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International student welcome guide

Welcome to Rotman Commerce! This guide is here to help you get settled in Toronto by providing clear information on important topics like immigration documents, housing, transportation, student support services, and ways to make new connections. From accepting your offer to attending your first class, we’ve got you covered.

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Pre-arrival resources

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Mark your calendars with these important Rotman Commerce dates.

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Get a rundown of all the documents you need to enter Canada and begin your studies.

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Explore our resources for finding safe, convenient housing so you can get to class on time.

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Learn about the financial requirements and opportunities open to you as an international student.

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Browse our packing lists to ensure you arrive prepared for the weather, for class and for life at U of T.

Resources for your first weeks on campus

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Know what to expect and what to prepare for your first months on campus.

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Take advantage of our many transit systems, and find student deals and discounts.

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Finances and health care are an essential part of living in Canada and thriving on campus. Set yourself up early.

Resources for living well at Rotman Commerce

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Take care of your physical and mental well-being with our many activities, groups and resources.

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Find tips, events and guidance on how to make meaningful connects alongside earning your degree.

Read about Cammyn’s experience of Rotman Commerce as a fourth-year international student from Singapore.

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