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New Study Permit Requirements for Students Changing Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs)

As per recent changes by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC), students changing Designated Learning Institutions (DLIs) must apply for a new study permit and receive approval before beginning their program at the new institution. If a student’s current study permit is associated with a different DLI, and they are scheduled to start their program at RRC Polytech, they must…

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Online VS In-person Requirement and PGWP Eligibility

International Students can apply for a PGWP if they want to work after completing their studies in Canada. To be able to apply, they must meet the following eligibility requirements: General Eligibility Study Permit Validity: It must have been valid at some point during the 180 days after program completion. Program Requirements: Completed a program in Canada: At a designated…

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✨🎄Winter Break – Campus Closure🎄✨

The College will be closed for December Break from the end of the workday on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, and reopen on Thursday, January 2, 2025. Important Dates: December 25, 2024 – Observed holiday for Christmas Day 🎄 December 26, 2024 – Observed holiday for Boxing Day 🎁 December 27, 28 & 29, 2024 – December Break 🛋️ January 1,…

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Thank You for Celebrating International Education Week with Us! 🎉🌍

We would like to thank everyone who joined us in celebrating International Education Week! 🌍 Recognized in more than 80 countries, International Education Week highlights the global significance of international education and its transformative power in fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. On November 20 and 21, 2024, CIEGP celebrated International Education Week 2024 at both campuses during the lunch hour. The event welcomed…

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Read&Write – Free Software to Support Students!

Read&Write is what we like to call a “multi-tool for school”! Read&Write has supports for: Reading – listen to content read aloud; use screen masking features to help with visual tracking Writing – use the digital highlighters to collect information; use voice dictation to type by talking; or use predictive text like on your cell phone Studying – use the highlighters…

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Student Counselling Services

Counselling is available to help students manage personal concerns which may be affecting their studies or personal well-being. Counsellors will work with students to help explore what is happening in their life and help them identify strategies to help. Students frequently come to counselling to get help with personal / relational challenges, managing mental wellness, and to receive support through…

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LAST CHANCE! Self-Registration Information Session

Self-Registration Sessions are offered to teach you how to navigate the Student Planning software so you can plan and register for courses successfully. Required courses/sections may fill up fast and you will miss out on your preferred schedule. Please use this opportunity to plan ahead. This is the last session for this term. Please register below: 🗓️Thursday, November 28, 2024…

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Changes to Off-Campus Work Hours for International Students 

Effective November 8, 2024, international students in Canada are now permitted to work off-campus up to 24 hours per week without a work permit. This applies to students enrolled full-time at a Designated Learning Institution (DLI) who are in a qualifying academic program.  Key Details:  Eligibility: Full-time students in academic programs (at least 6 months long).  Working Hours: Students can…

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Be aware of scams!

Be aware of scammers, they may pretend to be calling from the Canadian Revenue Agency or another government agency. They are trying to get you to share financial or personal information over the phone. Scammers can be very convincing over the phone. Be very careful not to share your personal information or to respond to requests without verifying that you…

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TODAY – International Education Week at EDC!

Celebrate the global significance of international education during International Education Week (IEW), from November 18 to 22. Recognized in over 80 countries, this week highlights the transformative power of education in fostering cross-cultural understanding and collaboration. IEW highlights the essential role that international education plays in building connections across cultures and communities worldwide. Event Details: Thursday, November 21, 2024 Location:…

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