Students

International Student Supports

International Student Immigration, Arrival, Transition and Cultural Support 

The International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) is here to assist you with your questions you may have as an international student at USask. Whether you are new to Canada, or you have been here for a while - we can help! 

International Students can: 

  • Receive information about travelling, arriving and settling in Canada 
  • Get help with study permits, visas, working eligibility during and after studies completion 
  • Ask questions about student life in Canada, Saskatoon and at the University of Saskatchewan 
  • Get involved in events and social activities and make new friends 
  • Get one on one advising services for immigration and non-immigration questions 
  • Attend group sessions on topics such as employment, taxes, immigration requirements 
  • Receive support during unexpected life events and much more

USask Students studying overseas

Study Abroad, Awards and Travel Safety

ISSAC supports all USask students who wish to travel abroad with the University of Saskatchewan. Through ISSAC's various programs and services, the centre is a place where students can:

  • Apply to go on a Student Exchange Program at one of our international partners
  • Take part in summer programs offered by our international partners
  • Get travel safety support and complete the University's pre-departure process
  • Apply for Student travel awards and scholarships
  • Get support while studying abroad with the university
  • Support risk assessment and emergency planning

Intercultural Programming

ISSAC supports the university internationalization initiatives by offering intercultural programs.. Through ISSAC, ratified student associations can:

  • Become members in the Global Connections Network
  • Apply for support for student-led events that are open to all students
  • Take part in the planning and delivery of the annual Global Village event
  • Building Bridges Progamming - An opportunity for international, Indigenous and domestic students to learn and build multicultural relationships and understanding through informal and semiformal activities, workshops, sharing circles and events

Events

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Staff

Isabella Barrieses
International Education Officer


Bassey Bassey
International Education Officer. Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser (RISIA).


Leslie Bowditch
International Education Officer, Study Abroad and Student Mobility


Jordan Hartshorn
Senior International Education Officer, Regulated International Student Immigration Advisor (RISIA) (On leave)


Weifan Li
International Education officer


Mirjana Mandaric
Immigration and Settlement Coordinator, Regulated International Student Immigration Adviser (RISIA)


Erasmo Mendez
International Education Officer


Saalimah Saeed
International Education Officer