International Student Services Advising

International Student Services (ISS) provides drop-in immigration and non-academic advising for all international students. ISS is located in room MSC 275 (MacEwan Student Centre). We are here to help!

Virtual Immigration Advising

International Student Services (ISS) has Regulated Immigration Advisors who are legally authorized to help with questions related to the following:

Canadian immigration (including study permits, work permits, and visas)
Canadian immigration options for partners/spouses and dependents of UCalgary students

Since the Government of Alberta declared a state of public health emergency, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we have temporarily closed our office until further notice. We will not be providing in-person advising at this time; however, our team is still offering remote advising services.

For assistance, please contact iss@ucalgary.ca.

2021 Advising Exceptions - UCalgary will be closed on these days:

April 2: Good Friday
April 5: Easter Monday
May 24: Victoria Day
July 1: Canada Day
August 2: Heritage Day
September 6: Labour Day
October 11: Thanksgiving Day
November 11: Remembrance Day
December 27 - 31: Christmas Holidays

Permanent Residence (PR) Advising

Our PR Specialist Advisor can provide guidance on options for students. Students must attend a PR information session to receive general information. After the session, you may then book an individual appointment with our PR Specialist Advisor.

You can register for a Permanent Residency Information Session through the events calendar. Registration is required.
After attending an Information Session, you can book an appointment with the PR advisor. View the instructions to book an appointment here.

Transitional Support Advising

Whether you are a new student or have been studying at UCalgary for several years, you may questions or uncertainties about life at UCalgary, in Calgary, or Canada. Our advisors are here to help answer questions about getting settled in Calgary, finding community, and connecting with resources on or off-campus! We are a great place to start if you have a question and do not know where to go. Some examples of topics we can help you with are:

Setting up a Canadian bank account
Getting a Social Insurance Number (SIN)
Understanding your medical insurance options
Understanding how to access health & wellness services
Learning about resources for family members (partners/spouses & children)
Accessing offices or resources on campus that can help you succeed in your personal or academic life
Participating in social or leadership opportunities to build your social network in Calgary

2021 Advising Exceptions - UCalgary will be closed on these days:

April 2: Good Friday
April 5: Easter Monday
May 24: Victoria Day
July 1: Canada Day
August 2: Heritage Day
September 6: Labour Day
October 11: Thanksgiving Day
November 11: Remembrance Day
December 27 - 31: Christmas Holidays

Information Sessions or Workshops

International Student Services (ISS) hosts group sessions on particular topics throughout the academic year. You can view upcoming sessions and events through the Events tab. All international students of any level of study are welcome to attend.

Programs

International Student Services runs several programs to facilitate opportunities for international students to connect, get involved on campus, and make the most of their UCalgary experience. Learn more about our programs by exploring our website, especially the Student Life tab.