to 18 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 13 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240813001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, August 14 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240814001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 13 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240813001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 19 to 25 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 20 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240820001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, August 21 &#8211; 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height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, August 26 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240826001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Thursday, August 29 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240829001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of September 2 to 6 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Friday, September 6 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240906001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/tbody>\r\n<\/table>\r\n<\/div>\r\n<div style=\"display:none;visibility:hidden\">\r\n<table class=\"tableauhorairestandard\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 205px;\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 24px;\">\r\n<th style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 24px;\">\u00a0<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 24px;\">FRENCH<\/th>\r\n<th style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 24px;\">ENGLISH<\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 50px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of July 29 to August 4 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, July 29 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240729001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Tuesday, July 30 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240730001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\u00a0<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 10px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 5 to 11 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Friday, August 9 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240809001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 10px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Monday, August 5 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240805001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 29px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 12 to 18 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 13 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240813001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, August 14 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240814001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 29px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 13 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240813001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 19 to 25 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Tuesday, August 20 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240820001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<p>Wednesday, August 21 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240821001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<p>Thursday, August 22 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/lepointdevente.com\/billets\/bve240822001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am<\/a><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 27.0486%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p>Wednesday, August 21 &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/thepointofsale.com\/tickets\/bve240821001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">10 am (Q&amp;A)<\/a>*<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr style=\"height: 56px;\">\r\n<td style=\"width: 19.1444%; height: 56px;\" width=\"192\">\r\n<p><strong>Week of August 26 to September 1 <\/strong><\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td style=\"width: 24.3654%; 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