These webinars and workshops are aimed at new international students preparing for their arrival and for returning students on legal and administrative issues related to their status.

International Students’ Virtual Office

Do you have questions about your international student status? Your obligations? Your arrival? Come and meet our Regulated International Student Immigration Advisors (RISIA) Lysange Gervais and Alison Threatt. These sessions are a 5-10 minute drop-in meeting period on Zoom. When you come to the Virtual Office, 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. Come knock on the door of our virtual office!

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

Access our virtual office

Do you have questions about your international student status? Your obligations? Your arrival? Do you have any questions about mobility opportunities abroad that may be available to you? Come and meet the Bishop’s International team to find answers to your questions!

Take note: the staff of Bishop’s International is now located in the Norton building. We look forward to welcoming you in our new space!

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

Virtual drop-in hours for international students:

From August 25th to September 19th: Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.

Join here: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82273590968

Bishop’s International is pleased to welcome new international students to campus each fall and winter.

Bishop’s International’s mandatory 3-day International Welcome: Onboarding for Newcomers to Canada will take place from Wednesday, August 27th to Friday, August 29th prior to the start of the Fall semester.

Studying in a new country can be both exciting and overwhelming. Our International Welcome aims to assist your transition to Bishop’s by offering you a range of workshops combined with social activities to help you start making new friends. Workshops will cover subjects as diverse as cultural adaptation, academic success, Indigenous and intercultural awareness and mental health.

  • Dates: Wednesday, August 27th to Friday, August 29th
    • Participation in the full three days is required. It is not possible to participate in only one or two days of this event.
  • For whom?
    • Mandatory for new international students and incoming exchange students.
    • Newcomers to Canada such as Canadian citizens who have never lived in Canada and new permanent residents are encouraged to participate.
  • Fee: $125
    • After registration, this non-refundable fee will be charged to your student account (tuition invoice) alongside your health insurance fee.
    • Deadline for payment: September 30, 2025.
    • Included: shuttle transportation from Montreal Trudeau (YUL) Airport (limited spaces; available on a first come, first served basis); meals and activities during International Welcome
  • How to register:  
    • In June, all international students who have accepted their offer of admission will receive an email invitation to register for International Welcome. Students in other situations can write to international@ubishops.ca .
    • Please note that you must log-in to the registration form using your Bishop’s University credentials.
    • Please only register for International Welcome once you know whether you will be living on campus or off campus, and once you have your confirmed travel information (ex: flight details).
    • Students registered for International Welcome will receive email follow-ups during the summer by a member of the Bishop’s International team.  
  • Deadline to register: Friday, August 15th

Please refer to our Arrivals page for information about early move-in for students living on campus and participating in International Welcome as well as the shuttles being organized from the Montreal Trudeau Airport (YUL) in fall 2025. Arrival in Canada – Bishop’s University

Personalized Welcome

From September 4th to 16th, the Bishop’s International team of student ambassadors will continue to welcome incoming students each weekday to answer your questions and help you get acclimated. No registration necessary!

Our team of Student Ambassadors will share essential information with you, whether it’s insurance and immigration documents or nailing Bishop’s essentials like WiFi, B.U. email, Moodle, and more, making your student life and acing your semester easier. If you have not yet uploaded your immigration documents to your myBU student file, bring them with you for assistance from our team.

When?

  • September 4th and 5th, from 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
  • September 8th to 12th, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM
  • September 15th and 16th, from 12:00 to 2:00 PM

Where?

In the SUB (Student Centre, in front of Doolittle’s Co-op).

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect, learn, and thrive!

Questions? Please write to international@ubishops.ca.

Are you an international student who has been admitted to Bishop’s for the Fall 2025 semester? Our series of workshops to help you prepare your arrival kicked off in November 2024!  By making plans to attend these webinars, you are taking steps to better prepare your arrival at Bishop’s.

After your admission: Applying for your Immigration Documents

In order to best support our students, this workshop was offered on a monthly basis from November through April. We also encourage you to read the detailed information on our website about applying for your immigration documents based on your situation. Before your studies – Bishop’s University (ubishops.ca)

Did you miss this webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of the presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

Immigration Workshop for U.S. citizens

Are you a U. S. citizen and you missed this webinar? Please write to international@ubishops.ca to receive a copy.

Master’s Degree Students: After your admission immigration workshop

In addition to our immigration-themed workshop for all incoming students, master’s degree students are invited to attend a workshop targeted to their needs. Feel free to attend multiple times depending on where you are in the process of applying for your immigration documents.

Did you miss this webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of our immigration presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

Accompanying Family Members

This workshop is for Master’s degree students who will be accompanied by their spouse and/or minor children during their studies. The goal of this workshop is to review the immigration documents that family members will need and to provide general information about related topics including health insurance and getting settled in Sherbrooke.

Missed this workshop? Write to international@ubishops.ca to receive a PDF copy by email.

