Windsor - St. Clair College

Windsor Guide
RESTAURANTS
SHOPPING
CITY MAP
Working
What to do
when you land in Canada
AND HOW TO
GET TO ST.CLAIR
COLLEGE
DURING AND
AFTER YOUR
STUDIES
WELCOME TO
Contents
WINDSOR CAMPUS
Congratulations on studying abroad & a very
warm welcome from St.Clair College
See what it is like to be a St. Clair College student
through the perspective of some of our past
international students.
St. Clair College
International Student Services
If you have any questions or concerns feel free to contact us by phone or email.
Alex Wu
email: awu@stclaircollege.ca
International Recruitment Manager phone: +1.519.972.2727 ext. 4946
Kayla Davis
email: kdavis@stclaircollege.ca
International Student Settlement phone: +1.519.972.2727 ext. 5896
& Retention
page 3
Student Checklist
page 4
What to Do When You Land
page 5
St. Clair International Students page 6
St. Clair College welcomes you to one of Canada’s top rated colleges in Ontario.
This guide will provide you with some general information you will need to know before
coming to St. Clair College.
Please read through the guide carefully, as we would like to make your experience in
Canada a positive one.
Welcome to Canada
Student advice and experiences for international students
about; Living In Canada, Studying Abroad, Programs,
Professors, and more.
Visit St. Clair College’s International Student
Information Centre at
www.stclaircollege.ca/international
Getting Started at St. Clair
page 7
Finding a Place to Stay
page 8
Windsor City Guide
page 9
Student Account Login Tutorials page 11
Working In Canada
page 13
Student Notepad
page 14
STUDENT
CHECKLIST
We have put together this checklist to help
you through the steps you must take to be
able to live and study in Canada.
Before You Arrive
You must Email the following documents
to the International Office:
Notice of Status
Notice of Arrival
Make Travel Accommodations to
Canada
After You Arrive
Please Report to the International office
with your documentation;
Study Permit
Passport
and
Current Address and Phone Number
Email Address
Phone
Inform International Office of
Arrival Date
Confirmation from the International
Office of Pick-Up Details
WELCOME TO
CANADA
Upon Arrival
Gain Study Permit from the
Customs Officer at the airport and check
validation dates
Travel Arrangements to Thames Campus;
Make Travel Arrangements with
Robert Q Services from Toronto to
Windsor
Studying in Canada
Each year Canada welcomes over 100,000 students
from around the world. We offer some of the
highest ranked post-secondary institutions and
lowest costs of living and tuition rates in any
English speaking country. Many Canadian colleges
and universities offer internationally recognized
credits, degrees and diplomas.
CANADA IS KNOWN AROUND THE WORLD for being
one of the most welcoming countries. Nearly 60%
of Canada’s population growth is made up of new
Canadians who have immigrated here to live.
Year after year, Canada is proud to have been
named by the United Nations as one of the best
places to live in the world. This may be due to our
first rate education system, the diversity of our
population, our affordable cost of living, and our
health care. In addition, Canada is ranked one of
the safest countries in the world.
Ensure you have emailed
Confirmation of Arrival to St.Clair
College International Office to arrange
pick-up in Windsor
THE INTERNATIONAL OFFICE
CONTACT INFORMATION
Alex Wu - International Recruitment Manager
email: awu@stclaircollege.ca
phone: +1.519.972.2727 ext. 4946
Kayla Davis - International Student Settlement & Retention
email: kdavis@stclaircollege.ca
phone: +1.519.972.2727 ext. 5896
Address
House Number
Street
What you need from the International
Office (Important to do immediately)
Health Card and Health Insurance
Book appointment
for ESL placement test (if applicable)
Bring ESL placement register form to
International Office
Verify tuition amount for each semester
College Orientation
Get Student Card
Know when is the last day to drop classes
Know how to choose elective courses
Understand what GPA is (grade point average)
International Orientation
Get Health Insurance information
Learn how to apply for your visa before and
after it expires
Learn how to renew your study permit before
it expires
WHAT TO DO WHEN
YOU LAND
A GUIDE TO TRAVELLING TO ST. CLAIR COLLEGE
Ground Transportation
Robert Q Airbus
www.robertQ.com (1-800-265-4948)
The RobertQ shuttle service provides ground
transportation services to and from Pearson (Toronto)
Airport (YYZ) and Detroit Metro Airport (DTW) to
various locations in Southern Ontario. The fee from
Toronto Airport to Windsor is approximately $92.53;
and $44.34 from Detroit Metro Airport.
*** Upon Arrival
It is important that once you have landed at Pearson
(Toronto) Airport (YYZ) or Detroit Metro Airport
(DTW) and have picked up your luggage, that you
then proceed to the customs officer/passport control
to certify your student-visa here in Canada.
