Welcome to Columbia College!

Canada EH! A welcome video by Indie Pop Artist "Rebecca Nazz" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O0wDGLK3n9Q

Important Dates January 5th to January 9th: Orientation and Registration Monday, January 12th: First day of Classes Friday, January 16th: Last day of Late Registration, Last day to add or change courses

Student Life! Attend Orientation Week to find out all the awesome events and activities coming up at Columbia College.

Orientation Week Winter Semester 2015: January 5th-9th Meet New Friends! Explore the Campus! Write your Placement Tests Get your student card Purchase Medical Insurance Watch for upcoming activities! City Tour: January 7th 10:30 AM-12:00 PM January 8th 12:00PM -3:00PM January 9th 12:00PM-3:00PM

Student Services Counselors– Academic advisors to help you with all of your course planning Tutorial Center– Get extra help for free!! Homestay-- Drop in and meet Alma! Book Store Nurse and First Aid Drop in and meet Rose and Marlee who can help you find whatever you need!

What to Bring… Warm Jacket Warm/Waterproof Shoes Any necessary medications Umbrella Backpack Computer/Electronics you might need Adaptor Chargers ** Contact your Homestay family to see what will be provided for linens/bedding

When you arrive… Gym Pass: $70/$150 per semester ( on sale January 12th. Get your student card!

How many students will be in my class? 2. How many courses can I take?

Books and Supplies Books for each course will be available for purchase in the Bookstore during Orientation Week Approximate Cost: $1000-$2000 per year.

Facts about Vancouver Voted one of the best cities in the world! Canada’s 3rd largest metro area of approx. 2.4 million people Average Temperatures: Winter: 5°C Summer: 22°C Access the city, beach, and mountains all in one day! Safe and easily accessible by public transit Host of the 2020 Olympics

Banking

Letter of Acceptance Two forms of photo ID Home address in Vancouver Opening a Bank Account Letter of Acceptance Two forms of photo ID Home address in Vancouver

Health Care Medical Insurance must be purchased before you can register for classes each semester. You must be covered until April 30th, 2015 This can be done before you leave for Canada through a private company, or you can purchase it at Columbia College with a Debit or Credit Card for approximately $180 for the semester. Visit www.guard.me/columbiacollege for detailed instructions.

Bus and Skytrain $2.75-5.00 (Zone 1-3) Monthly: $91-$170 Transportation We are here! Bus and Skytrain $2.75-5.00 (Zone 1-3) Monthly: $91-$170

Advice Get involved! Meet people and network Try new things Time management Ask questions Explore the city Talk to your professors Check out Columbia College activities happening all year! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhHBaJnMa5k

Questions?

See you in Vancouver! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AI1N7oelEW0

Vancouver, British Columbia Contact Us Admissions Office 438 Terminal Avenue Vancouver, British Columbia Canada V6A 0C1 Tel: +1-604-683-8360 Email: admin@columbiacollege.ca Web: www.columbiacollege.ca