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HUMBER
2022/2023
Toronto, Canada
IN T ERNAT IONAL
STUDENT W ELCOME
PA C K A G E

international.humber.ca
3 Welcome to Humber 8 Academic Information
First On Your To-Do Transfer Credit
List The Humber Assessment & Placement
Experience Highlights Testing

5 Humber Campuses 9 Beyond the Classroom 14 A Message from the


Campus Offerings The First Step Health Centre
North Campus International Student
Lakeshore Campus Services Health Matters 15 Your Checklist
International Graduate School (IGS)
Academic Regulations
10 Ensuring Your Success
Academic Calendar
6 Permits & Visas A Safe and Secure Code of Conduct
Obtaining a Study Permit Campus The Food Declaration of Waiver
and Temporary Resident Dining Plans Things to Do
Visa
Orientation Helpful Websites
When should I apply? What
Getting Involved
documents do I
need to apply? 16 Helpful Links
11 Residence
Which programs do not humber.ca/student-life
require a Study Permit? The Benefits
international.humber.ca/
How do I apply? Convenience
virtualpassport
What if I am already Security
humber.ca/myhumber
in Canada? Practicality Fun
international.humber.ca
United States Visa The Rooms
Upon Arrival at Humber
12 Applying for Residence
7 Financial Facts Contact Info
What Will it Cost to Off-Campus Housing
Study at Humber? Student Homestay
How to Pay Your Fees Services
Online
Mail, Telephone or 13 Applying for a Scholarship
Online In-Person
International Entrance
Refunds
Scholarships Important
Scholarship Information
Bachelor’s Degree Scholarships
For EAP Graduates

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FIRST ON YOUR TO-DO LIST THE HUMBER EXPERIENCE
WELCOME TO HUMBER Accept Humber’s offer of admission by Visit our Virtual Passport to Humber
We are very pleased to offer you confirming online at humber.ca/ website! This interactive website is
admission to one of Canada’s top myhumber. It is important that you designed just for you, the incoming
post-secondary institutions. By confirm your offer by the deadline student. In it, you will find answers to
enrolling at Humber, you will indicated in your Letter of Acceptance. many questions. The site will walk you
experience first-rate classroom Failure to confirm your offer by the through the steps you need to take when
learning combined with hands-on confirmation deadline on your Letter of you first receive your Letter of
practical experience in a dynamic Acceptance may result in your offer of Acceptance to what happens when
campus environment. admission being withdrawn. classes start. Go online today to
And remember: we’re here to help! international.humber.ca/ virtualpassport
We want you to succeed on your
chosen career path and invite you to If you have any questions, please
take the next step towards your future. contact us through our contact form at HIGHLIGHTS
international.humber.ca/contact
This document contains everything you • Pre-Departure: What you need
need to prepare for Humber. You will to know and do before leaving for
THE HUMBER EXPERIENCE
find a list of next steps and lots of Canada
helpful information about: At Humber, our goal is to offer
you more: • Arrival: What to expect when you
• Coming to Canada arrive at your port of entry and first
• More career choices than other steps such as how to arrange for a
• Paying your fees colleges, through our wide range phone and set up a bank account
• Permits and visas of programs and pathways to • Humber: How to get to Humber,
degree completion. important FAQs and how to access
• Student services and
facilities • More opportunities for real-world on-campus services
experience either through our real- • Toronto: Everything from how
• Residence life learning labs or through to get around the city to fast facts
practical work placements. about Toronto to bringing your
Refer to the checklist on page 15 to
ensure you don’t miss any key • More chances to meet friends and family members and much more.
steps. build relationships in a dynamic
and active campus environment.

