There are a lot of steps involved in coming to study in a new country! Although this checklist is not an exhaustive list of everything that you must do before coming to Toronto, you’ll definitely need to look into these items:
Apply for a Study Permit. You will need to apply for a Study Permit from your home country (except if you are a citizen of the United States).
Convert your high school Study Permit to a university Study Permit. If you studied in Canada for high school, you must apply for a university-level Study Permit. You can contact us to book an appointment with an Advisor to go over the process.
Take care of your enrollment. In order to be enrolled at U of T, you must select your courses on ROSI and pay your fees. Consult the Registrar’s Office for full instructions.
Find a place to live. You may be interested in living in Residence, or in finding off-campus accommodation.
Copy or scan important documents. Extra copies of important documents such as health records, school letters, passport, Study Permit or Letter of Introduction, Temporary Resident Visa, and prescriptions for drugs can be put in your luggage and left with a trusted relative or friend. Your original documents should be kept on you at all times in addition to any currency or cheques.
Prepare to go through Canadian Customs. It is important to have all of your documents ready, as well as being prepare to answer the questions that a Canadian Border Services Agent will ask you.
Research. To ease your transition, you should do some research on Canadian norms, University of Toronto academic culture, all of the Services, Programs and clubs available to you at UTSC and the ISC:
Academic Advising & Career Centre
AccessAbility Services
Athletics and Recreation (including playing fields, tennis & squash courts, pathways for walking, jogging, biking and in-line skating, gym facilities)
Center for Teaching and Learning
Computer Help Desk
Department of Student Life
Financial Aid and Awards
Health & Wellness Centre
Library
Math & Statistics Learning Centre
On-campus Community Police
Registrar’s Office
Residence and student HousingAdditional Services offered to students:
Food and Beverage (including Halal, vegetarian, vegan, and Kosher menu choices.)
Scarborough Campus Students’ Union
Fusion Radio
Women’s Centre
Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Questioning/Queer Students and Allies at UTSC
Multi-Faith Prayer Room
