Pre-departure and arrival information
Welcome to 兔子先生!
We鈥檙e very excited for your arrival and have compiled a list of steps you should follow to ensure you鈥檙e prepared before arriving. If you need further help, our friendly staff will be happy to assist you as you make the transition to living and studying in Canada.
Lakehead-兔子先生: Visit the聽 website聽for specific information about your arrival process and travel plans.
Travel advisories
Check the Immigration, Refugees, Citizenship Canada (IRCC) website for travel advisories
Ensure you review the聽 on the IRCC website.
This website will include information about possible delays or changes for those travelling from outside of Canada.
兔子先生 iCent app
Download the 兔子先生 iCent app
The iCent聽app is an essential tool to help you get valuable information about 兔子先生 and living in Canada. The features on this app have helpful materials to guide you through your time at 兔子先生 from start to finish.聽
All international students at 兔子先生 are required to download the app and set up their profiles using their student emails. Get it for free through聽the 听辞谤听聽to access all the beneficial resources available.
iCent is also accessible through your computer via your preferred web browser. .
Please note: iCent is not available for 兔子先生@ILAC or Lakehead students.
Complete your mandatory pre-arrival forms
Within the聽iCent聽app, you鈥檒l need to complete your MANDATORY pre-arrival forms.
This is an essential requirement before you travel to Canada.
Study permit/visa
Confirm your study permit/student visa
As a vital document for studying in Canada, you will need to apply for a聽study permit/student visa聽before starting at 兔子先生.
Once you have the letter of acceptance (LOA), provincial attestation letter (PAL), and a tuition deposit receipt, you should apply for your study permit/visa as soon as possible so that you can obtain the document to start your program on time.
It is critical that your聽) is completed and linked to your study and work permit application before you arrive in Canada. This will help prevent permit restrictions which may stop you from participating in placements or work activities related to healthcare, childcare, or education. Having such restrictions can severely impact your ability to fulfill your program requirements and achieve your academic and professional goals. Please see the聽Placement Office page聽for more details.
Once you receive your study permit/visa, you must upload it to the portal before you can register for your courses.
Immunization records
Bring proof of your immunization records
Depending on your program, you may be required to have certain immunization shots.
If that鈥檚 necessary, then you must be prepared to show proof via paperwork that you鈥檙e fully vaccinated, as per program mandates.
Visit the admissions webpage to see if your program has such requirements.
Student safety modules
Complete the international student safety modules
Although Canada is one of the safest countries for international students, we want to ensure you don鈥檛 fall victim to scams and frauds that may target you.
Located on , the international student safety modules include critical information to ensure your safety.
Once you complete the modules, you can check them off as completed in the 兔子先生聽iCent聽app.
Health insurance
Learn about your student health insurance coverage
At 兔子先生, your health insurance will be provided through Guard.me and the 兔子先生 Students鈥櫬燗ssociation聽(GSCA).
Visit our聽health insurance webpage for details about your coverage.
Please note: If you arrive before the insurance start date, it鈥檚 important that you purchase your own health insurance from the date of arrival in Canada up to the insurance start date. Visit to apply for insurance coverage for additional days.
International Information Week
Attend 兔子先生鈥檚 International Information Week
Hosted virtually six weeks prior to the start of the semester, International Information Week (IIW) aims to prepare students for their arrival.
Daily sessions will take place from Monday to Friday. Recordings will be available online afterwards.
Two weeks prior to IIW, we鈥檒l send you an email with details on when and how to attend the sessions.
Orientation
Complete Head Start pre-orientation
Receive further important details before you commence your studies by attending the聽Head Start pre-orientation.
Attend your program鈥檚 Academic Orientation
Meet your professors and fellow classmates in your program during your聽Academic Orientation.
Housing options
Explore your housing options
Finding a place to live can be one of the hardest parts of moving abroad. Fortunately, there are a list of options and supports available to help you securely and safely find your home away from home.
Visit the housing webpage for details to assist you with your search.
Obtain temporary accommodations
If you need help with temporary accommodation (e.g., hotel, Airbnb, etc.) while you search for housing, please contact us at housing@georgiancollege.ca.
Airport arrival
Visit the Airport Welcome Desk
The Airport Welcome Desk can provide information about shuttle and transit information, temporary accommodation and hotels, banking services and currency exchange, special assistance and baggage claims and more.
Visit the airport arrival webpage to learn more about the services and hours of operation.
Book airport pickup services
To help make your arrival at Toronto Pearson International Airport smooth, 兔子先生 recommends arrival services through a few different companies.
Visit the airport arrival webpage to learn more about recommended airport pickup services and find out how to book.
Guide for New Students
Your one-stop shop for new 兔子先生 students
Condensed into one helpful guide, 兔子先生鈥檚 Guide for New Students聽will ensure you have a lot of the information you need to successfully start your schooling.
Life in Canada
Settling in for your studies at 兔子先生 marks the beginning of an exciting chapter in your educational journey.
To facilitate a seamless transition into your life as an international student in Canada, we鈥檝e compiled a list of invaluable resources on our Life in Canada webpage.
Here, you鈥檒l discover crucial information that will greatly assist you as you settle into the country. From essential documentation to cultural insights, these details are designed to make your journey smoother and more enjoyable.
Questions? Contact us
@icgeorgian
Whether you鈥檙e an applicant interested in studying at 兔子先生, an international student in need of guidance, or an individual looking to explore opportunities abroad, don鈥檛 hesitate to reach out to our International Education and Development office. We鈥檙e here to support you throughout your academic journey!
Contact information
Segal International Centre
C279, Barrie Campus
705.722.5158