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The Humber International Graduate School (IGS) offers a variety of
graduate programs tailored specifically to international graduate
students to ensure successful transition to learning and working in
Canada.
THE HUMBER INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL (IGS) EXPERIENCE:
IGS students have access to the services they need, whenever they
need them, through the IGS Student Portal. The portal is a full-service
virtual hub curated for the individual learner journey to ensure
students' success both inside and outside of the classroom. With a
focus on skills development and career readiness, the IGS specialized
service model is designed for you to meet your goals and objectives
throughout your time at Humber. To learn more, see:
international.humber.ca/internationalgraduateschool

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IGS STUDENT PORTAL

• Appointment booking (to meet our student advisors).


• Event registration
• Access to services such as Library services or Learning and Career
Support.
• Platform to engage with staff, students, alumni and employers.

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CAMPUSES
Depending on your program, your NORTH CAMPUS
classes will be held at North Campus,
Humber North is a complete community
Lakeshore Campus or the International
with everything you need right on
Graduate School (IGS).
campus. Our 264,000 square foot
Refer to your official Letter of Learning Resource Commons (LRC)
Acceptance to verify your campus. houses student learning and support
services. The North Campus
International Centre is located on the
OUR CAMPUSES OFFER: 2nd floor of the LRC.
North campus also offers residence
• Easy access to public transit rooms for over 1,000 students,
• Computer and training labs restaurants, bookstore, day care
incorporating the latest technology facilities, student pub, full athletic
• On-campus residence options at centre and spa.
the North and Lakeshore campuses
with all the amenities of home LAKESHORE CAMPUS
• Top-notch gyms, fitness centres
Just west of downtown Toronto,
and workout rooms at the North
and Lakeshore campuses. Humber Lakeshore combines beautiful
lakefront parkland and historic
• Restaurants and coffee shops buildings with high-tech classrooms,
where you can meet with friends student computer labs, food service
• Access to a wide range of student outlets, on-campus residence, student
services to help make your Humber centre, athletic facility, bookstore and
experience easy, healthy and fun $11-million library. Lakeshore’s
Learning Commons was designed with
students in mind. The Lakeshore
International Centre is located in
Cottage H, room H100A.

INTERNATIONAL GRADUATE SCHOOL


(IGS)

