From Here. With You.

Leah Sanford MA, Manager Philipp Reichert MSc, RCIC International Student Advisor Denise Chan, International Student Advisor Offices: Fipke 226 International Programs & Services

The smart and early start to life at UBC Okanagan for international students Preparation sessions focused on Canadian academic culture, plus the opportunity to build social and academic support networks Fee covers food, cultural event costs, travel and housing Sunday, August 25 – 29, 2014 Orientations

International Student Info Session Meet other international students studying at UBC's Okanagan campus Learn about the services offered at UBC's Okanagan campus Learn about mandatory health insurance and fill in MSP Enrolment Form Tuesday, September 2, 2014 – FIPKE 121

Citizenship and Immigration Canada (CIC) Documentation Advising General Health Insurance (iMed, MSP, Blue Cross) Personal Issues (finances, family, relationships, jobs, you name it) Referrals to campus and off-campus service providers Advising

Throughout the year we host workshops from Immigration Professionals on various programs immigration options and post graduate opportunities for students including: Provincial Nominee Program Canadian Experience Class PhD Stream (Federal) Workshops

Cultural activities Global Fest Seasonal Gatherings Lunar New Year celebration African Awareness Week International Mother Language Day International Student Day International Graduation Reception Clubs International Student Club Asian Student’s Association Latin Dance Club World Music Club Muslim Student’s Association Social & Cultural Programs & Activities

Passport TRV (Entry Visa) Study Permit Important Documents

Health Insurance + iMED Basic Temporary – 1 st 3 months OR Global Campus Health MSP Basic Blue Cross Ihaveaplan.ca Extended

Automatic Enrolment As soon as international students (study permit) register for courses, they are automatically enrolled The $ iMED fee will be charged to their student account iMED Card will be sent to students within two weeks Canadian Citizens & Permanent Residents – purchase temporary health insurance through Global Campus Health if don’t have MSP iMED---How Does It Work?

iMED---Coverage Date Change Who arrived on or after in September 2014? If arriving in the month after the coverage starts ---Request for date change by completing the Date Change Form and fax to DCIS Deadline: by the end of the third week of classes Date change does not apply to one-term exchange students

Medical Services Plan (MSP) 1)Basic Provincial Health insurance is mandatory if you are residing in BC 2)3-month wait period to qualify for MSP (remainder of month arrive plus 2 months) 3)MSP covers medical appointments, testing, hospitalizations 4)$69.25 monthly fee

UBCSUO Health & Dental – Blue Cross 1)Extended health insurance – student automatically enrolled 2) OPT-Form if proof of alternate coverage provided 3)Full- year coverage – Sept. 1/12-Aug.31/13 - $ )Covers up to 80% dental fees and prescription drugs, out of province/country emergency treatment, physiotherapy, massage.. See Student Union for more details regarding coverage

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