Mandatory pre-departure sessions
The Bureau de la vie étudiante (BVE) invites all international students who will be starting their studies at Université Laval to 2 mandatory information sessions:
Before your arrival: what you need to know
In order to provide you with the best possible guidance and to suit your needs, especially concerning the insurance plan you will be enrolling in, pre-departure information sessions are divided according to your previous country of residence.
Duration: 60 minutes
Language of presentation: French or English
Content: information on clearing Canadian customs, airport services, finding accommodation, available services, mandatory insurance, registering for courses and much more!
Registration is required
Registration instructions
- Choose one of the information sessions below according to your previous country of residence, availability and the language of presentation you prefer.
- Click on the link of the session that suits you.
- Add a ticket to the shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”
- Fill out the form with your email address. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.
Virtual session on Zoom
Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.
Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.
Previous country of residence:
- All countries EXCEPT Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Luxembourg, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Serbia and Sweden.
| FRENCH | ENGLISH | |
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Week of November 18 to 24 |
Wednesday, November 20 – 10 am |
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Week of November 25 to December 1 |
Thursday, November 28 – 10 am |
Wednesday, November 27 – 10 am |
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Week of December 2 to 8 |
Thursday, December 5 – 10 am |
Monday, December 2 – 10 am |
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Week of December 9 to 15 |
Wednesday, December 11 – 10 am |
Friday, December 13 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
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Week of December 16 to 22 |
Monday, December 16 – 10 am |
Tuesday, December 17 – 10 am |
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Week of January 6 to 12 |
Monday, January 6 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
Monday, January 6 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
* Q&A: Pre-departure Q&A sessions are for people who have attended a pre-departure information session and would like to ask their questions to an advisor from the BVE. These sessions are offered bilingually.
Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)
Previous country of residence:
- Belgium
- Finland
- Norway
- Serbia
- France
- Greece
- Portugal
- Sweden
- Denmark
- Luxembourg
- Romania
| FRENCH | ENGLISH | |
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Week of November 18 to 24 |
Wednesday, November 18 – 10 am |
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Week of November 25 to December 1 |
Tuesday, November 26 – 10 am |
Friday, November 29 – 10 am |
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Week of December 2 to 8 |
Tuesday, December 3 – 10 am |
Wednesday, December 4 – 10 am |
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Week of December 9 to 15 |
Thursday, December 12 – 10 am |
Monday, December 9 – 10 am |
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Week of December 16 to 22 |
Wednesday, December 18 – 10 am |
Friday, December 20 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
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Week of January 6 to 12 |
Monday, January 6 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
Monday, January 6 – 10 am (Q&A)* |
* Q&A: Pre-departure Q&A sessions are for people who have attended a pre-departure information session and would like to ask their questions to an advisor from the BVE. These sessions are offered bilingually.
Download the PowerPoint of this session (PDF)
Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!
Life in Québec and Canada as a student can be a lot more expensive than you thought! Although the Government of Canada requires a certain financial capacity to allow you to study in Canada, you’ll soon realize that you’ll need to secure more funding than you originally planned.
The Bureau de la vie étudiante, in collaboration with the Bureau des bourses et de l’aide financière, offers you the opportunity to be well informed by attending the presentation Cost of studies in Canada: Get prepared!
Duration: 30 minutes
Language of presentation: French
Content: this presentation will cover pitfalls to avoid, living expenses and tuition fees, installation costs and one-time purchases, as well as credit card use.
Registration is required
Registration instructions
- Choose one of the information sessions below according to your availability.
- Click on the link of the session that suits you.
- Add a ticket to the shopping cart and click on “Proceed to Checkout.”
- Fill out the form with your email address. A confirmation email will be sent to that email address. It will include instructions on how to join the session slot you chose.
Virtual session on Zoom
Make sure you download the Zoom application to your computer or cell phone, or that you are able to use the web version of Zoom.
Please note that the information session starts at the time indicated (Quebec local time). It is your responsibility to be logged on to Zoom at the scheduled time.
| FRENCH | |
|---|---|
| Week of November 25 to December 1 | Monday, November 25 – 10 am |
| Week of December 9 to 15 | Tuesday, December 10 – 10 am |
| Week of December 16 to 22 | Thursday, December 19 – 10 am |
Download the PowerPoint of this session – French only (PDF)