International Student Support

We're Here For You
The International Student Support team is here to help you with your academic, immigration and cultural transition needs, as well as support you during the COVID-19 pandemic.
FAQs for International Students
Read our frequently asked questions to get more information on how COVID-19 has impacted travel to Canada, immigration processes, course delivery and more.
The STAQ Program
Find out how our Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) program can help you safely travel to Canada and meet the 14-day quarantine requirement.

Your Source for Support

Laurier's International Student Support (ISS) team will help to guide you on your path to academic and cultural success in Canada. The ISS team is here to:

Provide programs and services so you can experience and add to Laurier's culture.
Help you participate in curricular, co-curricular and extracurricular programming.
Host events and workshops that focus on the needs of international students.
Develop your practical skills and confidence, and prepare you for a life of leadership and purpose.
Support you with your immigration questions and needs.
Support your move to Canada and arrival at Laurier.
Help you understand the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and health insurance in Canada.

Support in Response to COVID-19

See how the ISS team can support you virtually with any questions and concerns you have related to COVID-19 and the pandemic response.
Laurier's Remote Learning Hub provides resources to support your virtual and online learning.
Review our frequently asked questions for international students for more information.

Important Updates and Information

Suspension of flights from India and Pakistan

Updated May 21, 2021

On May 21, 2021, the Government of Canada announced that it would be extending the suspension of all commercial and private passenger flights from India and Pakistan. The suspension will now go to June 21, 2021.

The previous 30-day suspension began on April 22, 2021.

If you were planning to travel to Laurier in the next 30 days to complete our STAQ program, please email STAQ@wlu.ca.

Availability of the STAQ Program

The STAQ Program will not be receiving international student arrivals between May 14, 2021 and July 6, 2021 to facilitate staff changeover and cleaning of facilities.

The most up-to-date information can be found on our STAQ program webpage.

Fall 2021 Term

Our overall objective is to increase our on-campus presence in support of in-person teaching, learning, research and student experience in fall 2021 with a return to regular operations for winter 2022.

Review our frequently asked questions for more information specific to international students.

Spring, Intercession and Summer 2021 Terms

Most courses will continue to be offered virtually and online for the spring, intercession and summer terms.

You can read more in the Undergraduate Instructional Plans for Spring 2021.

The Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) Program

The Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) program was created to support incoming international students as they navigate Canada’s COVID-19 protocols for entry. In the program, you are provided transportation, accommodation, meals and health and wellness monitoring as you complete your 14-day quarantine requirement.

The STAQ program is mandatory for all students arriving from abroad. Laurier cannot guarantee your entry to Canada.