Orientation provides information to make the life of an international student much easier. We recommend that international students arrive in Vancouver at least three weeks before the start of term to allow time to get settled, adjust to the climate and other changes, and generally adapt to living in a new culture before classes begin. International Club Capilano College encourages all international students to participate in the International Club to meet Canadian and other international students and to participate in a variety of functions, on and off campus. The Worldbeat newsletter, published four times annually, is distributed to all international students. Peer Support Centre Student volunteers are available as conversation buddies during fall and spring terms.
Volunteers assist other students by providing information and through supportive listening.
Health Services and Medical Insurance General medical services are available to students at no extra charge on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the fall and spring terms. All international students must have medical insurance while studying at Capilano College. After the first 90 days, international students must subscribe to the government-operated Medical Services Plan of British Columbia. Contact the International Student Centre for further information. Library The Library features a book collection of over 100,000 volumes, plus periodical and newspaper collections, videos, CD-ROMs, and online databases.