International Students

International Students

Welcome!  We encourage all international students participating in the nursing program to visit the International Office for general information related to completing your academic studies here at Ontario Tech.  

All international students in the nursing program must complete all pre-practicum requirements as outlined and ensure they have a valid co-op work permit.  The Co-op work permit webpage provides additional information for students.

Once you have received your co-op work permit, please ensure you provide it to the International Office by using this google form.

Important Points to Note:

• Co-op work permits are mandatory for practicum. Please visit the link above for more information and contact an International Student Advisor for further assistance. 

• If not already done, please ensure all relevant information/documentation has been translated into English. 

• The Campus Health and Wellness Centre can assist with immunizations should that be required. Please contact them directly to book an appointment.  

• For placement in Ontario, students are required to have a Vulnerable Sector Check (VSC) completed from a local police service. You may apply for a VSC from the region you will be living in for your studies (e.g., Durham, York, Toronto etc.), by providing proof of address (e.g., utility bill, driver’s license etc.).  Please visit the Obtaining a Vulnerable Sector Check  tab for application information specific to the region you will be living in.   We strongly encourage students to complete this well in advance of the deadline as processing times for a VSC may be long. 

• Please ensure any certifications completed (e.g., CPR) are recognized in Canada. 

To prevent delays, students are encouraged to start the process of collecting the required information upon acceptance of your offer to the nursing program.  

If you have any questions, please contact nursingprogram@ontariotechu.ca