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International Student Services sends out regular emails that include helpful information about events and news from the campus community and beyond. We recommend all international students sign up!

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  • Sept 14 - Float the Bow River, prepare for career fairs and more
  • Sept 7 - Welcome Centre extended dates, SIN clinic and more
  • Aug 31 - Join USpeak Global, SIN clinic and more
  • Aug 17 - International student orientation, PR advising and more
  • Aug 10 - Returning to Canada, off-campus housing and more
  • July 27 - Transit summer pass discount, mentorship program and more
  • July 13 - Off-campus housing, medical insurance and more
  • June29 - Mentorship program, virtual games night and more
  • June15 - Workshops on student finances, resumes and LinkedIn
  • June 1 - June updates, events and workshops
  • May 18 - Permanent residence advising, career development support, and more
  • May 4 - Congratulations on finishing the winter 2022 term
  • April 27 - International Student and Travel webinar
  • April 20 - Exams season, permanent residence advising
  • April 13 - Job alert, UPass, travel reminder during the spring and summer
  • April 6 - Join UCalgaryStrong Festival to celebrate the last day of classes
  • March 30 - Avoiding scams, Summer Leadership Ambassador position
  • March 23 - Connect with Jaeeun, CRA workshops
  • March 16 - International Students Stories, tax season, Explore Calgary with ISS
  • March 9 - Job opportunity, ISS support, SU General Election
  • March 2 - Mental health support, job opportunity, Women's Week, Volunteer Fair
  • February 23 - International Student Stories, study group, other events
  • February 16 - Public health and travel updates, SU Campus Food Bank
  • February 9 - Term break off-campus work, survey, events
  • February 2 - Becoming an orientation leader, travel update, conflict management workshop
  • January 26 - Celebrate Lunar New Year with us, IRCC web form
  • January 19 - Vaccination requirement, processing delays, career fair
  • January 12 - Access ISS student orientation, winter 2022 USpeak, more events
  • January 5 - Winter term welcome message, important dates and information
  • December 22 - Holiday greeting and closure notice, travel advisory, important updates
  • December 15 - Reminder, vaccination deadline and exam preparations
  • December 8 - Vaccination deadline, payment plans, exam preps and workshops
  • December 1 - Work during the holiday break and immigration travel update
  • November 24 - Important travel notices and Alberta vaccine record QR code
  • November 17 - Podcast series, GPS Mentorship program and upcoming events
  • November 10 - GPS Mentorship Program, travel update and Métis Week
  • November 3 - Daylight Saving time, travel and vaccine reminders
  • October 27 - Work regulations for term break, and upcoming surveys and awards
  • October 20 - International Student Stories and travel advisory for the holidays
  • October 13 - Study Space, Podcast Series & Mental Health Support
  • October 6 - Weather tips and Thanksgiving reminder
  • September 29 - Grant information, Orange Shirt Day, and online workshops
  • September 22 - Tips and resources to help support you this term
  • September 15 - Virtual advising, orientation for late arrivals, and more
  • September 8 - Happy first week of classes
  • September 1 - Preparing for the fall term
  • August 25 - Want to learn or practice a new language? Join USpeak Global
  • August 11 - August updates and events for international students
  • July 28 - Travel update reminders – and webinars to help you get settled in Calgary
  • July 14 - Helping you plan for a great fall term
  • July 5 - Fall 2021 Welcome: Important information for new and returning international students
  • June 30 - Travel updates and workshops to prepare for the fall
  • June 16 - Mentorship opportunities, supports and online events
  • June 4 - Returning to campus, a new scholarship, and career workshops 
  • May 19 - Vaccine eligibility for international students and upcoming events this summer
  • May 5 - Congrats on finishing the winter term — you did it! Here are more events to start your break
  • April 28 - Upcoming permanent residency webinar; important visa information
  • April 21 - Celebrate with your campus community at UCalgaryStrong Festival
  • April 14 - Happy last week of classes
  • April 7 - Have questions about Canadian taxes? Attend our session on April 15
  • March 31 - Celebrate campus community at UCalgaryStrong
  • March 25 - What's it like to work in Canada? Join us at International Student Stories today to find out
  • March 17 - Work with us! We're hiring program assistants
  • March 10 - Get involved and build your experience by volunteering
  • March 3 - Reminder - it's tax season
  • February 24 - Learn from your international student peers this Thursday
  • February 17 - Don't miss these great term break events
  • February 10 - Celebrate the Lunar New Year on Friday; plus free term break activities
  • February 3 - Happy February! We've got more great events to keep you connected with campus
  • January 27 - Ways to stay active and healthy
  • January 20 - Check out a student club this week
  • January 13 - Welcome back
  • December 16 - Happy holidays from ISS
  • December 9 - Happy last day of classes
  • December 2 - Events to wrap up your term
  • November 25 - Transit updates for winter, plus fun online events to help you unwind
  • November 18 - Check out our newest podcast, International Student Stories
  • November 12 - Planning to travel to Canada for next term
  • November 4 - Apply to be a mentor for the winter term
  • October 21 - Travel updates for international students outside of Canada
  • October 14 - Wellness support for international students
  • October 7 - Enjoy your Thanksgiving long weekend
  • September 30 - Career development for international students and more
  • September 23 - Have questions about your student health plan?
  • September 16 - Explore Calgary in-person or virtually, plus online support for students
  • September 9 - Welcome to the fall term
  • September 2 - Back to school events and support
  • August 26 - Ready for school? Important updates for fall 2020
  • August 12 - Important information for fall 2020
  • July 29 - Need plans for this long weekend? Plus, share your experiences with the SU
  • July 15 - Summer events to keep you active in the campus community
  • June 30 - Happy Canada Day!
  • June 17 - Need support? Reach out to us
  • June 3 - Online info sessions and events to keep you busy
  • May 20 - Events happening today, plus important federal updates for international students
  • May 6 - Financial resources for students, career development workshops with week and more
  • April 29 - Federal updates for international students; plus new events connect and build skills
  • April 22 - End-of-term supports and events
  • April 15 - Message for international students in residence
  • April 15 - Happy last day of classes - celebrate with these online events
  • April 8 - New COVID-19 resources and more online events to keep you connected
  • April 1 - Online events to keep you connected during this time
  • March 25 - COVID-19 updates, plus online support and events to keep you connected
  • March 18 - COVID-19 Update
  • March 11 - Love music, food or games? Join our upcoming events
  • February 26 - Important study permit reminds, and great events to stay active and connected
  • February 12 - Tax tips, events around campus, and career workshops for international students
  • January 29 - Looking to get out of the house? Join the ISS team at campus events
  • January 22 - Important school deadlines, fun activities and job opportunities inside
  • January 15 - Welcome back to classes
  • January 8 - Welcome back to the winter term

The following are Welcome Emails sent to all new incoming international students (undergraduate, visiting, exchange and graduate) with important information and resources to help them prepare for their upcoming term.

  1. Winter 2022

  2. Fall 2021

    New and returning international students

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