Bishop’s International provides support and services to incoming degree-seeking and exchange international students, as well as to all Bishop’s students interested in an international and/or intercultural experiential learning opportunity abroad or on campus.

Bishop’s International is the main point of contact with partner institutions around the world and works closely with other administrative services, faculties and schools in developing new international strategic partnerships and campus internationalization.

Bishop’s employs two Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) whose scope of practice is restricted to our international students’ status as temporary residents in Canada, and that of their accompanying family members. We advise international students admitted to Bishop’s up through their graduation; we cannot advise students on permanent residency. If you have questions related to obtaining your immigration documents renewing these documents or work authorizations for international students, we appreciate you taking the time to read the information on our website prior to coming to the Virtual Office.

As RISIAs, we adhere to a professional code of conduct. If you are not satisfied with the service you receive and wish to file a complaint, you may contact the independent and impartial university ombudsman Professor Shawn Malley. It is also possible to lodge a complaint related to the professional code of conduct with the College of Immigration and Citizenship Consultants.

We look forward to meeting you!

Email addresses:

Inbound and outbound exchange students and partner institutions: exchange@ubishops.ca

International students: international@ubishops.ca

How to meet us:

Access the International Students’ virtual office:
(For admitted and current international students.)

Every Tuesday and Thursday morning, from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. EST.

When you come to the Virtual Office on Zoom, you will be placed automatically in a waiting room. Please be patient and wait until you are admitted. Depending on the time of year, there may be quite a few students in line! To help us help you, please come prepared with your Bishop’s student ID number so that we can easily find your file.

Virtual Office

Book a Meeting with Kathryn:
(For outbound exchange students and inbound students with exchange-specific questions.)

Online Appointment
In-Person Appointment

Drop-in hours on campus:

From Monday to Thursday, 1:00 to 2:00 PM in in Norton.

On-campus drop-in schedule is to be determined for Fall 2025.

Virtual drop-ins from August 25th to September 19th.

Monday, Wednesday and Friday: from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. on Zoom: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82273590968

Mailing address:
Bishop’s University
Bishop’s International
2600 College Street
Sherbrooke, QC, Canada
J1M 1Z7

Our Team

Contact Information is found in the BU Directory
Lysange Gervais

Lysange Gervais

Immigration Advisor – International Student Success

(she/her/hers)

lgervais@ubishops.ca

International@ubishops.ca

Lysange Gervais is the Immigration Advisor – International Student Success. As such, she develops and implements a variety of initiatives to support international students in preparation and throughout their transition to life on campus and in Canada. Lysange holds a Bachelor’s of Education degree as well as a Master’s Degree specialized in intercultural education from the University of Quebec in Montreal (UQAM).

Alison Threatt

Immigration Advisor – International Student Success

(she/her/hers)

athreatt@ubishops.ca

International@ubishops.ca

Alison Threatt joined the Bishop’s International team in 2023 and works as an Immigration Advisor for international students. She holds a Master of Arts degree in teaching English as a second language. Outside of her work with international students, she enjoys volunteering at the local elementary school.

Kathryn Standish

Kathryn Standish

International Student Success & Global Learning Coordinator

kathryn.standish@ubishops.ca

exchange@ubishops.ca

Kathryn Standish is the International Student Success & Global Learning Coordinator. She graduated with a B.A. in Modern Languages and a Master’s in Educational Leadership at Bishop’s University. Her focus is the International Mobility Program and supporting outbound and inbound exchange students.

Our Student Team

Arianne Rainville

Arianne Rainville

International Education Assistant

(she/her/hers)

arainvil@ubishops.ca

Arianne Rainville serves as our International Student Services Assistant. She recently completed a Bachelor of Arts in Arts Administration with a concentration in Film Studies at Bishop’s University. In her role, Arianne works with both international students and incoming/outgoing exchange students. She manages the team’s social media platforms, assists with administrative tasks and special events organized by Bishop’s International.