Located in the core of Toronto's


financial and technology district, the
IGS is Humber's newest state-of-the-
art technology, collaborative
classrooms and custom-designed
curriculum focused on connecting
graduate students with business and
industry. A variety of dining options,
museums and entertainment activities
is at the students' doorsteps. IGS
students also have access to both
Humber and Ryerson University's
athletic facilities
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PERMITS
&VISA
WHICH PROGRAMS DO NOT UNITED STATES VISA
REQUIRE A STUDY PERMIT
OBTAINING A STUDY PERMIT AND If you plan to travel through the United
TEMPORARY RESIDENT VISA Any program of study that will be
States on your way to Canada, you may
completed within six months or less, and
Most international students who require a transit visa to enter the United
within the period of your stay authorized
study at Humber College require States. For further information please
upon entry to Canada, does not require a
a Study Permit as well as a Temporary check the U.S. Department of State
Study Permit. If your program of study is
Resident Visa or Electronic Travel website: travel.state.gov
six months or less but you intend to
Authorization (eTA). continue your studies in another program
you should apply for a Study Permit before UPON ARRIVAL AT HUMBER
WHEN SHOULD I APPLY? coming to Canada.
It is important that you attend the
You should apply as soon as you receive first week of classes. Humber cannot
HOW DO I APPLY?
your Letter of Acceptance. The time provide extensions for late arrivals;
required to process an application to Applications should be submitted online you must be registered and attending
study in Canada may vary at different and by paper format if necessary. If you classes by the fifth (5th) day of classes.
visa offices. In some countries the have questions about how to apply,
processing time may take up to 4 If you do not receive your study permit
contact your nearest Visa Application
months or longer. For current processing in time to begin classes by the 5th day
Centre (VAC). canada.ca/en/immigration-
times please go to canada.ca/en/ then we suggest you defer your start date
refugees-citizenship/services/study-
immigration-refugees-citizenship/ to a later term. Students are not allowed
canada/study-permit
services/application/check-processing- to be in Canada unless they are actively
times studying. We encourage students to attend
WHAT IF I AM ALREADY orientation (see page 9) and the first day
IN CANADA? of class as it helps with classroom
WHICH DOCUMENTS DO I
NEED TO APPLY? If you are already in Canada as a visitor or orientation and academic success.
a worker you can apply for a study permit
You must visit the International Centre
• Letter of Acceptance from Humber while residing in Canada. Follow the
when you arrive so that we may assist in
directions on the IRCC site to determine
• Any other documents specified by the getting you settled at Humber.
Visa Office or Visa Application Centre whether you can submit an online or paper
application. To register for your classes it is mandatory
(VAC)
that you provide us with a copy of your
• Processing fee(s) If you currently hold a study permit for study permit. For students arriving from
• Medical exam may be required secondary school studies, you don’t need overseas please upload your Letter of
canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- to change or apply for a new permit if your Introduction issued by the visa office.
citizenship/services/application/ current study permit is still valid. If your At the border, your will be issued your
medical-police/medical-exams/ study permit will expire, you need to apply permit; upload a copy to replace the
requirements-temporary-residents to extend it. introduction letter. For students who
already hold a study permit, please
• Biometrics may be required Important: This information is subject to change at any time. upload a copy of the document. These
canada.ca/en/immigration-refugees- Please refer to the Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship
documents should be uploaded to your
Canada website for current information. canada.ca/en/
citizenship/campaigns/biometrics/ immigration-refugees-citizenship/services/study-canada MyHumber account.
facts international.humber.ca/news/new-
upload-your-study-permit-on-myhumber
Humber is required to keep copies of this
document on file.
If you have any questions about your
permits or visas, please send your
questions through our contact form:
international.humber.ca/contact

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FINANCIAL and receive real-time notification, all in one * All students should attend Orientation (both Academic

FACTS place.
and International) and the first day of class. Students are
eligible to begin classes up until the 5th day of class.
** The refund policies are subject to change without
Please note that payment options vary prior notice.
depending on whether your fee payments
are being made from inside or outside of ALL REFUND REQUESTS MUST BE
Canada. SUBMITTED BY THE TENTH (10th)
OFFICIAL DAy OF ThE SEMESTER.
WHAT WILL IT COST TO STUDY
international.humber.ca/study-at-humber/ Any requests received beyond this date will
AT HUMBER?
application-process/payment-options be denied. No exceptions to the refund
After you have confirmed your offer of policy will be made.
admission by the date referenced in your FEE RECEIPTS
Letter of Acceptance (LOA), log into 2. If you receive your visa denial too late to
You may view and download your official submit it with your refund request (by the
humber.ca/myhumber to view and print your
fee receipt through MyHumber.ca. This tenth (10th) day of the semester) then you
invoice. For a list of other costs please refer
receipt should be used for bank loans and may submit a second refund request for
to
as proof of your tuition payment for the administration fee ($1,000 CAD for
international.humber.ca/study-at-humber/ Immigration, Refugee and Citizenship academic full-time programs, $500 CAD
application-process/fees Canada. This receipt will reflect your new for English for Academic Purposes). This
semester start date if you defer your start request must be received no later than the
HOW TO PAY YOUR FEES date to a later semester. If a payment is first day of classes of the following
made through Flywire, please refer to your semester.
Your Humber fees include your tuition and Flywire account for an official receipt. Refund of fees paid by credit card will be
incidental fees. Incidental fees support your returned to the original credit card.
international medical plan, student activities, REFUNDS** Refund of fees paid by web banking from
campus athletics, facility upgrades and other a Canadian account will be returned by
college services. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) back to the
1. If you have not received a decision original sender
on your study permit application, Refund of fees transferred from another
The payment must be received by the due
or are unable to attend classes by educational institution will be returned to
date indicated on the Letter of Acceptance.
the fifth (5th) day of class*, you the same institution
Payment by this date ensures your seat in
must notify the International Centre before Refund of fees paid via Flywire will be
your selected program. If you miss the fee
the tenth (10th) official day returned to Flywire and then Flywire will
payment deadline, you will lose your seat.
of the semester in writing in order return those funds to the original method
to be eligible for a refund. You of payment
Students must have confirmed their offer of
will be charged a $1,000 CAD
admission according to the date on their administration fee (or $500 for English for
Letter of Acceptance to reserve their seat in Academic Purposes students). 3. You may transfer your tuition fees for up
the program and be able to view their to two consecutive terms (8 months) for
invoice. If Canadian Immigration denies your visa/ academic programs and (4 months) for
study permit then you will be charged a EAP programs, provided you make the
Humber College's online payment platform $200 CAD administration fee. You must request prior to the 10th day of classes.
Flywire offers bank transfer, credit card and include documented proof from Canadian After two deferrals, tuition will no longer
online payment options. Flywire also enables Immigration that the visa/study permit was be deferred and the administration fee of
you to pay your tuition in your home denied. Please scan the visa/study permit $1,000 CAD for academic programs or
currency, track the status of your payment, denial letter and attach it with your email $500 CAD for the English for Academic
request for a refund to Purposes program will not be refunded.
international.humber.ca/contact Note: Students are also responsible for
being familiar with Humber’s
• Academic Calendar
• Academic Regulations

