August 22 - 24, 2024
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT ORIENTATION
International Student Orientation is our welcome and orientation program designed exclusively for International Students
STAY TUNED FOR UPDATED INFORMATION ON THE 2024 ISO PROGRAM. IN THE MEANTIME, BROWSE THE 2023 SCHEDULES BELOW FOR AN IDEA OF WHAT IS IN STORE.
For a full overview of the ISO Schedule, including session details, locations, & campus map, view the Schedule Breakdown
Our team of International Mentors are ready & excited to help support your transition to University life in Toronto. Join us at ISO or throughout the Year!
ISO COMMONLY Asked Questions
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To register for ISO you must be:
An International Student (or a Canadian/domestic student who has not lived in Canada)
Registered as a Victoria College student and/or living at Victoria College
In your first year at the University of Toronto
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To register for ISO, complete the general Vic Orientation registration form
This is the official registration form for Vic Orientation along with our two supplemental Orientation programs:
Commuter Orientation (Comm-O)
International Student Orientation (ISO)
If you wish to attend either (or both) of these additional orientation programs, please complete this form and indicate "yes" when you encounter the Comm-O or ISO sections. You will receive follow-up communication for these additional orientation programs in August to confirm additional payment and logistics.
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There is a fee of $140 for all ISO participants. If this fee is a barrier to your participation, please email vic.dean@utoronto.ca . This fee will be applied to your student account after participation in International Student Orientation.
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International Students participating in ISO are invited to move into their residence room on Tuesday August 29th, the first Welcome day of ISO. You will receive more information about your residence move-in from the Residence Life team later this Summer.
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Absolutely! We realize there are many factors that impact arrival dates. Whenever you arrive on-campus, you can jump right into the ISO events taking place. All ISO registrants will receive supplementary resources to ensure any missed events do not result in missed information.
Contact US
For any remaining questions about ISO or International Student Life please Reach out Directly to our Assistant Dean
International Student
Arrival Checklist âś…
The process of moving to a new city and country can be daunting
To support your transition, we created an arrival checklist to get you ready for your journey here at Vic!
Click through each item on the checklist for an explanation, important details, and links to resources
International Student ResourceS
victoria collegE Resources
The Victoria College International Mentor Program
A team of International Mentors (sometimes referred to as IMs) are available to help support you! Each of these mentors are international students themselves, who are happy to help answer your questions, share their experience, and connect you to campus resources and help. The mentorship program also organizes programming specifically for international students. Scroll below to meet the 2023-24 IM Team!
victoria international students' association
VISA is a student group with three goals:
Improve student life at Victoria College.
Create a sense of belonging for international students at Victoria College.
Provide and inform international students of the resources available to them at the University of Toronto.
We have organized several events this year and if you would like to get involved look out for our posters you can contact us at vicu.visa@gmail.com
UofT Resources
Center for international experience
The Center For International Experience (CIE) is the University of Toronto’s department for supporting and engaging international students. The CIE offers many great services to international students, including workshops and information sessions on immigration, taxes, work permits, healthcare, and more. Click here to find out more about their programming and services.
U of t My student support pRogram
The U of T My Student Support Program (My SSP) is a 24/7 service available to all students. Students can receive confidential support for any school, health or general life concerns over the phone or over chat. My SSP offers immediate support for over 35 languages and can be accessed within or outside North America. Call 1-844-451-9700 for immediate, real-time support or call 001-416-380-6578 for support outside North America. Click here to access My SSP.
MEET THE 2023 IM TEAM
The IM (International Mentorship) team aims to provide support to our International students. The program recognizes that there are aspects of the international student experience that can be better understood by international student peers. We've got a fantastic team of mentors (also international students themselves), who are ready and excited to help support your transition to university life in Toronto. Don't forget to register for International Student Orientation for three days of workshops and activities, and to get to know your mentors!