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Welcome Guide >>> Welcome Guide >>> Welcome Guide For Exchange and International Students This Guide will be used by both International Degree Seeking Students at Schulich in addition to Exchange Students studying at Schulich for one or two terms. Some information included will only pertain to one group of students and will be noted: International Degree seeking students will be referred to as “International students” Exchange students will be differentiated as “Exchange Students” Undergraduate students (BBA, iBBA) will be identified as “Undergraduate or UG” Graduate students (MBA, iMBA) will be differentiated as “Graduate or GR” Schulich School of Business York University 4700 Keele Street Toronto, Ontario Canada M3J 1P3 Phone: 416-736-5059 Fax: 416-650-8174 E-mail (Exchange): [email protected] E-mail (International): [email protected] 1 Welcome Guide >>> Table of Contents Student Services & International Relations 5 1 Before You Leave Home Your Visa Status 6 Length of Stay Country of Citizenship Other Activities Family Member Requirements Procedures Arriving at a Port of Entry 7 Immigration Check Canada Customs Information for International Students Plan Your Arrival in Toronto Packing Checklist 8 Plan for Student Life 9 Financial Planning Tuition Fee and Living Expenses Transferring Funds Plan for Canadian Weather 2 Living in Toronto Toronto 12 Quick Facts Moving Around in Toronto 13 Toronto Transit Commission Other Transportation Services Shopping in Toronto 14 Groceries Household Goods and Clothing Toronto Attractions 18 Top 10 Place to Visit in Toronto Top 10 Areas to Hang Out in the City Best Downtown Sights Downtown Museum / Galleries / Theatre Shopping in Toronto Shopping Malls Places to Visit 19 3 Being a York Student Things to do in the First Week of Classes 23 Getting Started at Schulich 25 Address Student ID Student Account ISIC Academic Information 26 Textbooks Method of Instruction 2 Welcome Guide >>> Language of Instruction Attendance Assignments Course Materials Exam Schedule Grades Academic Regulations Religious Observations Facilities and Resources 28 Library Computing Student Life 29 GBC/UBC Open Arms Committee Committees & Clubs 4 Life at York University York University 30 Quick Facts Key Facts: Schulich School of Business 31 Schulich: Canada’s Global Business School Housing 32 On-Campus Housing for Graduate Students Off-Campus Housing York Campus 35 York University Map Health Insurance 36 UHIP Supplementary Health Plan Banking 37 Setting up a Bank Account Parking 38 Parking On-Campus Campus Facilities And Services 39 Setting up a Telephone Line Radio and Television Postal and Courier Services On-Campus Photocopy Services Medical Services Dental Services Student Security Services Newspapers YUELI Counselling and Development Centre Spiritual Life at York Eating Out and Recreation 42 Cafeterias Recreation Facilities The Law: Some Basic Rules and Right 44 Pedestrian Bicycles 3 Welcome Guide >>> Shoplifting Drugs And Alcohol Smoking Your Rights Important Government Regulations 45 Social Insurance Number (SIN) Working in Canada Income Tax Determination of Residency Status Some Definitions and Forms to Complete Filing Income Tax Federal and Provincial Taxes The Goods and Services Tax (GST) 5 Useful Web sites 47 4 Welcome Guide >>> Student Services and International Relations We are pleased that you have accepted your offer to study at the Schulich School of Business. We hope that you are looking forward to everything that the Schulich program offers. We are looking forward to helping you make the best of your opportunities here at Schulich and in Toronto. The staff in the International Relations Unit prepared this guide in an effort to help you adjust to life at York University and in Canada by giving you some practical and detailed information. We hope you have an exceptional experience in Toronto. The Division of Student Services & International Relations will be your resource centre throughout the durati on of your program or exchange term. We provide advising, counselling and assistance with issues of an aca demic and personal nature. The offices are open from 8:30am to 5pm from Monday to Friday. Contact the International Relations Unit at 416-736-5059. It is located in W265 in the Schulich School of Business. Topics to Query Contact E-mail International Student Advising Brendan Schulz [email protected] International Student Recruitment & Associate Director, International Admissions Relations Study abroad (Graduate) Cheryl Stickley [email protected] International Graduate Program Coordinator Study abroad (Undergraduate) Keshia Gray [email protected] International Undergraduate Program Coordinator General Inquires TBA @schulich.yorku.ca Resource Library Checkout International Information Assistant Peer Support Sign-up 5 Welcome Guide >>> 1. Before You Leave Your Visa Status As an international or exchange student (not a Canadian citizen or permanent resident) you may require a Study Permit and/or Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) depending on length of intended study, country of citizenship, and other activities. It is