From Here. With You.

• Leah Sanford MA, Manager

• Philipp Reichert MSc, RCIC• International Student Advisor

• Denise Chan, International Student Advisor

Offices: Fipke 226

International Programs & Services

• The smart and early start to life at UBC Okanagan for international students

• Preparation sessions focused on Canadian academic culture, plus the opportunity to build social and academic support networks

• Fee covers food, cultural event costs, travel and housing• Sunday, August 25 – 29, 2014

Orientations

International Student Info Session • Meet other international students studying at UBC's Okanagan campus • Learn about the services offered at UBC's Okanagan campus • Learn about mandatory health insurance and fill in MSP Enrolment Form• Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – FIPKE 121

• Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Documentation Advising

• General Health Insurance (iMed, MSP, Blue Cross)

• Personal Issues (finances, family, relationships, jobs, you name it)

• Referrals to campus and off-campus service providers

Advising

• Throughout the year we host workshops from Immigration Professionals on various programs immigration options and post graduate opportunities for students including:

• Provincial Nominee Program• Canadian Experience Class• PhD Stream (Federal)

Workshops

• Cultural activities• Global Fest• Seasonal Gatherings• Lunar New Year celebration• African Awareness Week• International Mother Language Day• International Student Day• International Graduation Reception

• Clubs• International Student Club• Asian Student’s Association• Latin Dance Club• World Music Club• Muslim Student’s Association

Social & Cultural Programs & Activities

Passport

•TRV (Entry Visa)

•Study Permit

Important Documents

Health Insurance

+iMEDBasicTemporary – 1st 3 monthsORGlobal Campus Health

MSPBasic

Blue CrossIhaveaplan.caExtended

Automatic Enrolment

• As soon as international students (study permit) register for courses, they are automatically enrolled

• The $180.00 iMED fee will be charged to their student account • iMED Card will be sent to students within two weeks

• Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents – purchase temporary health insurance through Global Campus Health if don’t have MSP

iMED---How Does It Work?

iMED---Coverage Date Change

• Who arrived on or after in September 2014?

• If arriving in the month after the coverage starts---Request for date change by completing the Date Change Form and fax to DCIS

Deadline: by the end of the third week of classes

Date change does not apply to one-term exchange students

Medical Services Plan (MSP)

1) Basic Provincial Health insurance is mandatory if you are residing in BC

2) 3-month wait period to qualify for MSP (remainder of month arrive plus 2 months)

3) MSP covers medical appointments, testing, hospitalizations

4) $69.25 monthly fee

UBCSUO Health & Dental – Blue Cross

1) Extended health insurance – student automatically enrolled

2) OPT-Form if proof of alternate coverage provided

3) Full- year coverage – Sept. 1/12-Aug.31/13 - $250.52

4) Covers up to 80% dental fees and prescription drugs, out of province/country emergency treatment, physiotherapy, massage..

• See Student Union for more details regarding coverage

Questions?

International Programs & Services