Our team of licensed immigration consultants and student advisors can assist with:

• Study permits, work permits, and visas
• Emergency funding
• Health care insurance
• Social Insurance Number information
• Orientation and settlement
• Adjusting to a new culture and country
• Connecting to the community

Note: If you are not a U of A student and want to apply, contact the Student Service Centre.

Drop-in Advising

** Note: updated hours for November

International Service Centre

• Mondays: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Tuesdays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Wednesdays: CLOSED
• Thursdays: 1:00 - 3:00 pm
• Fridays: 9:00 - 11:00 am and 1:00 - 3:00 pm

Please note:  Immigration advising hours will return to both the Student Service Centre (SSC) and the International Student Centre (ISC) with full access in December.

Find out how to connect with an International Student Advisor

U of A students interested in study abroad, and international exchange students who need assistance can connect with an advisor about:

• Semester and Full-Year Exchange Programs 
• Short-term or Summer Programs
• Faculty-Led Programs (including School in Cortona)
• International Internships
• Funding & Awards for Go Abroad opportunities 
• Assistance to international exchange students already at the U of A 

NOTE: We do not provide advice on obtaining study permits, work permits, visas, etc., for foreign countries for the above-mentioned programs. You should direct all inquiries to your destination country's nearest Consulate or Embassy.