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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

International Student Handbook Fall 2023

Important information before planning your travel

Orientation Days Schedule

Virtual Orientation For All International Students – All Campuses:

Monday, August 21 : Day 1

Tuesday, August 22: Day 2

Wednesday, August 23: Day 3

Thursday, August 24: Day 4

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Apply For A Sin Number

August 22 (VIRTUAL), 11:30 – 12:30 pm

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

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Program-Specific Orientation

Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Save September 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 four days

Day 1: Monday, August 21, 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.

Meet Your Peer Mentor

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 2: Tuesday, August 22, 2023

Find 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.

Find A 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.

In-Person Sin Number Appointments

Coming Soon

Day 3: Wednesday, August 23, 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.

Canadian Culture

9:45- 10:45 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

11:30 – 12:30 pm

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.

Day 4: Thursday, August 24, 2023

Academic Supports & Success Coaches

9:00 – 10:00 am

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.

Inclusion And Respect On Campus

10:15 – 11:15 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.

Virtual “Ask Us” Drop-In For All International Students

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.

11:30 – 12:30 pm

2:00 – 3:00 pm

Academic Integrity

An overview of academic integrity.

11:30 – 12:30 pm

Housing Search – Virtual Drop-In

1:00 – 2:00 pm

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.

Please email international@flemingcollege.ca if you have any questions.

On-Demand Sessions

These sessions are available now.

Classroom Expectations

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.

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Your Health Plan

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