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ACADEMIC
INFORMATION
As a Humber student, you will be part of a vibrant learning community dedicated to your
TRANSFER CREDIT success, both at Humber and in the workplace. It begins with making sure you have a
strong start.
Upon admission, you may qualify for
* Students who choose to complete their
credits toward your Humber program
testing online will receive a test voucher
based on previous post-secondary
via email within 10 days of registering.
education. Humber will consider prior
This voucher email also has test
college/university credit related to
instructions for how to book your test.
your program of study to determine
whether you qualify for exemptions. To learn more about assessment testing,
If you would like us to evaluate your prior see: humber.ca/student-life/testing-
learning to see if it entitles you to services/services-students/admissions-
transfer credits, complete the Transfer placement-testing/ccpt
Credit application form and attach
payment and full course outlines for
review four weeks before the start of
class. All international transcripts and
course outlines must be translated by an
official Comparative Education Service
Department (details on the application
form).

The Transfer Credit application


form and full details on the fees
and process are available online
at humber.ca/admissions/
transfer-options

ASSESSMENT AND
PLACEMENT TESTING
Students are no longer required to
complete a Placement Test. Students
who are required to complete a Health
Sciences or an Admissions Test (English,
Math, or English and Math Admissions
Test) have the option to test online from
anywhere in the world, 24/7/365.

Online Testing Requirements

- Reliable internet connection and


access to a desktop or laptop (tablets,
smartphones and chromebooks are not
allowed)
- Webcam and microphone
- Operating System of Windows 7 or
newer, Mac OS X 10.8 (Mountain Lion)
or newer
- Browser with pop up blocker disabled
- Quiet and private place to test.

