Start climbing your mountain.
Attend our virtual orientation events for international students, wherever you are!
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Attend our virtual orientation events for international students, wherever you are!
All of us at UFV International are pleased to welcome you and many others like you from over 75 different countries to British Columbia, Canada, and our UFV community. We know that starting your studies at UFV is a unique and exciting experience which is why we have created CLIMB, your international student orientation.
Your CLIMB begins 4 weeks before the semester starts to ensure a slow and comfortable pace while you prepare to become a UFV student. Through live sessions, drop-in style check-ins with the Global Engagement team, and tons of resources, you will get information on:
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If you are a new international student who is starting your first semester at UFV this Fall semester then this orientation is for you! Discover services available to you including immigration workshops and student support, as well as build confidence in using myClass/Blackboard, the online learning platform where your classes will be held.
Get the iCent App:
As a new student, you are required to sign up for iCent. You will find all the resources, forms, and checklists you need, in one convenient app. After you download the app, you will need to register for CLIMB.
Download iCent (Apple) Download iCent (Android) iCent Web App How to Video
UFV is awesome! It provides small classrooms for better student and prof interaction. You can get involved in clubs and associations. And if you have any problems, there are always helpful staff members who will support you.