Essential Grad Guide (PDF) - School of Graduate Studies

“As an international student accompanied by my family,I had to make a balanced decision that would satisfyboth my professional/academic aspirations andpersonal life. Fortunately, the Centre for Criminology andSociolegal Studies offered me a prestigious entranceaward - the Connaught International Scholarship forDoctoral Students - that made U of T the ideal choice.“ALEXANDRA LYSOVA. PHD CANDIDATE. THE CENTRE OF CRIMINOLOGY & SOCIOLEGAL STUDIESCentre for International Experience (CIE)33 St. George St. | 416.978.2564 | cie.utoronto.caPlug into a variety of social events, includingsporting and cultural outings, dinners and parties,city tours, ice-skating nights and camping trips.Social programming at the CIE often showcasesinternational cultures, giving all students a chance tosample cultural traditions cuisines.English Language Program252 Bloor St. West, Suite 4-106 | 416.978.5104uoft.me/englishlanguageprogramNon-native English speakers can enhance theirlanguage abilities with training and acculturationin writing, speaking and vocabulary necessary tosucceed at U of T. All currently registered graduatestudents and post-docs receive a 25% discount ontheir courses.International CentreDavis Building, Room 1103, 3359 Mississauga Rd. North905.569.4716 | utm.utoronto.ca/internationalThrough its services and programs, the IC promotesan internationally informed, cross-culturally sensitiveuniversity community that enhances the studentexperience through educational, co-curricularprograms and activities that advance the culturalfluency of our students.International Student CentreInternational Student Centre,Room C-349, 1095 Military Trail | 416.287.7518http://utsc-isc.ca/The ISC is the hub for all information related tointernational studies and cultural events. Throughits services and programs, the Centre promotes aninternationally informed and cross-culturally sensitiveuniversity community that enhances the studentexperience through educational, co-curricularprograms and activities, and through promotionof U of T study abroad opportunities.International Transition Advisor,Graduate Students33 St. George St. | e.bailey@utoronto.cacie.utoronto.ca/Programs/Transition-Advising.htmThursdays from 3:00pm to 8:00 pmGrad Room, 66 Harbord St.Fridays from 1:00pm to 3:00pmSchool of Graduate Studies,Room 111, 63 St. George St.Are you an international student? Do you havequestions about your work or study permit? Lookingto connect with U of T resources and communities?Just need someone to chat to? Meet with theInternational Transition Advisor whose role is tosupport international students throughout academicand cultural life of the University of Toronto.Available to meet with students informally during onsitehours and also in one-to-one meetings Mondayto Friday. Bring any issues you may wish to discuss toyour meeting, the agenda will be directed by yourparticular concerns.University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP)214 College St., Room 202 | 416.978.0290uoft.me/cieuhipIf you are an international or exchange student, youwill be automatically enrolled in UHIP for the timethat you are studying here. You are required to visitthe UHIP office to pick up your card.Grad Tip:Western Union Bank to BankTransfer allows international studentsto pay the Canadian dollar paymentin the currency of choice at a localbank at a competitive exchange rateand with NO transaction chargesfrom Western Union or the Universityof Toronto.uoft.me/westernunionbank-to-bank28.29.