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International Orientation

The International Education Office has organized several informative activities for you. Virtual sessions will take place online. On-demand sessions can be viewed at your leisure and are available now.

Welcome to the Fleming Community

Orientation Information

Download the Orientation Handbook

Important information before planning your travel

Orientation Days

Virtual Orientation For All International Students – All Campuses:

Monday, December 11 : Day 1

Tuesday, December 12: Day 2

Wednesday, December 13: Day 3

Thursday, December 14: Day 4

Friday, December 15: Day 5

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In-Person Sin Number Drop-In Clinic

January 10 & 11, 2024

Social Services Canada will be at the Sutherland Campus on January 10 & 11, 2024 on a first-come-first-serve basis in the International Student Services office, C2100. Please note this service is only for Fleming students. Family members should go to Services Canada’s office located at 219 George Street North, Peterborough.

Program-Specific Orientation

Friday, January 5Th, 2024

Save January 5th for your in-person Program Specific Orientation information. You will receive information via your Fleming email. Make sure to check your junk folder.

Orientation Agenda

Virtual Orientation for all international students – Attendance Required all five days

Day 1: Monday, December 11, 2023

Welcome Session – All Programs

9:00 – 10:00 am

Meet the International Student Services Team and services teams who will be supporting you on your new journey.

Tips And Resources On Finding Part-Time Job

10:15 – 11:15 am

Learn about the services Career Services offers, including helping students with job searches, job applications, connect and search for employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as help with part-time employment.

Apply For A Sin Number

11:30 – 12:30 pm

Apply once and faster for a SIN number by joining this virtual session with a Service Canada representative.

Day 2: Tuesday, December 12, 2023

Tips And Resources On Finding A Place To Live

9:00 – 10:00 am

Are you moving to Peterborough or Lindsay? Learn your rights as a tenant and how to search for your new living space virtually.

Meet Your Peer Mentor (Attendance By School)

10:30 – 11:00 am

A peer mentor is an upper-semester who supports new students transition to Fleming. Meet your peer mentor, ask questions, learn how to get involved on campus, transition to life and academics, access campus resources, have fun, and much more.

Student Panel

11:15 – 12:15 pm

Learn from current students about their journey, tips on how to be successful, lessons learned and ask questions about their experience at Fleming.

Day 3: Wednesday, December 13, 2023

Immigration 101

8:00 – 9:30 am

What is a “Study Permit” or “Co-op Work Permit”? Meet the Fleming Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor & learn about your immigration rights & responsibilities in Canada.

What Is Academic Integrity?

9:45- 10:45 am

Canadian academic integrity rules may be different from those in your previous school experience. In this important interactive session, you will learn how to apply Fleming’s Academic Integrity Policy to your school work and learn how the Academic Integrity policy may impact your success at Fleming and your temporary residency status.

Academic Supports & Success Coaches

11:30 – 12:30 pm

Navigate services and supports available to you, learn what to do when you need academic help, and where to find learning resources. Explore various academic supports and services we provide.

Student Associations: Sac (Student Association Council – Sutherland)

1:00 – 1:30 pm

Meet your Student Association Council Representative, learn about their services, objectives and purpose.

Student Associations: Fsa (Frost Student Association – Lindsay & Haliburton)

1:15 – 2:15 pm

Meet your Student Association Council Representative, learn about their services, objectives and purpose.

Day 4: Thursday, December 14, 2023

Inclusion And Respect On Campus

9:00 – 10:00 am

Learn about Student Experience Diversity & Inclusion Services, your human rights, safe spaces for students to celebrate and promote diversity, receive education, support and referrals on a wide variety of diversity issues.

Student Portal And D2L Tour

10:30 – 11:30 am

Learn to navigate on the Student Portal and find your classrooms, professors and resources. D2L is your learning platform, where your assignments will be posted and submitted. This quick tour will get you started and prepare you for the first day of classes.

Classroom Expectations

12:15 – 1:15 pm

Learn about classroom expectations directly from one of Fleming’s faculty, how to effectively communicate with your professors, and start your classes on the right foot.

Day 5: Thursday, December 15, 2023

Canadian Culture

9:00 – 10:00 am

Play this fun game, test your knowledge of Canadian Culture while learning how to better understand the people and the country you will be calling home.

Campus And Community Safety

10:15 – 11:15 am

If you are new to Canada, you should attend this session. You will feel a lot more secure and confident living in a new country if you know who to call in case of an emergency, what supports are available on campus, and how to protect yourself and your personal information against fraud and scams.

Ask Us – Virtual Drop-In For All International Students (Not Mandatory)

11:30 - 12:30 am

Connect online with International Student Services anytime during these sessions to ask questions, get more information on any topic related to your studies in Canada, or simply say hello. We’re here to help you. Please email international@flemingcollege.ca if you have any questions and cannot attend this session

Tips And Resources On Finding A Place To Live – Virtual Drop-In (Not Mandatory)

11:30 – 12:30 am

Are you moving to Peterborough or Lindsay? Get tips and help on how to search for your new living space virtually.

Monday, December 18, 2023

Tips On Finding A Place To Live – Virtual Drop-In (Not Mandatory)

9:00 – 10:00 am

Need help finding housing? Connect with Fleming’s Off-Campus Housing Coordinator online to get advice and assistance with your housing search. Please email och@flemingcollege.ca if you need help.

Virtual “Ask Us” Drop-In For All International Students (Not Mandatory)

10:00 – 11:00 am

Connect online with International Student Services anytime during these sessions to ask questions, get more information on any topic related to your studies in Canada, or simply say hello. We’re here to help you. Please email international@flemingcollege.ca if you have any questions and cannot attend this session.

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