Welcome International Students!

Spring 2024 Orientation Programming and Schedule

*The following information is tentative and subject to change.

Lethbridge Campus

Monday, December 18
What When Where
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic on Campus 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 3:30 p.m. International Centre (SU060)
Presentation - Understanding Your Study Permit 9 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Watch Recording
Presentation - Canadian Culture and Academic Expectations 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual Watch Recording

Tuesday, December 19 
What When Where
Presentation - Canadian Culture and Academic Expectation 9 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Watch Recording
Presentation - Understanding Your Study Permit 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual Watch Recording

Tuesday, January 2
What When Where
International Student Welcome 9 - 10:45 a.m. Physical Education Building PE275 Register Here
New Student Orientation 10:45 a.m. - 3 p.m.  View Agenda and Register Here
Games and Friends with International 3 - 4:30 p.m. Anderson Hall AH100 Register Here

Wednesday, January 3
What When Where
Meet your International Student Advisor (ISA) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1-4 p.m. (Drop-in) International Centre (SU060)
Pick up your Welcome Package from Scotiabank 1 - 4 p.m. International Centre (SU060)

Thursday, January 4
What When Where
Meet your International Student Advisor (ISA) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 4 p.m. (Drop-in) International Centre (SU060)
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic on Campus 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. ; 1 - 3:30 p.m. International Centre (SU060)

Friday, January 5
What When Where
Meet your International Student Advisor (ISA) 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 4 p.m. (Drop-in) International Centre (SU060)
Winter Clothing Program 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 4 p.m.  International Centre (SU060)
Play Café  2 - 3:30 p.m. International Centre (SU060)

Wednesday, January 10
What When Where
Social Insurance Number (SIN) Clinic on Campus 9 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 - 3:30 p.m. International Centre (SU060)

 

Calgary Campus

Monday, December 18
What When Where
Presentation - Understanding Your Study Permit 9 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Register Here
Presentation - Canadian Culture and Academic Expectation 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual Register Here

Tuesday, December 19
What When Where
Presentation - Canadian Culture and Academic Expectation 9 - 10:30 a.m. Virtual Register Here
Presentation - Understanding Your Study Permit 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Virtual Register Here

Wednesday, January 3
What When Where
Calgary Campus New Student Orientation 11:30 a.m. - 6 p.m. N124 View Agenda and Register Here

Friday, January 5
What When Where

Calgary Public Library Visit and Downtown Tour

3:30 - 5:30 p.m. Meet in S6025 Register Here

 

Don't Miss These Informative Virtual Sessions

ULethbridge Library Session | January 9 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Zoom

Learn how to access the library resources and services available to you, the research process, and online databases available at the library.

Register here!

Working in Canada Info Session | January 12 | 12 - 1 p.m. | Zoom

Learn about where to find on and off-campus jobs, understanding best practices for resumés and cover letters, co-op programs, navigating job boards, and identifying scams. 

Register here! 

Strategies for Success Workshop | January 16 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Zoom

Learn about time management, reading and note-taking skills, effective study strategies, preparing for different exam types, reducing procrastination and building motivation.

Register here!

Plagiarism and Academic Honesty Session | January 18 | 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. | Zoom

Learn about Academic Honesty in Canada, proper citation, and avoiding plagiarism.

Register here! 

Income Tax Basic Concepts | January 24 | 2 - 3:30 p.m. | Virtual

Learn about basic concepts of filing your income tax with this great presentation from Canada Revenue Agency.

Registration link coming soon!


Questions and Answers Sessions for New International Students

January 2 | 9 - 10 a.m.
January 2 | 2 - 3 p.m.
January 3 | 9 - 10 a.m.
January 3 | 2 - 3 p.m.
January 4 | 9 - 10 a.m.
January 4 | 2 - 3 p.m.
January 5 | 9 - 10 a.m.
January 5 | 2 - 3 p.m.

Join any of these sessions

Moodle Orientation Courses

What is Moodle?
Moodle is the online learning management system that is supported at uLethbridge.

How do I sign-in?
Log into Moodle at moodle.uleth.ca. The username and password will be the same credentials as your campus login (Bridge account).

If you have not already done so, set up your campus login:

1. Have your nine-digit uLethbridge ID number (from your Offer of Admission letter) available
2. Go to ulethbridge.ca/loginsetup
3. Follow the steps to select a username, password and security questions from the menu on the right.

Pre-arrival Information for International Students 2023

This is a self-guided prearrival course specifically for new international students. It has vital information for a smooth transition to uLethbridge and can be done at your own pace. You must complete this course and we recommend doing it before August 15. 

Orientation for International Students

This is a self-guided orientation course specifically for new international students. It has vital information for a smooth transition to uLethbridge and can be done at your own pace. You must complete this course and we recommend doing it prior to the start of classes.


 

The International Student Mentorship Program is a volunteer peer-mentor program in which new international students are matched with continuing uLethbridge students who can provide ongoing advice and information about life at the university and in Lethbridge. This Fall 2021 term, mentors will meet with you in person or virtually and help you with any questions you may have by email.  Mentors provide ongoing social support, assistance and guidance throughout your first semester as new international student.  They share their personal experiences, easing your transition to university in Canada!

If you have already requested a mentor, you will be invited to an ISMP Meet and Greet from 3 - 4:30 p.m. on January 12. where you will meet your mentor and other new international students!