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I I
THE CLASSROOM , _
We are sure that the friends and • Orientation to Humber and Toronto Under the Humber student government
memories you make at Humber will last a plan (IGNITE Extended Health and Dental),
• Personal, financial, career and
lifetime. That’s why we offer a broad full-time students will also be eligible for a
academic advice
range of services and facilities, all reimbursement of up to 80% of the cost of
designed to complement and enhance • Residence and off-campus housing prescription medications and will be
your formal educational experience. assistance eligible for certain dental and vision
benefits.
THE FIRST STEP For additional details on International
If you have ongoing health issues please
Student Services, see
bring your medical records with you to
Before you can take advantage of all that international.humber.ca/studentservic
Humber. Students approved into health or
is waiting for you at Humber, you need a es
community related programs will also be
photo I.D. card. After you’ve confirmed
asked for health documentation,
your acceptance at Humber, you can get
HEALTH MATTERS i.e. immunization records.
your photo I.D. card by clicking on the
photo I.D. menu item at humber.ca/ For more information about health matters
Health insurance is required for all visit: international.humber.ca/student-
myhumber and uploading your
international students. When you pay services/health-insurance
photograph.
your tuition fees, and are enrolled
in classes, you will automatically be
INTERNATIONAL STUDENT
registered in the international OHIP
SERVICES alternative health insurance plan. This
coverage takes effect the week classes
The International Student Services team begin and ends August 31 of the next
is dedicated to ensuring that your calendar year. Health insurance is not
educational experience at Humber is both
refundable. If you have a spouse and/or
an academic and personal success. The
dependents that need coverage, please
following are some key services that we
contact the health insurance provider
provide to assist you on your path
directly. There is a charge for extra
to success:
members. The insurance plan covers the
basic cost of doctor’s visits, emergency
• Health insurance administration
care, diagnostic tests, etc.
• Social programming, including on and
off-campus events

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ENSURING
YOUR SUCCESS
As a Humber student, you will have access to career and personal counselling,
peer mentoring, access to job-finding services and study-skills workshops.

ORIENTATION
A SAFE AND SECURE CAMPUS
Held the weeks before classes start,
At Humber, our goal is to maintain Orientation is your chance to familiarize
an atmosphere that provides positive yourself with your new environment.
space for all individuals on campus. Meet faculty and students in your
Humber’s Department of Public Safety is program, get your timetable, figure out
where your classes are and have a good
responsible for providing a safe and
time in the process. You’ll receive the
secure campus environment for all
details closer to the beginning of
students, staff, faculty and visitors.
classes.
publicsafety.humber.ca
For a full Orientation schedule, visit:
humber.ca/orientation
THE FOOD
The International Centre also
A variety of restaurants and extended
hosts International Orientation to
hours let you choose what and when you
help international students adjust.
want to eat. The North Campus has nine
The sessions cover topics such as
different food venues including Java Jazz,
health care, on-campus employment,
the Food Emporium, Second Cup, Tim
adjusting to life in Canada and
Hortons, Pizza Pizza, the Ackee Tree and
academic success. Off-campus trips
the campus pub LinX. The Lakeshore
and social events are also planned on a
Campus has multiple eateries. Humber
regular basis for students to enjoy. For
IGS students have access to food
international orientation activities and
services through our partners.
events throughout the year, visit:
international.humber.ca
DINING PLANS
Whether you live in residence or off GETTING INVOLVED
campus, you can purchase one of our
A sure way to enjoy your time at Humber
dining plans which is conveniently loaded
is to get involved! With nearly 60
onto your ONECard to make food
academic, social, cultural and political
purchases across campus. Our dining plan
clubs and associations
program offers convenience, flexibility and
on campus, you’ll have no problem
help you save money with something on
finding people who share your interests!
the menu for every appetite: nutritionally
balanced hot meals, popular retail food Visit the Humber Students’ Federation
brands, fresh fruits, sandwiches, salads,
website to learn more at:
homemade soups and so much more. ignitestudentlife.com
For more information visit: https://
www.humber.ca/retailservices/dining-
plans

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RESIDENCE
Living in residence gives you more than just a place to sleep. It opens the door to
a world you can call your own – and helps you experience all that college life has
to offer.

