New Study Permit Application

• May 4, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET
• May 18, 2022, 10:00 a.m. ET

Do you want to know how to apply for your study permit? Join this webinar with our immigration team to discuss how to apply for a new study permit.

Study Permit Extension

May 6, 2022, 12:00 p.m. ET

Attend this webinar to learn how to extend your study permit if you’re currently living in Canada.

Off-Campus Housing in Hamilton

• May 26, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET
• June 16, 2022, 11:00 a.m. ET

Searching for housing off-campus can be challenging, especially if you are new to Hamilton. Join us to learn about the types of housing, how to search and what to check for in a student rental.

Living in Hamilton

• June 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m. ET
• August 10, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET

What’s it like to live in Hamilton? Learn about Canadian culture, getting a cell phone, opening a bank account, taking local transportation, experiencing Canadian winters and more!

Preparing for Grad School: International Grads Starting in Fall 2022

• July 13, 2022, 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET
• July 13, 2022, 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Learn how you can plan for your transition to life as a McMaster graduate student. In this session, we will talk about preparing for your arrival, orientation events and sessions coordinated by the School of Graduate Studies to help you as you begin your academic journey and preparing for grad school.

International Grad Q&A

• July 20, 2022,  9:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. ET
• July 27, 2022,  2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ET

Learn from current international graduate students as they share their experiences of studying at McMaster and living in Canada. You will have an opportunity to ask questions.

Health Insurance (UHIP) and the Canadian Health Care System

July 28, 2022, 9:00 a.m. ET

What happens if you’re injured, require medicine or need to meet with a doctor? Join the International Student Services, in collaboration with the Student Wellness Centre, to learn about the University Insurance Health Plan (UHIP) and how the medical system works in Ontario.

Sign up for iCent, the app for international undergraduate students at McMaster

All new and returning international undergraduate students are required to sign up for the iCent app. This ensures that we have the proper information to support you and help you make the most of your time at McMaster.

• Download the iCent app (available at the Apple Store and Google Play Store). If you’re unable to download the app, visit the iCent web version.
• Select “Canada” as your institution country.
• Select “McMaster Undergrad Programs” as your institution name.
• Follow the “email and PIN” button.
• Enter your McMaster (@mcmaster.ca) email ID. You will receive an email with a secured PIN to log in.
• Enter the secured PIN and go to “continue.”