International Student Support
Availability of the STAQ Program
The STAQ Program will not be receiving international student arrivals between March 6, 2021 and April 15, 2021. We are adjusting the program to reflect changes to Canada’s border regulations for international travellers and to prepare for the offering of the STAQ program for the Spring, Summer and Fall 2021 terms. The most up to date information can be found on the STAQ program web page.
2021 Information
Find out all you need to know about your Laurier experience this academic year.
- ISS team support during COVID-19
- Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) Program
- Frequently asked questions
Laurier's Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) Program
Laurier’s Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) Program has been approved and added to the list of approved Canadian Designated Learning Institutions’ COVID-19 Readiness Plans.
Information on the Program, including how to register, is available on the Laurier website. Upon successful completion of the registration process, Laurier will provide you with a letter confirming your registration in the STAQ Program. You will present the letter to the Canada Border Services Agency Officer at the port of entry to Canada.
Laurier cannot guarantee your entry to Canada.
Conditions for entering Canada as a student to study remotely are established by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC). Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) have put new travel exemptions into place on October 20, 2020 that require you to complete a 14-day quarantine as part of the Laurier STAQ Program. Approval to enter Canada for study will be determined at the Canadian border by the Canada Border Services Agency Officer. The STAQ program provides you with information on the IRCC regulations and meeting your 14-day quarantine requirement.
Your Source of 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.
- Develop your practical skills and confidence, and prepare you for a life of leadership and purpose.
- Help you understand the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and health insurance in Canada.
Your Ultimate Guide
Find all you need to know from accepting your offer until you graduate.
Planning Your Move
Take the stress out of planning your move. Check out:
- Things you need to do before you arrive in Canada.
- How to apply for a study permit and learn more about the immigration process.
Arriving in Canada
Find out what you need to do when you arrive in Canada.
Living in Canada and Your Laurier Experience
Now that you're here, see how we can support you while you're at Laurier.