PRACTICALITY
THE BENEFITS
Humber’s multi-option dining plans let
When you move into one of our campus you eat the meals you want, when you
residences, you join a community with a want.
tradition of making you feel at home.
Each floor has a Resident Assistant: a FUN
Suite-Style Lakeshore & North Campus
senior student whose advice and
With special events and activities
support can help you settle into the
Humber community. Special events, planned just for residence students,
seminars and trips just for residents there is never a shortage of things to do.
make it easy to make lifelong friends.
More reasons to live in residence: THE ROOMS
Humber North has single, dorm-style
CONVENIENCE
rooms with central washrooms on each
Classes, cafeterias and other campus floor. Both the North and Lakeshore Dorm-Style North Campus
Campuses offer suite-style rooms where
facilities are just steps away. Study floors are available to ensure a
you and a suite-mate each have a private
peaceful study environment. Floors
bedroom, while sharing a kitchenette and
SECURITY are designated co-ed or single
a bathroom. Barrier free suites are
gender.
Residence offers a 24-hour front available and all common areas are
desk and security services, including accessible to students with special needs.
building-wide closed circuit TV cameras.

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RESIDENCE ROOMS ARE APPLYING FOR RESIDENCE
FULLY FURNISHED AND
INCLUDE: Applications to residence are accepted
on a first-come, first-served basis, so
• Complimentary high-speed make sure to apply early! Rooms are
Internet access limited. To apply for residence and to
• Complimentary phone with local select a mandatory dining plan, please
phone service and voice mail visit our website at: humber.ca/
residence/apply-rates
• Cable TV availability
• Mini fridges in private rooms and A non-refundable residence deposit of
full-size fridges in suites $500 CAD will be requested after you
submit your application form. If a room is
• Access to laundry facilities not available, you will be placed on a
• Lounges with cable TV on every waiting list and you will be notified if a
FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE
floor room becomes available. At that point,
CONTACT:
Humber will process your $500 CAD
For more information, please visit deposit. If your application is North Campus – email:
our website at: humber.ca/residence unsuccessful due to the lack of an resmail@humber.ca or phone
available room, Humber will return your +1.416.674.6622 x77201
deposit money. Please apply early as
rooms are limited. Lakeshore Campus – email:
lakeresmail@humber.ca or phone
+1.416.675.6622 x73001

OFF-CAMPUS HOUSING
Humber can help you with your search
for off-campus accommodation.
The following site provides listings from
landlords who have student
accommodations available. Remember
to plan ahead! For the fall semester,
start your search in June or early July. For
more information visit our website:

international.humber.ca/student-
services/housing

STUDENT HOMESTAY SERVICES


Homestay is an option for those who
would like to live with a host family
throughout their studies at Humber.
HOUSING OPTIONS FOR IGS Many international students cite this as
STUDENTS one of the most effective ways to learn
the English language. If you are
While the IGS does not have a dedicated interested in Homestay, please contact
residence, there are many housing the following Homestay provider:
options available including private
Student homestay Services
student residences, homestays, or rental
homestayservices.ca
housing opportunities. Learn more at:
shs@homestayservices.ca
Telephone: +1.416.480.0678
international.humber.ca/
Fax: +1.416.486.3061
internationalgraduateschool/study-in-
toronto/live-in-toronto Disclaimer:: Off-campus housing and homestay services
listed on this page are not provided by Humber. Humber
does not take responsibility or any liability for off-campus
housing or homestay arrangements.

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APPLYING FOR A
SCHOLARSHIP
INTERNATIONAL ENTRANCE SCHOLARSHIPS
Limited entrance scholarships are available for international students beginning their first semester of studies in Humber's graduate certificate,
advanced diploma and diploma programs in any academic semester (September, January and May). Students who are approved to receive these
scholarships will receive a total of $2,000 CAD off of their tuition fees over the course of their first two semesters of study. Further details cans be
found at international.humber.ca/student-services/managing-your-finances/scholarships-awards.html

BACHELOR’S DEGREE SCHOLARSHIPS


Bachelor’s Degree scholarships are available to students coming directly from high school/secondary school studies (within one calendar year
of graduation), who are non-transfer students (i.e. haven’t attended college or university, or studied in a language program), and are unlimited
in quantity. Humber awards degree scholarships automatically to graduating high school students based on academic achievement.
No application is required.

