International Student Welcome (ISW) and the ELL International Student Orientation (ELL ISO) are mandatory. This year, these sessions will be taking place during New Student Orientation (NSO), between August 30th and 31st. Both ISW and NSO are critical to your success, by providing you information on immigration, understanding online learning, introducing you to academic success services, and student services. 

What should I attend during orientation?

International students attend multiple orientation sessions during orientation days. Please note all orientation sessions will be conducted online.
ELL International Student Orientation (ELL ISO): This session is mandatory for students who are entering the International ELL program in September. This is scheduled for August 31 at 8:00 am.
International Student Welcome: This sessions is mandatory for students who are starting a certificate or diploma program in September. This is scheduled for August 30 at 6:00 am MST.
New Student Orientation: This session is mandatory for students who are starting a certificate or diploma program in September. These sessions cover important additional information for international students. This takes place on both August 30th and 31st. NSO starts at 8:00 am on August 30th and 31st, so international students do not miss out on any sessions while participating in the International Student Welcome.

How do I register for orientation?

All new students can register for NSO (which includes registration to ISW), through their MyBVC email accounts. 

How do I prepare for orientation?

International students will be emailed a few video recordings in advance of ISW. Please review these videos to be prepared for your welcome session.

• Academic Spring ISW
• Non Academic Reminders

Pre-recorded videos will cover topics such as:

• Immigration permits (study and work permits)
  • Arrival to Canada and quarantine processes
  • Academic and non-academic reminders

For additional questions about orientation:

For questions on what to expect at International Student Welcome, please click here.

For question on what to expect at New Student Orientation, please click here.

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