St. Clair College is located at
2000 Talbot Road West
Windsor, Ontario, N9A 6S4
You may book RobertQ online in advance (www.
robertQ.com) of your arrival to ensure that your
shuttle will be available as soon as possible after your
flight.
If you have not booked in advance; you will need to
locate and inform the Robert Q Shuttle Services that
STUDENTS
“We want you to
experience the best
St. Clair College has to
offer.” - St. Clair College
International Office
DAY AND WEEKEND TRIPS
The St. Clair International Office organizes
several weekend trips every year to Toronto
and Niagara Falls to see Canadian culture
and attractions.
Confirmation of Arrival and College Pick-Up
There are also day trips offered on a
seasonal basis to participate in Canadian
activities such as ice skating, nature
walks, student events and St.Clair Student
Representative Council (SRC) pub nights.
A representative from St. Clair College will coordinate
with you your transportation via RobertQ shuttle
services to Windsor. Upon arrival you are asked
to proceed to the designated motel/hotel for a
complimentary stay while you find housing.
FIELD TRIPS
In conjunction with your program, such as
the International Business Management
program, there are field trips to places that
relate to your field of study.
you will be traveling to Windsor, Ontario.
In order to assist you we will need the date and
time of arrival in advance and a photo copy
of your ticket. Please email this information to:
Alex Wu at awu@stclaircollege.ca
SCHOLARSHIPS
St. Clair College has exclusive
scholarships for international
students. We can help you get
information and apply for these
scholarships.
ON FACEBOOK
We want you to be able to share your
experiences here in Canada with
family and friends back home. This is
why we have made a Facebook page
just for you - to meet new friends,
stay up-to-date with events and trips,
share pictures of field trips, and have
group discussions.
Us on Facebook...
WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/STCLAIRCOLLEGEINTERNATIONALSTUDENTS
Share the experience...
finding a place to stay
GETTING STARTED AT
Guide to Housing and Renting in Windsor
Planning For your Arrival
You will want to begin making arrangements for housing as soon as you receive your acceptance to St. Clair College and before you
arrive in Canada. The International Office can help you. Contact Alex Wu at awu@stclaircollege.ca to inform the International Office of
your arrangements.
On Campus housing
Coming to Canada
Books and Supplies
Heath Insurance
Please make arrangements to arrive in
Windsor, Ontario at least 3-4 days before
the start date of your program.
The approximate cost of books and supplies has
been stated in your Letter of Acceptance. Your
St. Clair College tuition fees do not include the
cost of books and supplies you will need for
your course. On average, students spend about
$600-$1,000 each semester on supplies.
Your St. Clair College tuition fees include
comprehensive heath insurance. If you
become ill or have an accident in Canada,
your health insurance will pay for
consultations with doctors, specialists, and
other heath care providers.
Your books and supplies can be purchased
from the campus bookstore such as;
Your college health insurance coverage will
begin on the first day of the month of your
school term. Please contact the International
Office, to pick-up your Campus Care Health
Insurance Card.
Classes Begin
Starting times will vary based on your
program. You will be expected to be
in class on time with your books and
supplies.
Pencils / Pens
Notebook
3-Ring Binder
USB Drive
Text Books
Computer (optional)
Student Card
St. Clair College SportsPlex
The Windsor Campus SportsPlex is a state-ofthe-art 80,000 sq. ft. facility that is the envy of
this region. It houses a triple gym which is the
only one of its kind in Southwestern Ontario,
a 10,000 sq. ft. fitness centre complete with
the latest equipment, an indoor
running track and 12 team rooms
for varsity athletics. It is strategically
located right on campus, across from
Quittenton Hall residence.
Contact:
Cecilia Chin at cchin@stclaircollege.ca
Quitenton Hall is St. Clair College’s student residence apartments. Each apartment
includes; two bedrooms each with a double bed, private work area, closet and dresser,
satalite television, and shared two person living room, 3-piece bathroom, and kitchenette.
On campus just minutes away from classes.
Rent costs will vary based on academic, summer, or winter semesters (approximatly $5000
for September - April). For the most current rates see www.stclairrez.ca/rates.html
Space is limited so you will want to obtain a spot on the waiting list as soon as you receive
your acceptance letter from St. Clair College.
For more information about Quitenton Hall and to apply online go to www.stclairrez.ca
RENTing CHECKLIST
You will need to provide the following
documentation when renting in Canada.
___
___
___
___
Photo ID Passport
Student Visa & Permit
St. Clair Student ID
Proof of Income (Bank Statement, GIC)
You will need to be able to provide the
following standard payments when renting;
homestay housing
You may be able to obtain home stay housing with a Canadian family through a third-party homestay
service such as The Canadian Home Stay Network at www.CanadaHomestayInternational.com *
___ First and Last Month’s Rent
___ Security Deposit
Fill out an application on their website and an agent will arrange a personalized match with a Canadian
host based on mutual interest, lifestyles and educational goals.
