Your hub for international supports and experiences at Waterloo

Students walking into the Needles Hall building and around Ring Road

Visit the International Experience Centre (IEC)

Find us on the first floor of Needles Hall, open Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Popular services

Our immigration consultants can help you through the process of applying and renewing documents — for free!

A peer-support program to help international students feel at home in Waterloo.

To change the world, you have to know the world. Shake up your surroundings and internationalize your degree.

News and events

News

On September 8, 2023, a powerful earthquake struck Morocco causing widespread destruction. Thousands have died or have been left homeless. Recently, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) introduced temporary special measures to support nationals of Morocco in Canada. These special measures started on October 19, 2023 and will end on March 12, 2024. 

UPDATE: The special measures have been extended until January 3, 2024 and the article below has been updated to reflect this new information.

On February 6, 2023, Türkiye and Syria suffered devastating earthquakes that killed thousands and damaged vital infrastructure. Canada offered humanitarian assistance to the survivors, who faced freezing temperatures and more tremors that hampered rescue efforts.