International Student Guides
Explore our online International Student Guides for a convenient and helpful resource that you can access at any time. Please consider these guides and checklists to be an essential part of your overall orientation process!
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.
Spring/Summer 2024 International Orientation
- Online Orientation Workshop Series
- Pre-arrival Checklist – March 5
- Off-Campus Housing Options – March 12
- Travel to Canada Guide – March 19
- All About Study Permits & Co-op Work Permits – April 2
- All About MSP: BC’s Provincial Health Care – April 9
- Working in Canada 101 – April 16
- Getting Set Up in BC – May 7
- Exploring Beautiful British Columbia – May 14
- Flexible Learning – International Orientation Day
- March 27 @ 10:30 – 11:30 am
- BCIT Downtown Campus
- For international students starting a Flexible Learning program at any campus
- Full-time – International Orientation Day
- April 29 @ 2:30 – 3:30 pm
- BCIT Burnaby Campus
- For international students starting a regular Full-time program at any campus
Plans are not yet finalized for Fall 2024 but we anticipate that any in-person International Orientation events at BCIT will take place between August 28-30.
Check here again this summer for further updates.
ISEP Orientation
Date and Time: See the 2024 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
- BCIT Student Success Hub
- Virtual BCIT Campus Tours
- Next Steps for New Students
- BCIT Kick Start & Program Orientation
- BCIT Indigenous Awareness Course
- BCIT Respect, Diversity, and Inclusion (RDI)
- BCIT English Language Support Services
- Counselling & Student Development
- BCIT Student Association (BCITSA)
- WelcomeBC