Workshops for international students

Douglas International offers ongoing workshops for currently registered international students throughout the year.

Fall 2025

Immigration workshops
DateWorkshop name/timeTopics covered
Friday, September 5

Your enrolment status

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Complying with your study permit
  • Overview of your immigration documents
  • Services offered by Douglas International
  • Full-time vs part-time status
Friday, September 12

Eligibility for working in Canada

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

  • Eligibility and requirements for working on/off campus
  • Scheduled vs academic semesters at Douglas College
  • Co-op and Career Centre services
Monday, September 22

Study permit extension info session

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • How to renew your study permit before it expires
  • Documents checklist
  • Requesting a Confirmation of Enrolment
  • Processing times
  • Implied Status
  • Guidelines and procedures
  • Medical Insurance

Monday,

October 27

PGWP basics workshop

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • Things to know before you graduate
  • Documents checklist
  • Implied status & working eligibility
Student Life workshops
DateWorkshop name/timeTopics covered

Monday, 

November 3

How to register for courses

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

  • What courses can you register for next semester?
  • When does registration start?
  • How to build a class schedule
  • How to use the online registration system

Monday,

November 10

How to apply for graduation

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

 

  • When and where to apply
  • Fees and Completion Letter info
  • Convocation Information

International Café

This is a fun, casual group for both international and domestic students to get together and talk about issues related to culture, diversity, experiences in Canada, student life and current events. It’s a great way for students to meet new people, learn about different cultures and support each other in an informal environment.

New Westminster Campus

Dates: Tuesday's, September 16 - November 18, 2025 (no sessions on Sept 30 & Nov 11) 

Time: 2:30PM - 4:00PM

Location: DSU 208

Watch this to learn more about International Café from a fellow student.