Events and Workshops
Immigration Webinars and Workshops
All immigration webinars and workshops are led by certified immigration advisors. If you're unable to attend a webinar but still have questions about immigration topics, you can contact our office for further support.
For support on applying for your study permit, you can watch the recording of our webinar. Use the password Laurier1! to access the webinar.
Don't let your study permit expire!
Study Permit Extension Workshops
All study permit extension workshops are virtual sessions hosted on Zoom.
Register here for a study permit extension workshop at 11 a.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Tuesday, Jan. 2
- Tuesday, Feb. 6
- Tuesday, Mar. 5
- Tuesday, Apr. 2
- Tuesday, May 7
- Tuesday, June 4
- Tuesday, July 2
- Tuesday, Aug. 6
Register here for a study permit extension workshop at 3 p.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Thursday, Jan 18
- Thursday, Feb. 15
- Thursday, Mar. 14
- Thursday, Apr. 11
- Thursday, May 9
- Thursday, June 6
- Thursdaly, July 4
- Thursday, Aug. 1
- Thursday, Aug. 29
Important Information
To qualify for a post-graduation work permit (PGWP), international students have to maintain full-time student status during each academic session of their program. Full-time status at Laurier is four courses per term.
If you have studied part-time during an academic term (three courses or less), you will need to see an International Student Advisor to determine your eligibility for the PGWP prior to submitting your application.
Post-Graduate Work Permit Workshops
All PGWP workshops are virtual sessions hosted on Zoom.
Register here for a PGWP workshop at 11 a.m. on the following days:
- Thursday, Dec. 21
Register here for a PGWP workshop at 11 a.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Tuesday, Jan. 9
- Tuesday, Feb. 6
- Tuesday, Mar. 5
- Tuesday, Apr. 2
- Tuesday, Apr. 30
- Tuesday, May 28
- Tuesday, June 25
- Tuesday, July 23
- Tuesday, Aug. 20
Register here for a PGWP workshop at 3 p.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Thursday, Jan. 25
- Thursday, Feb. 22
- Thursday, Mar. 21
- Thursday, Apr. 18
- Thursday, May 16
- Thursday, June 13
- Thursday, July 11
- Thursday, Aug. 8
Temporary Resident Visa (TRV) Workshops
Register here for a TRV workshop at 3 p.m. on the following days:
- Tuesday, Dec. 19
Register here for a TRV workshop at 11 a.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Tuesday, Jan. 16
- Tuesday, Feb. 13
- Tuesdsay, Mar. 12
- Tuesday, Apr. 9
- Tuesday, May 7
- Tuesday, June 4
- Tuesday, July 2
- Tuesday, July 30
- Tuesday, Aug. 27
Register here for a TRV workshop at 3 p.m. on the following days. You will select the day when you register:
- Thursday, Jan. 4
- Thursday, Feb. 1
- Thursday, Feb. 29
- Thursday, Mar. 28
- Thursday, Apr. 25
- Thursday, May 23
- Thursday, June 20
- Thursday, July 18
- Thursday, Aug. 15
Programming for New International Students
These events and workshops are designed for international students who are starting their studies at Laurier. Programming may be for undergraduate students, graduate students or all incoming international students. We have noted which groups the programming applies to.
For virtual support during your travels to Canada, download the iCent app and search for Wilfrid Laurier University.
When: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024 from 5 - 7 p.m.
Where: The Turret, 3rd Floor, Fred Nichols Campus Centre
Tickets: Get your FREE ticket here!
Join us for a welcome dinner with international undergraduate and graduate students, as well as exchange students, who are starting their studies at Laurier in January.
We are hosting a day of international orientation programming for students starting their studies in January 2024.
More details will be available soon.
Registration is now open for teams and individuals for all winter intramurals leagues. It's a great time to register in your favourite sport before all the spots fill up!
Register here by January 11, 2024 at noon.
Available leagues include:
- Badminton
- Ball hockey
- Basketball
- Bouldering
- Dodgeball
- European handball
- Indoor soccer
- Inner tube water polo
- Spikeball
- Squash
- Table tennis
- Volleyball
- Walleyball
When: Thursday, Jan. 18 from 5:30 - 10 p.m.
Where: Scotiabank Arena, Toronto
Tickets: $80 each, available now
Join us for an epic Raptors game at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Canada! Get ready to cheer on our beloved Toronto Raptors as they take on their opponents in an exhilarating basketball showdown.
Mark your calendars and come prepared to witness some jaw-dropping dunks, incredible three-pointers, and intense rivalries. Grab your Raptors gear and get ready to cheer your heart out for our team!
Through the Tandem Language Program, you'll be paired with another student to teach one another a new language. This is a great way to improve your language skills, meet new people and learn from other students.
Register for the program by January 20, 2024 to secure your spot.
Career Centre Workshops and Events
The Career Centre runs workshops and events for students throughout the year. We're sharing some of those events here that are specific to international students. For more workshops and events from the Career Centre, be sure to check out the calendars.
Explore More Activities
The Intercultural Students Association of Brantford (ISAB) is a student-led group focused on fostering connectivity and positive relationships between domestic and international students.
ISAB creates an open and inviting community for the sharing and expression of diverse cultures, and to support the success of international students. The club also provides a forum for students to meet like-minded peers while becoming more globally engaged.
Throughout the academic year, ISAB members host and participate in social gatherings. They also work to mark important global events, and help to promote student mobility opportunities.
For information on how to join ISAB, email isab@wlu.ca.
Join us for an evening of games and an opportunity to meet new people and have fun together. Game Night is open to university students and local newcomer high school students. No registration is required to participate.
Everyone who joins game night will receive a Laurier International Membership Card. Once you attend 10 Laurier International events, you will receive a Laurier gift.
Game Night is presented by Laurier International, the Laurier Library and the YMCA Employment, Education and Immigration Services. The event is held on Wednesday nights from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the Digital Library and Learning Commons.