Each semester, the International Education Centre (IEC) offers a series of online webinars designed to support international students before they arrive at MSVU. These sessions cover everything from preparing for life in Canada to getting started with your academic journey, so be sure to check out the updates below and take advantage of these valuable resources.
Any questions? Email us at international@msvu.ca.
Please Note:
This webinar will help you understand what academic advising is, why it is important, and how to enroll in and drop classes.
If you miss the workshop, please feel free to book an academic advisor for individual advising at Academic Advising.
Register here: Intro to Academic Advising for Undergraduates (10:00-11:00 am, Monday, November 2, 2026)
Studying at MSVU will require students to familiarize themselves with the digital services, such as the University’s website, taking classes online, doing homework by using the Microsoft Office suite, or connecting their e-devices to the campus internet, etc. Please join us for more information on this.
Register here: Digital Essentials for New Students (10:00-11:00 am, Wednesday, Nov 4, 2026)
Money matters! This webinar will introduce the financial services for students at MSVU, and some important financial matters students need to be aware of.
Registration here: Financial Services at MSVU (10:00-11:00 am, Friday, Nov 6, 2026)
This webinar aims to help you be fully prepared for your travel to Canada and MSVU, such as what documents you need to bring with you and what you need to do when going through customs at the airport, etc.
We have prepared 3 sessions, and you are welcome to register for any of them, or all of them. They will be exactly the same.
Register here for Nov 9, 2026 (Monday, from 10:00 to 11:00 am)
Register here for Nov 23, 2026 (Monday, from 10:00 to 11:00 am)
Register here for Dec 7, 2026 (Monday, from 10:00 to 11:00 am)
Learn about the cost of living in Halifax and how to prepare an initial budget so that you and your financial supporters can have a realistic understanding of the setup costs and ongoing expenses to make your transition stress-free.
Register here: How to Budget Your Life in Canada (10:00-11:00 am, Thursday, Nov 12, 2026)
Living on campus will provide you with convenient access to the campus services and classes. You will also have the opportunity to make friends and hang out with people from diverse backgrounds.
Register here: Residence Life at MSVU (10:00-11:00 am, Friday, Nov 13, 2026)
Health insurance is extremely important for international students during their stay, work and living in Canada. This webinar will help you understand the Canadian health care system and the Nova Scotia medical service insurance.
Register here: Canadian Healthcare System and NS MSI (10:00-11:00 am, Friday, Nov 20, 2026)
Now you have successfully made it to Canada. Congratulations! You may think you have prepared enough money or your family will financially support you. However, if you do not manage your budget in a wise way, you will probably encounter some challenges. Join us to learn how you can manage your budget well and ease your life here in Canada. The seminar requires your presence in person. The location is Seton Annex 102, International Education Centre (No. 10 on the map).
Register here: How to Manage Your Budget (10:00-11:00 am, Friday, January 22, 2027)
Are you preparing your study permit application? This workshop provides an overview of the application requirements and highlights key points you need to consider when preparing your application. If you have submitted your application, please do NOT register.
Waiting for your study permit approval can be stressful, but there are some important things you should take care of. Join us to learn practical strategies and resources to stay on track with your studies while waiting for the result of your Study Permit application.
Are you looking forward to brushing up on your cover letter and resume? Do you want to learn more about the job or volunteer opportunities? Attend this webinar to learn about Career Services.
Workshop-IEC NISO Get to Know Career Services 2023 Aug (PDF)
Empower yourself by attending this webinar. We will look at how to be good tenants as well as protect yourselves from common rental scams and illegal practices.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slides below.
Rental Scams (PDF)
Please join Nicolle for an informative examination of the academic vocabulary that you will encounter in your courses and the registration process at MSVU.
We did not record this webinar. Please view the PDF slides below.
This presentation will focus on different types of academic writing genres and assignments you may encounter in your programs such as a 5-paragraph essay, a lab report, a reflection, and more.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slides below.
This webinar will look at how to break down assignment instructions, expectations, and evaluation. Knowing exactly what you are required to submit makes completing your task much easier!
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slides below.
Understanding Academic Integrity and Citation is a big part of becoming a successful student in Canada. This webinar will highlight how academic integrity is defined, as well as approaches to avoiding it, like citation and referencing.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slide below.
Do you know how to write an essay? This presentation will take you through the steps to write an effective 5-paragraph essay.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slide below.
Parts of an Essay (PDF)
Join me for a comprehensive session offering strategies for paraphrasing and summarizing, as well as vocabulary and practice.
We did not record the webinar. Please view the PDF slide below.
Attend this webinar on Academic Culture for International Students to deepen your understanding of academic culture in Canada before classes even start. We’ll address cultural differences—and similarities—and how they impact your actions (and reactions) both inside and outside the classroom.
This webinar is designed specifically for graduate students at MSVU to learn about their program’s requirements.
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