International Orientation

To help you prepare to succeed in your studies at BCIT, the International Student Centre hosts International Orientation events each term. These events are free and highly recommended for new international students. Please note that registration is required for all events as capacity may be limited. Additional event details will be provided to registrants.

It’s important to understand that International Orientation is separate from BCIT Kick Start and mandatory program orientations.

Fall 2025 International Orientation Workshop Series

Our International Orientation Workshop Series spans from June to October, focusing on one important topic per session ranging from housing to medical insurance to working in Canada. View the sessions by month below and click the links to register for any which you would like to attend.

• June 17 – Pre-departure Checklist
• June 24 – Off-Campus Housing Options
• July 3 – All About Study Permits & Co-op Work Permits
• July 8 – Medical Insurance Overview
• July 15 – Travel to Canada Guide
• July 22 – Navigating Metro Vancouver
• July 29 – Understanding Your Guard.me Medical Insurance Policy
• August 5 – Getting Set Up in BC 
• August 12 – All About MSP: BC’s Provincial Health Care
• September 9 – Working in Canada 101
• September 16 – BCITSA Career Planning
• September 23 – Mind, Body, Balance: Wellness Resources
• October 7 – Academic Policies & Supports
• October 14 – Intro to the Post-Graduation Work Permit

All workshops are delivered online via Microsoft Teams. Upon registration, you will receive the unique link for the workshop.

Recorded versions of the workshops are not available. However, if you are unable to attend any session be aware that most of the material being presented can also be found within our International Students website.

We are planning on-campus events in addition to our online workshop series.

Fall 2025 International Orientation Events

We are excited to welcome our new international students to BCIT for Fall 2025! In addition to our online workshop series we are planning some in-person International Orientation events at our Burnaby campus during the week of August 25-29. Check back later in the summer for the full event schedule. Note that attendance is optional.

ISEP Orientation

Date and Time: See the 2025 Calendar [PDF]
All new students starting International Student Entry Program (ISEP) are required to attend the ISEP orientation which combines the program orientation with an international student orientation and is co-hosted by the ISEP program area and by the International Student Centre. Program orientation details will be communicated directly to all new ISEP students.

Other Online Orientation Resources

Introducing BCIT’s Student Success Hub

BCIT Kick Start video

Additional Resources

1. BCIT Student Success Hub
2. BCIT Campus Tours
3. Next Steps for New Students
4. BCIT Kick Start & Program Orientation
5. BCIT Indigenous Awareness Course
6. BCIT Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI)
7. BCIT English Language Support Services
8. Counselling & Student Development
9. BCIT Student Association (BCITSA)
10. WelcomeBC