important to also consider the requirements for accompanying family Citizen & Immigration Canada (CIC) members. It is not possible to receive a Study Permit after you have entered http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/ Canada. Note that International students changing institutions within Canada may study/index.html be required to apply for a new Study Permit. Consult a Canada Immigration Centre or the International Relations Unit. LENGTH OF STAY: If you are planning to study in Canada for less than 6 months, a Study Permit is not required. If you plan to stay in Canada for more than 6 months, a Study Permit is required. For US citizens arriving from the US, this can be obtained at the Port of Entry. For all others, you must apply at a Canadian embassy or consulate outside of Canada. COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP: A Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) is required for those Nationalities that require TRV coming from countries that do not have a waiver agreement with Canada, http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/visit /visas.html regardless of length of stay. In the case that both a Study Permit and TRV are required only one application and fee is required. OTHER ACTIVITIES: International students intending to work on-campus require a Study Permit (not a Work Permit) regardless of their period of study. Note that students may not work off-campus during any period of study. International students who wish to participate in a co-op or internship program must apply for a Work Permit. Students can also apply for post-graduation Work Permits valid for up to one year provided they meet all conditions. FAMILY MEMBER REQUIREMNTS: Family members are subject to the same TRV requirements as above based on their country of citizenship. Separate applications and fees must be made for each accompanying family member. Children who will attend school in Canada also require a Study Permit. The spouse (same sex and common-law couples included, are subject to co-habitation requirements) of an international student is permitted to work in Canada. A Work Permit can be obtained by mail at a cost of $150 once you are in Canada. Processing time can take up to several months after application. ** If you will be in Canada less than six months, do not intend to work, and come from a country that does not require a TVR, you can skip the remainder of this section.** Visa Offices PROCEDURES: The procedures for obtaining a Study Permit and/or TRV will vary http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/offi ces/missions.html somewhat depending on your country of citizenship and where you apply. Applications are available for download on the CIC site. The process can take up to 3 months. You will need the following for obtaining a Study Permit and/or TRV: • A valid passport (not always required of US citizens). Be sure to renew your passport well before it expires, as visas cannot be issued beyond the expiry date of the passport. 6 Welcome Guide >>> • CDN $125 application fee, subject to change • Evidence of admittance to York University. This is your letter of acceptance signed by an officer of the Schulich School of Business, offering you unconditional admission to the program. • Evidence of sufficient funds. The student must demonstrate (with a bank statement, savings account passbook, bank draft or other proof) that he or she has sufficient funds to cover tuition and related living costs during your period of study for you and any accompanying family members • A medical exam. May be required depending on the country that you are from. If you are visiting or landing in another country (particularly the US.) on your way to Canada, please check with the appropriate consular office before you leave home to see what documents, visas or immunizations you may require. Once your application is accepted, the embassy/consulate/immigration office will provide you with a Letter of Introduction, which contains your Study Permit reference number, and TRV when required. Make sure your name is spelled correctly, and that dates and other information are correct. If anything is wrong, insist that Citizenship & Immigration Canada amend the document BEFORE you leave for (or enter) Canada. Under no circumstances should you leave home for Canada until you have received your letter of admission to York University and until you have obtained your Letter of Introduction and visa when required. The Study Permit (which is a piece of paper that is stapled to your passport) will be issued at the port of entry. It is not possible to receive a Study Permit without the required documents after you have entered Canada under Canadian Immigration rules. If you are concerned that you may not receive your Letter of Introduction from Immigration by the time you are ready to leave for Canada, or if you have any other questions about the visa or permit process not answered here, please contact the Office of Student Services and International Relations at Schulich and we will do our best to provide you with additional advice and assistance.
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