Campus & Community Life
Canadian Campus & Community Life
Campus and community life in Canada — clubs and student unions, international-student services, mental-health support, equity and Indigenous support, and finding community.
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What this hub covers
- Student Clubs, Unions and Societies at Canadian UniversitiesStudent unions, clubs and societies — what's the difference · How to find and join clubs as a new student · Why clubs matter for international students
- International Student Services and Orientation in CanadaWhat an international student office does · Orientation — your first week, organised · Immigration and study-permit advising
- Mental Health and Wellness Support at Canadian UniversitiesLooking after your wellbeing is normal and expected · Campus counselling and wellness centres · Peer support and student-led wellness
- Equity, Diversity and Indigenous Student Support on Canadian CampusesInclusion is built into the campus structure · Equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) offices · Multicultural and faith-neutral student centres
- On-Campus Jobs and Finding Community as a Student in CanadaCampus jobs are about more than the paycheque · Types of on-campus jobs to look for · Where and how to find campus work
Guides for Canada
5 of 5 guides in this hub are for Canada.
Student Clubs, Unions and Societies at Canadian Universities
How student clubs, course societies and student unions work at Canadian universities — and how international students join, lead or start them.
Read guideInternational Student Services and Orientation in Canada
What international student offices and orientation programs in Canada offer — immigration advising, peer mentoring, settlement help and first-week onboarding.
Read guideMental Health and Wellness Support at Canadian Universities
How to access campus counselling, wellness services, peer support and crisis lines in Canada — practical, non-clinical guidance on official student-support resources.
Read guideEquity, Diversity and Indigenous Student Support on Canadian Campuses
What EDI offices, multicultural and international student centres, Indigenous student services and accessibility offices offer students on Canadian campuses.
Read guideOn-Campus Jobs and Finding Community as a Student in Canada
How campus jobs — work-study, library, residence and research-assistant roles — build networks and community, distinct from study-permit work rules.
Read guideStudying in Canada
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Universities, entrance tests, costs and visa facts for Canada — all in one place, each linked to its official source.
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