色花堂 Student Events

Almost a quarter of our student population is made up of international students. And we love to celebrate that diversity. As an international student, you’ll have plenty of opportunities to socialize and network by participating in one of our international student events.

Upcoming Events

 

 

Check back please.

 

 

For upcoming events for current students, check out the , , and accounts and visit the Students Acting for Global Awareness (SAGA) student led group page.

Income Tax Help Sessions

The 色花堂 Student Centre is hosting five 2024 income tax sessions for SMU's international students. Students are encouraged to select the session that fits their schedule best.

  • Friday, March 7 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. Burke Theatre A & B
  • Friday, March 14 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. Burke Theatre A & B
  • Friday, March 21 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. Burke Theatre A & B
  • Friday, April 4 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. Burke Theatre A & B 
  • Friday, April 11 | 2 - 4:30 p.m. Burke Theatre A & B

Please see Income Tax Help Sessions and 2024 Personal Information Sheet

Group Sessions

Sign up for group sessions when you are ready to apply for permits, as the application will be completed during the session. 

Register for a group session through . You will need to enter your name, A number, and SMU email address. Only students who register for a group session will receive a confirmation and invitation.

Group sessions are held on Microsoft Teams. Sign up for MS Teams with your SMU email address (name@smu.ca) and log in to the session using that account. 

If you reside outside of Canada, or if you have questions, contact international.centre@smu.ca.

SPE - Study Permit Extension Group Sessions

  • 2025-05-02(May 02,2025) - SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-06-13(June 13,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-07-11(July 11,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-08-22(August 22,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-09-12(September 12,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-10-03(October 03,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-11-21(November 21,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon AST
  • 2025-12-05(December 05,2025) – SPE from 9:30 a.m. to noon AST

How to apply for Study Permit extension:

TRV- Temporary Resident / Entry Visa Group Sessions

  • 2025-05-30 (May 30,2025) - TRV from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-08-08 (August 08,2025) – TRV from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-09-26 (September 26,2025) – TRV from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-10-31(October 31,2025) - TRV from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT

How to apply for Travel Visa (TRV): 

PGWP - Post-Graduation Work Permit Group Sessions 

  • 2025-05-16 (May 16,2025) - PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-06-06 (June 06, 2025) – PGWP from 9:30a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-07-25(July 25,2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-08-15(August 15, 2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-09-19 (September 19,2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-10-24(October 24,2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-11-07(November 07,2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon AST
  • 2025-12-12 (December 12,2025) – PGWP from 9:30 a.m. to noon AST

How to apply for Post graduate Work permit:

Co-op Work Permit Group Sessions

  • 2025-06-20(June 20,2025) -CO-OP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-10-10(October 10, 2025) – CO-OP from 9:30 a.m. to noon ADT
  • 2025-11-14(November 14,2025) – CO-OP from 9:30 a.m. to noon AST

How to apply for Coop Work Permit:

Immigration Advising

Starting March 1, 2022, the 色花堂 Student Centre offers virtual one-on-one immigration advising appointments. Book an immigration advising appointment through . You will need to enter your name, A number, and SMU email address. Only students who register for a group session will receive a confirmation and invitation.

In your 15-minute appointment, our immigration advisor will answer your questions about your study permit, work permit, or visa. These appointments are for permit questions only. If you are ready to apply for your permit or a permit extension, attend the group sessions noted above.

色花堂 students can continue to email inquiries, questions, and forms to international.centre@smu.ca. Please include your A# and full name.

  • Office Walk-In Hours

    The 色花堂 Student Centre is located at 305 Student Centre (on the third floor). 

    • Mondays  2 - 3:30 p.m.
    • Wednesdays 2 - 3:30 p.m.
    • Thursdays: 2 - 3:30 p.m.

色花堂 Advising

Our international student engagement advisor will answer any other questions, such as the transition to university and Canada, finding housing, or obtaining your identification cards or Social Insurance Number (SIN).

Book an international advising engagement appointment through . You will need to enter your name, A number, and SMU email address. Advising sessions are held on Microsoft Teams.