International Student Guides
Explore our online International Student Guides for a convenient and helpful resource that you can access at any time. Please consider these guides and checklists to be an essential part of your overall orientation process!
To help you prepare to succeed in your studies at BCIT, the International Student Centre hosts International Orientation events each term. These events are free and highly recommended for new international students. Please note that registration is required for all events as capacity may be limited. Additional event details will be provided to registrants.
It’s important to understand that International Orientation is separate from BCIT Kick Start and mandatory program orientations.
Fall 2024 International Orientation
*Note that the schedule below is subject to change*
- International Orientation online workshop series
- June 18 – Pre-departure Checklist
- June 25 – Canadian Culture 101
- July 9 – Off-Campus Housing Options
- July 16 – Travel to Canada Guide
- July 23 – Understanding Your Guard.me Medical Insurance Policy
- July 30 – Navigating Metro Vancouver
- August 6 – Wellness Supports
- August 13 – Getting Set Up in BC
- August 20 – Welcome to Canada, eh!
- September 3 – All About MSP: BC’s Provincial Health Care
- September 10 – All About Study Permits & Co-op Work Permits
- September 17 – Working in Canada 101: Understanding Work Eligibility
- International Orientation Welcome Presentation
- August 28 @ 2-4 pm
- BCIT Burnaby Campus
- For any new international student beginning a program in the Fall 2024 term
- Limited capacity – registration open from July 16
- International Peer Mentoring
- Kickoff Event: August 29 @ 10:30 am – 12:30 pm
- BCIT Burnaby Campus
- For new international student beginning a full-time, cohort program in the Fall 2024 term
- Registration required – invitation to be sent by email on August 8
- English Conversation Café
- August 30 @ 1-2:30 pm
- BCIT Downtown Campus
- For any student interested in connecting and meeting new people from around the world!
- International Orientation (Online)
- September 4 @ 3-4 pm
- Online via Microsoft Teams
- For any new international student beginning a program in the Fall 2024 term who isn’t able to attend the in-person welcome presentation on August 28
- Registration required – follow the link above
- Flex Peer Connect
- September 6 @ 3-4 pm
- BCIT Burnaby Campus
- For new international student beginning a Flexible Learning program in the Fall 2024 term
- Registration required – follow the link above
ISEP Orientation
Date and Time: See the 2024 Calendar [PDF]
All new students starting International Student Entry Program (ISEP) are required to attend the ISEP orientation which combines the program orientation with an international student orientation and is co-hosted by the ISEP program area and by the International Student Centre. Program orientation details will be communicated directly to all new ISEP students.
Other Online Orientation Resources
Introducing BCIT’s Student Success Hub
BCIT Kick Start video
Additional Resources
- BCIT Student Success Hub
- Virtual BCIT Campus Tours
- Next Steps for New Students
- BCIT Kick Start & Program Orientation
- BCIT Indigenous Awareness Course
- BCIT Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI)
- BCIT English Language Support Services
- Counselling & Student Development
- BCIT Student Association (BCITSA)
- WelcomeBC