New! Information session for the Parents of Admitted International Students

This optional session will aim to answer questions that the parents of incoming international undergraduate students may have. Topics will include our role at Bishop’s International, an overview of the immigration documents that international students need, and mandatory health insurance. Slides will be presented in a bilingual (English/French) format.

Missed this workshop? Write to international@ubishops.ca to receive a PDF copy by email.

Pre-departure Session for Incoming Exchange Students

Missed this workshop? Write to international@ubishops.ca to receive a PDF copy by email.

After your immigration documents, plan your housing accommodations and arrival in Canada

Did you miss this webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of our immigration presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

What do I pack in my suitcase?

Did you miss this webinar? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of our immigration presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

  • Did you miss this webinar on July 16? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of the presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

Imminent departure: The final preparations

Did you miss this webinar on July 28? If you have accepted your offer of admission, you can access a copy of the presentation in your myBU portal under the Bishop’s International section.

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?

Are you an international student who has been admitted to Bishop’s for the Winter 2026 semester? Our series of workshops to help you prepare your arrival will start in August 2025!  By making plans to attend these webinars, you are taking steps to better prepare your arrival at Bishop’s.

After your admission: Applying for your Immigration Documents

Prior to attending this workshop, we encourage you to read the detailed information on our website about applying for your immigration documents based on your situation. Before your studies – Bishop’s University (ubishops.ca)

Accompanying Family Members

This workshop is for Master’s degree students who will be accompanied by their spouse and/or minor children during their studies. The goal of this workshop is to review the immigration documents that family members will need and to provide general information about related topics including health insurance and getting settled in Sherbrooke.

Pre-departure Webinar for Incoming Winter 2026 Exchange Students

After your immigration documents, plan your housing accommodations and arrival in Canada

What do I pack in my suitcase?

Introduction to the Canadian Financial System

  • Date to be determined.

Health insurance & Healthcare in Quebec

Winter Readiness

Imminent departure: The final preparations

I am still waiting for my immigration documents, what should I do?

New! How to Apply for the Intern Work Permit (online)

Study permit holders whose program of study includes a mandatory internship or work experience must apply for and obtain a free intern work permit from IRCC. This work permit is required regardless of whether the internship is paid or not, and regardless of whether the internship is on-campus or off-campus. As outlined on our website, Bishop’s students must upload their intern work permit or the proof of having applied online for the permit prior to the add/drop deadline in the semester in which their work experience(s) is taking place.  Working in Canada – Bishop’s University

If your program of study includes an internship or work experience, do not miss this workshop to learn about procedures specific to Bishop’s as well as how to apply for the intern work permit.

B.U. Works: workshops for international students

Bishop’s International is partnering with Career and Transition Services to offer the B.U. Works series for international students. During the Fall 2025 semester, these workshops will be offered in hybrid mode. Join us on campus in room 122 of the LLC or join us online by registering below.

Building your Canadian resumé and cover letter

Working in Canada: your rights and responsibilities as an international student

Winter Readiness Workshop

Are you a newcomer to Canada and want to learn about how to prepare for – and enjoy – winter? Attend this popular workshop held each fall on campus. Date coming soon, in October!

Tax obligations for international students (online webinar)

Each winter, we organize a workshop with the Canada Revenue Agency regarding tax obligations for international students. Check back here for the dates of upcoming presentations.

Before You Make Your Summer Plans… (online workshop)

Are your immigration documents going to be expiring during the summer? Are you are wondering about when to renew them and whether you can travel outside of the country? Are you interested in working in Canada over the summer but are not sure about the conditions you need to respect? This workshop is for you!

Missed this workshop? Write to international@ubishops.ca to receive a PDF copy by email.

CAQ and Study Permit Renewal Process (online)

Each semester, workshops on the CAQ and study permit renewal are offered on a monthly basis. Prior to attending our workshop, please read about the renewal process on our website and come prepared to ask your questions. The immigration landscape has been rapidly evolving since January 2024. Even if you have previously had to renew your documents, do not assume that the process will be same. Attend this webinar to make sure you are up to date!

A copy of this presentation is also available for consultation on the Bishop’s International section of the myBU portal.

Post-Graduation Work Permit: What you need to know for your application (online)

A copy of the presentation is available for consultation on the Bishop’s International section of the myBU portal.

Pathways to Permanent Residence (inside Quebec) (in French)
The MIFI and IRCC regularly offer information sessions on immigrating to Quebec.

For more information and to sign up, please visit the Quebec government website: https://www.quebec.ca/education/etudie-quebec/rester-apres-etudes/seances-information-etudiants-internationaux

Pathways to Permanent Residence (outside of Quebec) (online)

From time to time, IRCC hosts information sessions in both French and English. Please visit their website to sign up. https://www.canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada/virtual-sessions.html

Look at the PowerPoint presentation and watch the video (see below). Please note that this presentation dates from 2023.

Play the video recording (36 minutes)
Recording password: Fall2023