International Student Support

Quarantine Requirements and the STAQ Program

To travel to Laurier you will need to meet the Government of Canada's requirements for entering Canada, which include attending an institution with a COVID-19 readiness plan and having a quarantine plan. Laurier's approved COVID-19 readiness plan is the Safe Travel, Arrival and Quarantine (STAQ) program. Please ensure that you're meeting the requirements outlined on the STAQ program page before you come to Laurier.

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, including ensuring you meet quarantine requirements to enter Canada.
• Help you understand the University Health Insurance Plan (UHIP) and health insurance in Canada.