2007 Fall Orientation

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2007 Fall Orientation

INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

ORIENTATION SCHEDULE

FALL SESSION 2007

When you first arrive, many things about the way of life in North America will seem strange to you. You may also be anxious about the different approach to study here compared with what you have been used to. Most importantly, there are rules and regulations affecting your stay in this country which you need to know about if you are to proceed smoothly to the completion of your studies.

The Orientation Week program has been designed to provide you with information and guidance on these matters, to introduce you to some of the academic and administrative staff of Laurentian University, and to make you aware of the opportunities as well as the difficulties of being a student in Canada. Students have found this program to be an important part of their introduction to university life. Students who arrive after Orientation Week will be required to get settled on their own.

All students are asked to be in attendance on the first day of Orientation Week.

Orientation Week 2007 September
		Important dates
		Course Registration for 2007F
		Arranging your Accommodation
		Arranging your travel plans
		What to bring to Canada?
		How much money should I prepare?
		Before you depart: Checklist
		Your first day-Where do I go?
		Important phone numbers and email

1. Important Dates

August 25 th – August 27 th	Recommended move-in dates for all new international students
August 29 th - September 1 st	Orientation week begins - Please present yourself at the 11th floor of the RD Parker Building on Tuesday, August 29th, 2006 at 9:15 a.m. We will assist you with campus orientation, course registration, tuition payment and enrollment in the health insurance plan. Laurentian International Office is located on the 8 th Floor of the RD Parker Building, . Click on the following link to view Laurentian University’s Campus map (http://www.laurentian.ca/Laurentian/Home/Departments/Liaison/Campus+Map.htm).
September 12th	EAP Placement Test (New EAP students must attend) The EAP placement test will be held on Tuesday, September 12th, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. Location: 885 Regent Street in Sudbury
September 15th	Deadline for registration or course changes for 2007 Fall semester

2. Course Registration for 2007F

COURSE REGISTRATION FOR 2007F STUDENTS

NEW UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS	Required to register online using Web Advisor. For those who have not received a Registration packagein their home country, your registratwill be available during the week of Aug. 29 - Sept. 1, 2007 at the International Student Services office located on the 8th floor of the Parker building. Call (705)675-1151, ext. 1558 to see if your package has arrived.
GRADUATE STUDENTS	Must register using a graduate registration form. Available at the ISS office.
EAP STUDENTS	Required to register at the ISS office.

* Students are advised to meet with their academic advisor for assistance with course selection.

3. Accommodation: Where will I live?

There are 2 available options of accommodation at Laurentian University for 2007 September
	Homestay Program
	Off-Campus Housing (Renting an apartment)
If you have not arranged your accommodation yet, please contact Housing Coordinator now Tel:1-705-675-1151 ext.1551

4. Arranging your travel plans

Please ensure to arrange for your final destination of Sudbury, Ontario. If you are unable to arrange this from your home country, you may choose one of the following options:

	Purchase flight ticket to Sudbury upon arrival at Toronto International airport;
	Take a Greyhound bus to Sudbury from Yorkdale Station ( Toronto) ($50 CAD);
	Sweet Home Service, cost of 400 CDN, includes pick up service upon arrival at Toronto airport, meal, overnight stay in Toronto, personalized driving service to Sudbury. (Contact ISS office to arrange the Sweet Home service)

Laurentian University is pleased to offer a free airport pickup service at the Sudbury airport for students who arrive on the designated move-in dates, Aug 25-28. For those arriving after these dates, the cost of $50 CAD is charged to your account after you have been picked up at the airport. If you are taking the bus, we can also arrange your pickup at the Greyhound Bus Station in Sudbury, at a cost of $25.00 CAD. To arrange this service, you should provide us with your arrival details at least 48 hours prior to your arrival. You can complete the following form or send the information by e-mail to ISS office .

5. What to bring to Canada

On-campus residences are equipped with a bed, a kitchen, and a desk. It will be your responsibility to bring the following items or purchase them after you arrive:

	Winter clothes
	Bed linens (sheets, blanket and pillow)
	Kitchen tools (bowl, cooking pot, plate, cup, fork, knife, spoon, etc..)
	Toiletries (enough to last you until you go grocery shopping)
	Money ($500 CAD to buy food for the meantime, until you can get to the bank)

6. How much should I bring?

You will need approximately $500 cash in Canadian dollars for the first few days, before you will be able to go to the bank. You will need Canadian Dollars to buy food and other necessities in Canada.If you need to get Canadian money when you arrive in Canada, you can change traveler’s cheques or US dollars into Canadian money at any bank or exchange bureau in Sudbury. (NOTE: may not do so on the weekend since all banks and exchange bureaus are only open on week days.) Exchange bureaus are found in most international airports.

WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU TRANSFER MONEY ( For Tuition ) FROM YOUR HOME COUNTRY AT LEAST TWO MONTHS BEFORE YOU ARRIVE. The bank holds all incoming bank transfers for 2 months prior to releasing the funds to the university.

If possible, bring a credit card with you to pay for unexpected emergencies.

Chinese students can visit the Bank of Montreal in Beijing to arrange a bank account before their arrival.

7. BEFORE YOU DEPART: Checklist

Please make sure that you have completed all of the following items on the checklist before embarking on your journey to Canada.

	Have you received and returned your Offer of Admission? Your Offer of Admission must be valid for the session that you are coming. (i.e. 2007F means September 2007)
	Have you sent your deposit of $500.00 CAD? (If you do not do so, a Registration Package will not be created for you).
	Have your accommodation arrangements been confirmed? *If not, contact our Housing Coordinator now
	Have you informed the university of your travel details to arrange your airport pickup from the Sudbury airport? Remember, you must arrive prior to Orientation Week. Contact ISS office* for the dates.
	Have you enough Canadian cash and traveler’s cheques to cover your first few days in Canada ( not less than $500 Canadian dollars, not US dollars)?
	Have you obtained the following documents for your journey?:
	a valid passport?
	a Visitor’s Visa or Canada entry clearance?
	an air ticket with a final destination of Sudbury?
	health certification? (If required by embassy)
	Enough money to pay for your tuition fees, your accommodations and living expenses?
	Have you enough warm clothing?
	Have you obtained insurance to cover your cash and belongings?

8. Your first day - "Where do I go?"

When you arrive at your place of residence, you will be instructed about the time and place of the Orientation Day. If you do not receive this information, you can go to the 8 th Floor of the RD Parker Building, Laurentian International Office. Click on the following link to view Laurentian University’s Campus map (http://laurentian.ca/maps/MapFresh.pdf).

Orientation Week will begin TUESDAY, August 29th at 9:15 a.m., 11th Floor, Parker Building

Move-in dates: Aug 25th-28th

An airport and bus station pickup service is available on the move-in dates. Please contact ISS office or call (705)929-1511 to arrange your pick up.

	9. Important phone numbers and emails
If you do not yet have a reservation for permanent housing, please contact Housing Coordinator or by phone at (705)675-1151, ext. 1551. If you require any other information, please contact ISS office