International Student and Study Abroad Centre
The International Student and Study Abroad Centre (ISSAC) is a central support unit and a campus partner for all students, staff, and faculty. ISSAC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming, globally aware and inclusive campus community.
- 1-306-966-4925
- international.students@usask.ca
- study.abroad@usask.ca
- itr.admin@usask.ca
- studenttravel.award@usask.ca
- Address
- Room 80, Place Riel, 1 Campus Drive, University of Saskatchewan
- Hours
- ISSAC Office - 8:30am to 4:30 p.m. Monday to Friday.
- The Global Connections Student Lounge - 8:30am to 10:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
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
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)