Amount Required GPA* Renewable** FOR EAP GRADUATES

$4,000 CAD 95% or higher Graduates of Humber’s English for Academic Purposes (EAP) program
with a GPA of 80% or higher in Level 8, and who are applying for a
$3,500 CAD 90% – 94.9% Humber Bachelor’s Degree, will be eligible to receive a one-time non-
renewable scholarship of $1,500 CAD.
$3,000 CAD 85% – 89.9%
* Eligiblity is based on students’ high school academic achievement.
$2,000 CAD 80% – 84.9% **
Renewable scholarships will be reissued if the student achieves 80%
or above in each year of the Bachelor’s degree.
$1,500 CAD 75% – 79.9% One-time

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A MESSAGE FROM
THE HEALTH CENTRE
Welcome to Humber College Institute of Technology and Advanced Learning! We
hope your time here will be a remarkable experience. You will have the
opportunity to meet and make friends with students from many parts of Canada
and the world.

Public health guidelines and Humber’s Highly recommended for all students in
Health Centre strongly recommend residence
the following immunization for all adults:
VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX
COVID-19 (MANDATORY):
VACCINE):
Individuals coming to campus (including
residence) are required to be fully Highly recommended for students who
vaccinated for COVID-19 with a vaccine have never had chicken pox. If this illness
approved by Health Canada or the WHO is contracted by adults, it can be severe.
unless they are granted an exemption. All The vaccine is available at the Health
students are required to declare their Centre at a reduced cost of $80 per
COVID-19 vaccination status, and injection. Your student health plan covers
subsequently to provide proof of 80 per cent of the cost. Two doses of the
vaccination. Learn more at: humber.ca/ vaccine are required
The Health Centre promotes mental and
physical well-being through health campus-return/
promotion, education, assessment INFLUENZA:
and treatment. Our highly qualified staff
IMMUNIZATIONS
provides health services that are
TETANUS-DIPHTHERIA:
Highly recommended as the flu virus
accessible, timely, and respectful of a It is recommended you get this shot every spreads rapidly through campuses. The flu
diverse population. 10 years. If you are due for a Tetanus is more serious than a cold. You can be
To ensure you remain healthy throughout shot, it is suggested you receive Adacel, sick for 3-5 days; however, you may not
your time at Humber, the Health Centre a vaccine that protects you from tetanus, fully recover for several weeks. You can
has some suggestions for you. diphtheria (reparatory tract illness) and protect yourself by receiving a yearly flu
Pertussis (whooping cough). The Tetanus shot. The vaccine is usually available on
Before coming to Humber, we shot is available at the Health Centre. campus in October/November. Check with
recommend you see your family doctor Individuals coming to campus are Health Centre staff for dates.
or nurse to make sure you are in good required to be fully vaccinated for
health for optimum success in your COVID-19. QUESTIONS?
studies at Humber. During this visit, it is
important to have your doctor review MEASLES, MUMPS, AND RUBELLA: Health Centre at North Campus
your immunization and update them 2nd floor LRC
where necessary. Shot required after first birthday, plus Phone contact: +1.416.675.5090
one booster.
Humber Student Welcome and Resource
Centre at Lakeshore Campus
POLIO:
Phone contact: +1.416.675.6622
Primary series (Five doses during ext. 3331
childhood). For all on-campus emergencies call
416.675.6622 ext. 4000
MENINGITIS:
For information regarding your health
Routine for students 19 years and under. insurance, contact Dalyce Newby
(ext. 4349)

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YOUR
CHECKLIST

ACADEMIC REGULATIONS
Humber is proud of its reputation as one
of Canada’s leading colleges. All Humber
students should familiarize themselves
with the Academic Regulations and
Calendar of Events. Familiarize yourself
with important dates and deadlines to
avoid academic penalties.