Be prepared to pay monthly rent and
expenses for the duration of your stay.
Rates will vary based on location, duration of stay, and utilities (approximatly $800 a montu; $6,400
September-April)
Windsor Apartments and Renting
Apartment and housing rental bookings are the responsibility of the student. You will need to present the required documents located in the Renting
Checklist.
Search “Apartments” or “Renting”
in “Windsor, Ontario” online at
GottaRent.com* and Kijiji.ca* for
most recent listings.
*Club Riverside located in downtown Windsor, Ontario offers students hotel style residence
with rates ranging from $400 - $700 a month. For more information and to apply online
visit www.ClubRiverside.ca/moreinfo
*St. Clair College is in no way affiliated with the websites and/or companies thereof by act of providing the above information. The information is provided as a general guide from use of publicly available information.
Windsor Restaurants
Windsor is not only a second home to
many diverse cultures and religions,
but it also hosts a variety of diverse
restaurants inspired from around the
globe.
Windsor Guide
WINDSOR, ONTARIO is a great place to
live, work and study where all people can
feel safe and accepted.
PLACES OF WORSHIP
Indian - Tikka
In Canada people of all cultural backgrounds
are free to practice the religion of their choice.
Windsor has a variety of temples, gurdwaras,
mosques, and churches. The International
Department will be happy to introduce you to
the religious or ethnic practices in Windsor.
Indian Restaurants
Tandoori Taste of India
House of India
9733 Tecumseh Rd
519.735.6970
325 Ouellette Ave.
519.256.1122
Chinese Restaurants
Jade Chinese
Cuisine
May Wah Inn
Chinese Cuisine
157 Wyandotte St. West
519.256.7117
1689 University Ave. West
519.256.4755
Vietnamese Restaurant
Mexican Restaurant
Pho Nguyen Hoang
Palenque
510 Wyandotte Street West
519.977.0852
4736 Wyandotte St E
519.945.2688
Hungarian Restaurant
Ukranian Restaurant
Blue Danube
Restaurant & Lounge
Hikari Japanese
Restaurant
1235 Ottawa St.
519.252.0246
345 Victoria Ave.
519.255.7711
Ethiopian Restaurants
Somali Restaurant
2127 University Ave. West
519.971.8763
FOOD
Windsor is proud to be one of the top
agricultural regions in Canada, and because of
that we also have some of the best local foods
in our grocery stores and restaurants. There
are also many restaurants and grocery stores
that offer exotic and diverse foods and cultural
dishes.
Vietnamese - Phuong Trang
Marathon Ethiopian
Restaurant
60 University Ave. West
519.253.2215
Caribbean Restaurants
Russian Restaurants
Caribbean Heat
and Canadian Twist
Matryoshka
SHOPPING
Italian Restaurants
Thai Restaurant
Windsor has plenty of supermarkets, malls
and other stores where you may purchase
food and supplies. Within one kilometre of St.
Clair’s Main Campus is an outlet mall that has
great upscale clothing stores, and restaurants
(i.e., Hugo Boss, Tommy Hilfiger, Nike, Calvin
Klein, Aeropostale, and Urban Planet.) Other
popular shopping locations are the Devonshire
Mall, Tecumseh Mall, and Wal-Mart which are
all located along major Windsor Transit Bus
routes.
Spago Trattoria E Pizzeria
Basil Court
PHONE AND INTERNET
There are a number of providers for mobile
and internet service in Windsor. As a college
student, you may be entitled to special voice
and data plans. These services come in a wide
range of options, so the choice is yours.
397 Wyandotte St. East
226.674.0900
Ethiopian - Vegetable Platter
www.fido.ca
www.koodomobile.ca
www.telusmobility.ca
Phone & Internet Suppliers
Rogers Communications
www.rogers.ca
Bell Canada www.bell.ca
Cogeco www.cogeco.ca
327 Ouellette Ave.
519.252.5609
Canadian Restaurants
(Your general budget for communication services should be about $50
CDN per month). For more information on all of the items/services you
may want to check the following websites:
Mobile Phone
FIDO KOODO Mobile
TELUS 614 Erie St. East
519.252.9099
504 Pelissier Street
519.991-0002
The Lumberjack
Stars of the Game
475 Tecumseh Rd. East
519.254.5538
58 Sandwich West Pkwy.
519.250.7827
Mexican - Enchilada
Chinese - Sweet and Sour Pork
(closest to the College)
St. Clair College Account Login Tutorials
Student Email “St.Clair Connect ID”
Student Email is used to keep in contact with your professors,
and receive important documents, assignments, test reviews,
etc.
