SUMMER 2018 Newsletter UR International | University of Regina 3737 Wascana Parkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 0A2 Enrolment Services | College West 127 [email protected] | 1.306.585.6260 Student Services | College West 109 [email protected] | 1.306.585.5082 URI_Admissions ur_international A Message from our Associate Vice-President (International) Edition of International Students Newsletter – Parents 1 st Welcome! Follow us on Facebook ! UR International-Global Monthly LIVE Chats! Sunniest city in Canada! City of Regina receives 2,365 hours of sunshine a year! FUN FACT about Regina “When our daughter left home and came to study at the University of Regina, a little piece of us left too…But soon we learned this was the best decision we have made for her.” - Jingyi’s parents, China Read more experience sharing from our students’ parents Thank you for choosing the University of Regina for your children. As a former international student and now proud mother, I do understand the importance and reassurance that comes with providing a safe learning environment for our children. At the University of Regina International, we have designed academic and social programs tailored to the unique needs of international students. In addition, we are the only university in Canada that provides 24/7 emergency service to all our students. We do this to reassure parents and family members living abroad that their children are safe and valued. Our commitment is to protect and guide your children so that they can achieve their academic goals and professional aspirations. We want you to be proud of your children’s accomplishments, living and studying at our university on the prairies. It will be my pleasure to see you in Regina to celebrate together the success that your children will enjoy at the University of Regina. Livia Castellanos
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SUMMER 2018
Newsletter
UR International | University of Regina3737 WascanaParkway, Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada S4S 0A2
Enrolment Services | College West 127 [email protected] | 1.306.585.6260Student Services | College West 109 [email protected] | 1.306.585.5082
URI_Admissions ur_international
A Message from our Associate
Vice-President (International)
Edition of International Students Newsletter – Parents1st
Welcome!
Follow us on Facebook!
UR International-GlobalMonthly LIVE Chats!
Sunniest city in
Canada! City of
Regina receives
2,365 hours of
sunshine a year!
FUN FACT about Regina
“When our daughter left home and came to study at the University of
Regina, a little piece of us left too…But soon we learned this was the
best decision we have made for her.” - Jingyi’s parents, China
Read more experience sharing from our students’ parents
Thank you for choosing the University of Regina for your children. As a former international student and now proud mother, I do understand the importance and reassurance that comes with providing a safe learning environment for our children. At the University of Regina International, we have designed academic and social programs tailored to the unique needs of international students. In addition, we are the only university in Canada that provides 24/7 emergency service to all our students. We do this to reassure parents and family members living abroad that their children are safe and valued. Our commitment is to protect and guide your children so that they can achieve their academic goals and professional aspirations. We want you to be proud of your children’s accomplishments, living and studying at our university on the prairies. It will be my pleasure to see you in Regina to celebrate together the success that your children will enjoy at the University of Regina.
Livia Castellanos
Did my child follow these Pre-Arrival Tips?!
Summer Call Campaign is
coming up in June & July! Get ready
to chat!A true story from UR fellow student:
Be ready for culture shock, it is just part ofthe transition, so don’t be afraid. URInternational office is always here and haseverything you need when you arrive:orientation, settling down in your newhome, making new friends andconnections – of course, lots of academicsupport for classes and studies too! Andthey are FREE!
Fall 2018 classes are all open for registration!June 6-8: Spring Convocation Ceremony August 28: Last day for Spring/Summer 2018 termAugust 31: All new campus residents move-in dateSeptember 1-7: Fall 2018 Welcome Weekend & Week!September 3: Canadian Statutory Holiday – Labour Day September 4: Orientation for all new studentsSeptember 5: Fall 2018 classes start, tuition and fees are dueSeptember 6 & 7: Co-op and Internship Information SessionsSeptember 18: Last day to add/drop course for Fall 2018 without record on transcript
IMPORTANT DATES (June – September)
- Tolulade, Nigeria
“Did we forget something?”
Call us and ask!
1. Apply for his/her Study Permit & Visa2. Pay deposit and register for classes*3. Arrange a place to live on or off campus4. Purchase flight tickets5. Make sure she/he arrives at the right
time and to the right place
*No need to worry! The
Faculty can help with
class registration!
Campus Housing Questions? Applied but still not sure?
1.306.585.5450
**we also have
Notary Public
Services on
campus!
What to Pack?!• Travel Documents (valid passport, Visa and Point of Entry Letter)• Money (credit card, and/or cash in Canadian dollars)• Electronic devices and chargers (cell phone, music player, laptop, etc.)• Notarized Document, if any (driver’s license, etc.)**• Clothing (for both summer and winter climates)• Toiletries (personal items)• Bedding (one simple set) • Personal medical needs and medicine• One set of traditional/national outfit
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