ACADEMIC CALENDAR
The academic calendar highlights THINGS TO DO Be sure to download the Humber
important dates throughout the year. The Guardian app before arriving on
Accept Humber’s offer of
academic calendar can vary depending D campus
admission by confirming online at
on which program you Plan to be here for Orientation and
D humber.ca/myhumber
are studying at Humber. the International Students’
humber.ca/admissions/office-of-the- Apply for your valid Study Permit to Welcome. These events are held in
registrar/academic-calendar attend Humber (p. 5) the weeks before classes begin.
Sign up for each separately.
CODE OF CONDUCT Pay your fees. Your fees information is
enclosed. Don’t miss the due date! (p. D humber.ca/orientation
D 6) Complete emergency contact
You should also become familiar with the
values and goals that allow the College to information through humber.ca/
Upload letter of introduction (issued by
maintain a diverse and dynamic learning D the embassy or visa application centre D myhumber
environment. These can be found in the in your home country) or study permit Prepare for academic success
Charter of Student Responsibilities and to register for your classes. as a Humber student. Visit
Rights. Detailed information is available D If you received a conditional Letter of international.humber.ca/student-
at humber.ca/knowthecode. Acceptance, please upload the services for tips and tricks.
required documentation needed to
DECLARATION OF WAIVER meet the condition(s) one month prior
The information in this publication D to the first day of class. D HELPFUL WEBSITES
is accurate as of November 25, 2021. Register for the classes that you'll take D Currency Converter: xe.com
The College reserves the right to modify D in your first semester Toronto City Guide:
or cancel programs, options, courses, Request your student photo I.D. online D toronto.ca
program objectives, fees, timetables,
or campus locations without notice or D at humber.ca/myhumber D Toronto Transit: ttc.ca
prejudice. It is also the College’s right to If required, apply for student residence Homestay Services:
schedule day and evening classes, or homestay (p. 10-11) homestayservices.ca
Monday through Saturday. Students D
Follow the International Centre’s social
should be aware that it might be
media channels (see back page of this
necessary for them to take a course
booklet)
or courses during the evening or
on Saturday. Review pre-arrival information at
blackboard website learn.humber.ca

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HUMBER.CA/STUDENT-LIFE
A website with everything you need to know to make your life at Humber simple and easy.

■ Learn about your rights and responsibilities Find out


■ about our outstanding campus facilities See how we can
■ help you achieve success

INTERNATIONAL.HUMBER.CA/STUDY-AT-HUMBER/VIRTUAL-PASSPORT.HTML
A website providing all of the information you need from the day you receive your Letter of
Acceptance to the day you start classes.
What to do before leaving for Canada
What to do upon arrival in Canada
Key services and support available to you at Humber
Helpful information about Toronto

HUMBER.CA/MYHUMBER
A website providing information about your student record at Humber.
Pay your tuition
Print out your timetable
Pay for residence
Make changes of address and/or phone number
Upload photo ID
* Please refer to your Confirmation of Acceptance Form for additional information about
logging on to MyHumber.

INTERNATIONAL.HUMBER.CA/INTERNATIONALGRADUATESCHOOL
Learn about the program, student services as well as other information about the Humber
International Graduate School (IGS)

INTERNATIONAL.HUMBER.CA
Learn about all of the services and support available to you as an international student.
Don’t have web access? Call us at +1.416.675.5067
international.humber.ca/contact

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Visit international.humber.ca for more information or contact us
directly:
Phone: +1-416-675-5067
Fax: +1-416-675-6386
Contact: international.humber.ca/contact

North Campus Lakeshore Campus International Graduate School (IGS)


International Centre, LRC 2nd Floor International Centre, Room H100A 59 Hayden Street,
205 Humber College Blvd. 3199 Lakeshore Blvd. West Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Toronto, Ontario, Canada Toronto, Ontario, Canada M4Y 2P2
M9W 5L7 M8V 1K8

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