Checklists
These checklists include important information to help ensure you complete the most important tasks before and after you arrive at uLethbridge.
- Apply and accept your offer from uLethbridge
- Apply for your Study Permit
- Attend Pre-Arrival webinars
- Download the iCent Mobile App
- Register for classes
- Apply for Scholarships
- Register for New Student Orientation (NSO)
- Join the International Student Mentorship Program: Request a Mentor
- Look for Accommodation
- Plan your Budget: Estimate your tuition & living expenses
- Plan your Journey
- Prepare necessary travel documents
- Passport
- Letter of Introduction (Study Permit approval)
- Temporary Resident Visa (if applicable)
- Letter of Acceptance from the University of Lethbridge and Provincial Attestation Letter or PAL (if required)
- Proof of finances/financial support
- Other valuable documents
- Get familiar with campus before you arrive and take a Virtual Campus Tour
- Get an International Driver's Permit
- Register with your Embassy
Important: Please notify us immediately if your study permit is approved
- In the email, please include: Your full name, 9-digit uLethbridge ID number, and scanned copy of your Letter of Introduction (study permit approval)
- **To maintain your course registration, you must send us a copy of your Letter of Introduction by September 1 for the Fall term or January 2 for the Winter term. Students will not be de-registered from online courses**
- Meet your International Student Advisors
- Attend New Student Orientation
- Submit a copy of your study permit to the International Centre by email or in person (SU060)
- Get your uLethbridge student ID card
- Set up your bank account
- Register for Alberta Health Care
- Buy your textbooks
- Apply for a Social Insurance Number
- Join a student club
- Meet with an Academic Advisor
- Set up internet and utility services in your residence (if applicable)
- Meet with an Academic Advisor
- Get an Alberta ID card
- Pay tuition and fees
- Look for a part time job (if desired)
- Get a cellphone or SIM card
- Find a family doctor
Have questions? Your International Student Advisors are here to help!
Book an appointment Virtual and in-person appointments are available.