Pre-Departure Guidance

Once you’ve received your Letter of Acceptance from your desired school of international studies and have accepted it, you must think about what you need for your pre-departure. Things start to get real! In just a few short months, you’ll be on your way to North America, perhaps for the very first time.

Checklist

• First and foremost, be sure to accept your offer letter if you haven’t already done so! If you have any questions about this, contact ApplyBoard or your host school.
• Ensure you have a valid passport. Check to see if it’s valid for a minimum of six months after your return date. If you don’t have a passport, you must apply for one immediately.
• It’s important to review the documents needed to enter Canada. You may have to present these upon your arrival.
• Monitor the cost of flights and book the most suitable one. You might consider a travel agent if you’re unsure of how to book a flight yourself. If you are booking a return flight, we recommend the flexible flight ticket as dates may change and you may want to leave at a later or sooner time. This way you will avoid additional fees.
• Travel insurance is critical should there be any issues during your travel time. This can be purchased separate from your flight ticket, or at the same time.
• Along with travel insurance, health insurance is extremely important. Your school may insure you, however it is best to confirm.