Prepare to travel / begin your studies

Do you have questions about your immigration documents, Canadian culture, or how to get ready for school? Whether you’re coming to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµÌýnext term or studying from your home country, we've compiled a list of resources to answer your questions and help you prepare.ÌýContact us atÌýise@uwaterloo.caÌýif you have further questions.

International student advising sessionApplying for keyÌýdocuments

Study permit

Work permit​

Temporary Resident Visa (TRV)Ìý´Ç°ùÌý

Learn more about immigration support at UÀ¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ


Students in a dorm. Accommodations and housing

Arranging short-term accommodation

Exchange student housing

Living on campus

Living off campus


student looking at tabletBanking and finances

Applying for financial assistance

Paying your tuition

Set up a Canadian bank account

Transferring money to Canada


students talkingLiving in Canada

AdaptingÌýto a new culture

Average temperatures during the year

Know more about Canadian society

Understand Canadian classroom culture

Understand the legal system


student on laptopGetting ready to depart for school

Prepare for exchange at À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Arranging travel to À¶Ý®ÊÓÆµ

Packing