International Students: Recruitment, Retention and Employment Integration at the University of Toronto.

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International Students: Recruitment, Retention and Employment Integration at the University of Toronto

About UofT U of T is home to nearly 12,000 international students from over 150 countries The Centre for International Experience (CIE) is the main support for all international students both on campus and abroad

Facts and Figures Top 5 Source Countries: Permanent Residents Admitted in 2012 China - 33,018 Philippines - 32,747 India - 28,943 Pakistan - 9,931 United States - 9,414 Top 5 Source Countries: International Students at UofT in 2013 China - 6,047 India Korea (South) United States Hong Kong (2012 – Citizenship and Immigration Canada)(Fall 2013 – University of Toronto)

Services at CIE Student Advising Transition Advising Mentorship Programs Info Sessions & Workshops Cultural & Social Events

Recruitment Strategy No recruitment fairs Target international high schools and national high schools Different admission pathways: a.Greenpath program at UTSC b.New College’s Foundation Program c.Ace Program at UTM

Retention ‘Transition IN’ Orientation Activities Mentorship Programs Cultural Exchange Events English Communication Program Transition Advisers Immigration Adviser Transition 'Transition THRU’ Volunteer & Mentorship Opportunities Transition Advisors Immigration Advisor Co-curricular & Work experiences

Immigration Status for Employment Off-Campus Work Permit Co-op Work Permit Spousal Work Permit Post-Grad Work Permit Ph.D stream under the Federal Skilled Worker Class Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP)

Employment Integration Transition Advisors Immigration Advisor Career Centre Programming 'Transition OUT’

Student Feedback “As a result of meeting with an advisor at the Immigration Advising Office, I am…” Prepared to navigate through Immigration Canada's website and application process Familiar with the rules, requirements and criteria for the different immigration documents needed

Student Feedback Better able to maintain legal status in Canada (e.g. study permit, work permit, entry visa) Better able to problem solve and connect appropriately with UofT campus and community resources “As a result of meeting with an advisor at the Immigration Advising Office, I am…”

Thank You. Miranda Cheng Director, Centre for International Experience University of Toronto