Welcome to the International Student Experience

International students form an important part of the University of Waterloo students' community, with more than 3,400 international students studying at University of Waterloo each year from more than 90 countries.

The International Student Experience is your connection to the University of Waterloo.

To support the international student population, we have many resources and student services in place. Explore the various resources available to current and prospective international students.

• English conversation circles: Improve your conversation skills and learn about Canadian culture
• English conversation program: Be paired up with a student volunteer to improve your reading, writing, grammar, and pronunciation
• Global Representative program: Recently accepted to Waterloo? Talk with a Waterloo student from your homeland to have your questions answered in your first language
• Orientation for new students: Offered in September, January, and May, programming will cover everything you need to know as an international student
• SHADOW program: Be paired up with a student volunteer to learn about your new campus and community. A SHADOW can offer you friendship and guidance to help you through your first term

Our International Student Advisors can help you meet other students, get answers to your questions, and find the resources you need to ensure your success.

Please drop by our office in South Campus Hall, second floor.

Office hours:
9:00 AM to 12:30 PM and 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM Monday - Friday.

We look forward to meeting you!!

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