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International Orientation

Welcome to the Fleming Community

The International Education Office has organized several informative activities and events for you. All sessions take place online. Some of these sessions require your attendance. Others can be viewed at your leisure and are available now.

We've also put together an extensive list of answers to your Frequently Asked Questions, which can be viewed here.

Download your International Orientation Handbook

Important information before planning your travel

Tuesday, May 3: Virtual orientation for all international students – Day 1

Wednesday, May 4: Virtual orientation for all international students – Day 2

Thursday, May 5: Virtual orientation for all international students – Day 3

Thursday, May 12:College and Program orientation for all Fleming students

On-demand sessions: Available now

TUESDAY, May 3:

Virtual Orientation for all international students – Day 1

Attendance required

WELCOME SESSION – ALL PROGRAMS

8:30 am - 9:30 am
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PEER MENTORING AND TEAM BUILDING

10:00 am - 11:30 am
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A recording of this session is not available.

STUDENT PANEL

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm
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WEDNESDAY, May 4

Virtual Orientation for all international students – Day 2

Attendance required

IMMIGRATION 101

8:00 am - 9:00 am
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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.

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WHAT IS ACADEMIC INTEGRITY?

9:15 am - 10:15 am
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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.

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FIND A PLACE TO LIVE

10:30 am - 11:30 pm
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Are you moving to Peterborough or Lindsay? Learn your rights as a tenant and how to search for your new living space.

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APA CITATION FOR SUCCESSFUL ASSIGNEMENTS

12:15 pm – 1:15 pm
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APA citation is a must-know when writing essays and assignments. If you need to identify other people’s ideas and research, you need to know APA style. Learn how APA will help you reference your sources and keep your work uniform and consistent.

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FIND A PART-TIME JOB

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm
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Learn about the services Career Services offers, including helping students do job searches, job applications, connect and search employment and volunteer opportunities, as well as help with part-time employment.

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APPLY FOR A SIN NUMBER

2:45 pm - 3:45 pm
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Apply once and faster for a SIN number by joining this session with Sarah Messervey from Service Canada. Download the SIN instruction page here.

A recording of this session is not available.

THURSDAY, May 5

Virtual Orientation for all international students – Day 3

Attendance optional

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 to say hello. We’re here to help you.

9:00 am – 10:00 am
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1:00 pm – 2:00 pm
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HOUSING SEARCH – VIRTUAL DROP IN

10:30 am - 11:30 am
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Need help finding a housing? Connect with Fleming’s Off-Campus Housing Coordinator online today to get advice and assistance with your housing search. Drop in virtually anytime between the posted hours.

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D2L – YOUR LEARNING PLATFORM

11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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Join a member of our International Student Services office for a hands-on tutorial on how to navigate D2L, how to access your courses, submit your assignments, quizzes, view your grades and more.

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Tuesday, May 10

If you are in Peterborough, join the International Student Services team, your Student Association representatives, and meet new friends. This day will be packed with fun activities to help you connect and discover your campus. Participate, have lunch with us, and you will have a chance to win cool prizes.

Due to space limitations, only register if you are certain you will be able to participate.

Register

Thursday May 12th.

Program Orientation for all students

Attendance required

Meet your program coordinator and find out important program information. Attendance is mandatory. Dates and links will be posted soon.

Find useful information to get a great start to your education at Fleming.

Launch Plan

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 with the right foot.

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Your Health Plan – Morcare

Find out more about your health insurance coverage.

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Learn how to navigate on D2L, how to access your courses, submit your assignments, quizzes, view your grades and more.

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Equity, Diversity & Inclusion – Your human rights in Canada

Canada celebrates cultural diversity, as well as other parts of our identity, like our abilities, gender, religion, and sexual orientation. Learn about your rights in Canada and discover the supports that are available at Fleming College.

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Is there a Canadian Culture?

A must-see presentation about Canadian Culture, Canadians and how to better understand the people and the country you will be calling home.

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ACADEMIC SUPPPORTS AVAILABLE TO INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

Learn what to do when you need help, including tutoring, library resources among other services.

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