News archive - 2024

Monday, March 18, 2024

International Experience Centre opening spring 2024

The Student Success Office’s (SSO) international student services, intercultural skills training and study abroad team will move to the new International Experience Centre (IEC) in spring 2024.

Thursday, July 18, 2024

Have your best exam season yet

Whether you prefer to study on your own or with a helpful peer, the Student Success Office has resources to help you prepare.

Wednesday, July 17, 2024

Extension of temporary immigration measures for Israeli and Palestinian Nationals in Canada

As a result of the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) has introduced temporary special measures to support nationals of Israel and Palestine already in Canada with a valid temporary status.

Tuesday, June 25, 2024

Flagpoling at Canadian Port-of-Entry for Post-Graduation Work Permit no longer possible

As of June 21, 2024, foreign nationals seeking a post-graduation work permit (PGWP) are no longer able to apply at a port of entry as a result of new ministerial instructions.

Friday, June 7, 2024

Scam warning: taxi scheme

Beware of the “taxi scam”

In the past week, four victims have fallen prey to what is known as the 'taxi scam.' Here’s how it works:

Someone pretending to be a taxi passenger approaches you and claims that the driver won’t accept a debit card as payment for their ride.
The supposed passenger asks you to give the driver your own card, promising to give you cash in return.
The supposed driver, who is also a scammer, steals your card after you’ve typed in your PIN, and hands back a fake card.
One recent victim from the Ezra Avenue area in Waterloo lost almost $1,000 from their bank account.