Arrival Services

Fanshawe College offers a range of services to help you prepare for your arrival. We encourage you to attend events both before and after you come to Canada to learn about resources and supports for full-time students and ensure your academic success.

International Student Form

All Fanshawe students starting a new program must complete the International Student Form. Your International Student form will let us know your date of arrival, arrival address and flight information. Please complete the International Student Form and upload your Passport Request (PPR) or your Port of Entry (POE) study permit approval letter no later than the dates listed below. For some students, these documents won’t arrive in time to meet the deadline. Don’t worry! We see this all the time. If that happens, we will continue to support you and will have several options available to you and it may still be possible for you to start your program on time.

 

For students starting:

September 9, 2026: ISF deadline is August 10, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26F Term)

January 6, 2027: ISF deadline is December 9, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 27W Term)

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

May 11, 2026 start: ISF deadline is April 27, 2026 at 04:00 p.m. ET (select 26SAT Term)

July 6, 2026 start: ISF deadline is June 29, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26SAT2 Term)

September 7, 2026 start: ISF deadline is August 17, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26FAT Term)

November 2, 2026 start: ISF deadline is October, 26, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26FAT2 Term)

January 11, 2027 start: ISF deadline is December 14, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26WAT Term)

March 8, 2027, start: ISF deadline is March 1, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. ET (select 26WAT Term)

 

Shuttle Services 

We are pleased to provide a complimentary airport shuttle service to students arriving in Canada for the first time. Note: The complimentary shuttle service, delivered through our partnership with RobertQ Airbus, is from Toronto’s Pearson Airport to London, St. Thomas, or Woodstock only.

  • London Campuses: Students will be delivered to Robert Q depot- 105 Wharncliffe Road South, London, Ontario
  • St Thomas Campus: Students will be delivered to 120 Bill Martyn Pkwy., St. Thomas, Ontario
  • Woodstock Campus: Students will be delivered to 369 Finkle Street, Woodstock, Ontario

 

*Students will be responsible for arranging their own transportation from the drop-off location to their home address (i.e.: taxi or Uber). Students also have the opportunity to supplement the provided RobertQ service at their own expense and be directly dropped off at their home address. You can do this before you arrive in Canada, or at the RobertQ desk when you check in after arriving at the Toronto Pearson Airport.

 

For September 2026, the shuttle service will be offered from August 8 to September 8, 2026.
For January 2027, the shuttle service will be offered from December 5, 2026 to January 5, 2027.

 

Students arriving with family members or pets or travelling to the Simcoe Campus must book their own transportation and may qualify for a transportation credit of up to $100 CAD. Select Yes for the shuttle on your International Student Form to receive our approved transportation options.
 
 

Students arriving at the London International Airport (YXU) can arrange local transportation (i.e., taxi, Uber) upon arrival to their destination within London and may also be considered for a transportation credit.   

 

Arriving in Canada

Ensure you’re prepared for arrival by reviewing important information about entering Canada. When you arrive in Canada, you’ll meet a border services officer who will make sure you meet some basic requirements. 

To enter Canada, you must:

  • Have a valid travel document, such as a passport
  • Have the port of entry letter of introduction that the visa office sent you when they approved your study permit
    • This letter has your permit reference number, which we use to issue your study permit.
  • Have a copy of a valid letter of acceptance from your school
  • Have letters of reference or any other documents that the visa office told you to bring
  • Have a valid electronic travel authorization (eTA), a valid visitor visa (temporary resident visa), a valid green card (or equivalent official proof of U.S. status) or another valid travel document
    • If you have a valid eTA, it’ll be linked to the passport you used to apply for your study permit.
  • Have enough money for your stay (the amount you will need can vary—it depends on things such as how long you will stay, and whether you will stay in a hotel, or with friends or with relatives)
  • Be in good health
  • Have no criminal or immigration-related convictions
  • Convince an immigration officer that
    • You have ties—such as a job, home, financial assets or family—that will take you back to your home country
    • You will leave Canada at the end of your visit
  • Have valid immigration medical exam results (Check here to see if you are exempt)
    • Your exam is valid for 12 months from the day you get it.
    • It must be valid on the day you enter Canada.
    • If your exam expires before you enter Canada, you need to get another medical exam.
      • This applies even if your letter of introduction is still valid.
  • Proof that you’ll leave Canada at the end of your stay

Have questions about preparing to arrive in Canada?

Find additional important information on the Government of Canada website:

 

Health Insurance

Learn about Morcare/Alumo, the health insurance plan provided to all international students as part of their student fees. Your health Insurance coverage will begin 30 days prior to your term start date. Early arrival coverage applies to first-year students only (does not include EAP students). This is a one-time benefit that applies to medical services.  

You will not be able to print your insurance card, download the Morcare App or opt-in dependent family members until after the 10th day of class. If you need to visit a medical clinic before you have your card, please keep your payment receipts and mail your claim after the 10th day for reimbursement. 

As a student, you may purchase a family plan at any time within 30 days of your program start date. If you need to purchase family coverage outside of your eligibility period due to birth of a child, or arrival of your family members, please contact Morcare/Alumo within 30 days of the event to discuss whether you qualify.


Orientation day and International Welcome

Orientation schedule of events

Orientation day, happening on September 8, 2026, is an introduction to your program and the services you can access to support your student journey. 

All students starting a new program are required to attend! 

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I contact the International Centre?

Review our services and contact information. 

How can I access international student services?

Student Support Services are delivered both online and in-person. Connect with a Student Life Coordinator Monday through Friday, from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. EST (Eastern Standard Time) for an online appointment. Book an appointment.