Pre-departure sessions
The Student Life Office (BVE) invites all international students who will be beginning their studies at Université Laval to attend information sessions, two of which are mandatory.
Mandatory pre-departure sessions
Prepare for Your Arrival: What You Need to Know
Information on airport services, finding housing, university services, mandatory insurance, course registration, and more!
- Duration: 60 minutes
- Language: French or English
Registration required
Virtual sessions: Download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile phone, or make sure you can use the web version.
Session time and start: The start times for the information sessions are listed in Québec time. It is your responsibility to log in to Zoom on time.
- Choose one of the pre-departure sessions below according to your country of origin, your availability and the desired presentation language.
- Click on the link for the time that works best for you.
- Add a ticket to your cart, then click “Proceed to Checkout.”
- Fill out the form and enter your email address. A confirmation email with instructions for the session will be sent to that address.
There are different pre-departure information sessions for people from different countries to ensure that everyone has the right information for their situation, especially when it comes to insurance.
Students from all countries EXCEPT Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and Sweden
Sessions in French
Sessions in English
- Monday, August 3 - 10 AM
Consult the content of the session (PDF)
Students from Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, and Sweden
Sessions in French
Sessions in English
- Thursday, August 6 - 1 PM
Optional Q&A sessions
Clearing Canadian customs and receiving your study permit
Going through Canadian customs can be an especially stressful part of coming to Canada. The Student Life Office offers a Q&A session to help you prepare properly and make sure your study permit is in order. This is also a chance for you to ask immigration advisors any questions you might have about this important step.
Among other things, the session also covers the process of going through Canadian customs and verifying key information on your study permit.
- Duration: 30 minutes
- Language: Bilingual (French and English)
Registration required
Virtual sessions: Download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile phone, or make sure you can use the web version.
Session time and start: The start times for the information sessions are listed in Québec time. It is your responsibility to log in to Zoom on time.
- Choose one of the sessions below.
- Click on the link for the time that works best for you.
- Add a ticket to your cart, then click “Proceed to Checkout.”
- Fill out the form and enter your email address. A confirmation email with instructions for the session will be sent to that address.
Bilingual sessions (French and English)
Q&A on immigration, orientation, and settling in
Our orientation counsellors and immigration advisors are available to answer any questions you might have about arriving in Québec and studying at Université Laval. This is a wonderful opportunity to meet us and get answers to your questions!
Note: The Q&A sessions are meant for people who have already attended a pre-departure session.
- Duration: Depends on the number of questions
- Language: Bilingual (French and English)
Registration required
Virtual sessions: Download the Zoom app on your computer or mobile phone, or make sure you can use the web version.
Session time and start: The start times for the information sessions are listed in Québec time. It is your responsibility to log in to Zoom on time.
- Choose one of the sessions below.
- Click on the link for the time that works best for you.
- Add a ticket to your cart, then click “Proceed to Checkout.”
- Fill out the form and enter your email address. A confirmation email with instructions for the session will be sent to that address.