1. Welcome to Columbia College!

2. Canada EH! A welcome video by Indie Pop Artist "Rebecca Nazz"

3. 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

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

5. 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

6. 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!

7. 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

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

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

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

11. 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

12. Banking

13. 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

14. 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 for detailed instructions.

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

16. 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!

17. Questions?

18. See you in Vancouver!

19. Vancouver, British Columbia
Contact Us
Admissions Office
438 Terminal Avenue
Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
V6A 0C1
Tel:
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