St. Clair Computer Labs and Internet Login
Obtain St.Clair Connect ID from Self Service (1-time setup)
- Go to your Self-Service Login information and follow the steps.
Step One
You will be prompted when using St. Clair computers to enter your
student ID and password.
- Then proceed to click “Self-Service Click Here”
User ID
You must enter your personal student number that is located on your
student ID card along with the letter “W” as shown in the window below.
- Click on “Campus Personal Information” from the menu; then click
“Email Addresses” within the menu.
(Figure 1 - St. Clair Connect Homepage)
- Follow the steps on this page and add your personal email address
to register and setup your St. Clair Connect ID.
Password
Your password will be the first two letters of your first name and first
two letters of your last name CAPITALIZED along with the last four
digits of your student number.
W0207130
JOSM7130
Using St. Clair Online Resources
Visit www.stclaircollege.ca and click the Current Students menu on the right-hand side of the College
website to choose either the Self-Ser vice Login
Login, Blackboard Login or the Student Email Login
Step One
Go to www.stclaircollege.ca, and click on the “Current Students” tab
then click on “Student Email Login”.
Step Two
You will see a website that looks like the one in Figure1. Click on the
“Sign-In Here” button.
Step Three
You will see a website that looks like the one in Figure 2. Type in your
username and password and click “Sign In”. You will be taken to your
emaill inbox as shown in Figure 3.
(Figure 2 - Email Login)
User ID
Your user ID will be your first name and your full last name with a
period “ . ” between. Example; john.smith
Followed by (@stclairconnect.ca)
Username = john.smith@stclairconnect.ca
Password
Your password will be the first two letters of your first and last name
CAPITALIZED along with the last four digits of your student number.
(Figure 3 - St. Clair Connect Inbox)
Example Name: John Smith Student Number: 0207130
Password = JOSM7130
Blackboard Login Steps
Self-Service Login Steps
Self-Service is used to check your schedule, select elective
courses, view your final grades, and other information regarding
your College account.
Example Name: John Smith Student Number: 0207130
Password = JOSM7130
Step One
You will see a website that looks like the one below.
Step One
Click on the Student Email Login from www.stclaircollege.ca. You will be
taken to a website that looks like the one to the right.
Step Two
User ID
You must enter your personal student number that is located on your
student ID card along with the letter “W” as shown in the window
below.
Password
Your password will be the first two letters of your first name and first
two letters of your last name CAPITALIZED along with the last four
digits of your student number.
Blackboard is used to get information from your
professors such as assignments and notes and may be
used to check your grades during the semester.
W0207130
JOSM7130
User ID
You must enter your personal student number that is located
on your student ID card along with the letter “W” as shown in
the window to the right.
Password
Your password is your date of birth written as
year/month/day.
Example Name: John Smith
Password = 19910428
Birth Date: May 28 1991
W0207130
19910528
MY NOTEPAD
Working in
Canada
We have designed this notepad for you to make notes of important information you may find that
is not included in this Guide. We recommend that you utilize this Guide to store information such
as important dates, professors’ email addresses, supplies that you may need and other information
you think is important.
NOTES
Working During Your Studies
The Canadian government supports the idea of international
students working part time to offset many of the costs associated
with studying in Canada—e.g., tuition fees, accommodation,
food, entertainment, etc.
Therefore, start from June 1, 2014, students enrolled full time in
academic programs are allowed to work up to 20 hours per week
on or off campus and work full time during vacation breaks.
Contact the St. Clair College International Office for details.
For additional information about
student work permits, please visit:
www.cic.gc.ca/english/
information/applications/workstudents.asp
Working After Graduation
Upon completion of your postsecondary or post diploma studies,
a post-graduate open work permit is available to graduates. This
permit is valid for 1 - 3 years based on a student’s program of
study.
For official information about student work permits, eligibility, and
application process.
Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/study/work-postgrad.asp
For general information about
working in Canada, and finding jobs
in Windsor, Ontario, please visit:
www.cic.gc.ca
www.jobbank.gc.ca
www.indeed.ca
Immigration to Canada
The Canadian government understands that after graduating from
college and working full time that many international students may
wish to stay in Canada and pursue a path towards becoming a
Canadian citizen.
After 12-months post-graduation skilled work experience,
international students with temporary residency may apply for
permanent residency through the Canada Experience Class (CEC)
Please visit http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/cec/index.asp
for the most up to date information, eligibility, and application
requirements.
EMAIL ADDRESSES
our focus is you
4 Great Reasons to Choose
St. Clair College
International students who study and graduate are
eligible to work in Canada.
9 out of 10 graduates are employed within six months
of graduation.
Our public college campuses are located in safe,
clean communities, that are in the heart of North
America’s technology and manufacturing centres.
Access to more than 20 universities through St. Clair
College’s transfer agreements.
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