International Student Information and FAQ

First Semester Students*

Registration/Timetable build begins Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

*First semester students are not required to build their own timetable. See the information at the top of this webpage.

Final Semester Students

Registration/Timetable selection begins Wednesday, April 14, 2021.

All Remaining Students

Registration/Timetable selection begins Wednesday, April 21, 2021.

*First semester students are not required to build their own timetable. See the information at the top of this webpage.

Block Based to Course Based Registration

The Block Based to Course Based registration will begin on Monday, April 26, 2021. This is where timetable selection will open up to include the following:

• Continuing Education sections
• Courses from other semesters for your program
• Courses that could potentially be showing as N/A prior to this date in your registration area

If your study permit expires before you complete your study program, you will need to apply for an extension. This can be done from within Canada and must be completed before the permit expires.

Learn more about extending your study permit and how to consult with an International Student Advisor at Centennial. 

How does an international student get health insurance?

All registered international students at Centennial College are covered by a comprehensive health insurance plan offered through guard.me. This insurance is mandatory for all international students and is included in your fees. The health insurance policy provides coverage for emergency medical services that is valid all over the world, except for your country of origin. For more information on enrolling for health insurance coverage click on this link.

If you are an International student who wants to change programs, or if your program was suspended due to COVID-19, please contact the International department at international@centennialcollege.ca.

If who wish to complete a program transfer or remittance to a program you can do so through our Virtual Registration Services.  

3 EASY STEPS to Access Virtual Registration Services:

1. Log in to myCentennial
2. Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
3. Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. PLEASE ONLY SUBMIT ONE REQUEST. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.

If you require a Letter of Enrolment, Co-op Work Permit Letter, or Bank Letter, please complete the International Student Confirmation of Enrolment Letter Request Form. Your request can take up to 10 business days to process and your letter will be sent your myCentennial email account.

If you are an international student experiencing financial challenges and are unable to complete your payment, please contact our International Department at gbrown@centennialcollege.ca for assistance identifying financial options that may be available.

There are several options available to students who are having problems building their timetable:

• Email us at international@centennialcollege.ca
• Contact your Success Advisor.
• Login to myCentennial and complete the Registration Services request form. Click here for step by step instructions on submitting your registration request

Web Registration Guides

• Web Registration Step-by-step Guide: Block Based
• Web Registration Step-by-step Guide: Course Based
• Web Registration Video Guide: Block-based Programs
• Web Registration Video Guide: Course-based Programs
• How to read timetable

You can drop a class using our Virtual Registration Services.

3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services:

1. Log in to myCentennial
2. Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
3. Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.

You can make a fee payment online or by phone.

To pay online:

• Log in to myCentennial using your Centennial Student ID and password.
• Select the Student Services tab on the left side of the screen.
• Click Registration
• Under the Registration Information section, click on payment

To pay by phone, please call 416-289-5300 and pay your fees with the assistance of our Enrolment Services Representatives. Payment can be made by Credit Card.

Call us at 416-289-5300 and one of our Client Services representatives will assist you.

Students who have paid their fees, can access myCentennial (Beginning April 14th for students in their first or last semester and April 21st for all students) to build their timetable. If there are challenges picking up the courses you need, please access our Virtual Registration Services to submit your request for assistance.

3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services

1. Log in to myCentennial
2. Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
3. Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.

You can register in a communications (COMM) or general education (GNED) course using our Virtual Registration Services.

3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services

1. Log in to myCentennial
2. Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
3. Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.

COMM999 and MATH999 on your timetable are not active courses. These codes reserve a spot on your timetable until while we await the results of a skills assessment. COMM999 reserves a spot on your timetable for your English course until you have taken your English Skills Assessment and your score has been applied to your timetable. MATH999 reserves a spot on your timetable for your math course until you have taken your Math Skills Assessment and your score has been applied to your timetable.

Haven’t completed your English Skills or Math Skills Assessment? Book your skills assessment now.

If a course section is full, it is recommended you choose another section. If the course that is full is your preference, please access our Virtual Registration Services and submit a request to add a course to your timetable.

3 Easy Steps to Access Virtual Registration Services

1. Log in to myCentennial
2. Go to Registration Services (under Registration Information)
3. Submit your request. Your request will be directed to your School for processing. Please only submit one request. A team member will contact you if they require more information or further action is required.

To request a completed Academic Purposes Application, please call us at 416-289-5300.

To request a completed Declaration of Attendance form, please call us at 416-289-5300.

Please send an email to the International Admissions Team/Representative for your region.

To discuss your academic standing, you can contact your Success Advisor. Due to COVID-19, Student Advisors are conducting sessions online or over the phone.

Due to COVID-19 in-person appointments are not possible. Follow these 5 STEPS to complete a Prior Learning Assessment Recognition (PLAR).

1. Contact your academic school for more information about PLAR. Please reach out to your program area via the Academic Schools Contact List, or contact a Success Advisor to obtain course outlines and faculty contact info.
2. If you have enough previous learning to qualify meet with a faculty member. Not sure if you qualify? CLICK HERE to complete the Self-Assessment Sheet. During COVID-19, we encourage you to communicate over email and/or arrange online meetings.
3. Complete the Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition form.
4. To pay your PLAR fee ($160.85) over the phone, please call Enrolment Services at 416-289-5300. PLEASE NOTE: The PLAR fee is non-refundable.  DO NOT submit the form before completing steps 1 through 3.
5. Complete your PLAR assessment(s).

A faculty member will assign a grade by completing the PLAR Form "FOR COLLEGE USE ONLY" section, and email the completed PLAR form to Student Records to post grades. Grades will be posted after Student Records confirms you have paid your PLAR fee payment.

Depending on the nature of your inquiry, you are encouraged to contact your Success Advisor to discuss your academics. If you are trying to reach a teacher, you should contact the Coordinator of your program to initiate those conversations. Click on the Academic Schools Contact List for access to the School contact lists.

Students who want to apply for Co-op should contact Career Services and Co-operative Education to talk to an advisor about requirements to apply for co-operative education.  You can email Co-operative Education at cooped@centennialcollege.ca or call 416-289-5209.

Congratulations on completing your program. We recommend you access myCentennial and complete a degree audit to ensure you have met all the requirements for graduation from your program. After you confirm that you have completed all the requirements of your program, you can submit an application to graduate.

Our Centre for Accessible Learning and Counselling Services (CALCS) is offering a full range of their services virtually. Our CALCs team is committed to providing continued services for student wellness and accessibility. You can book an appointment with a CALCS team member through our website at centennialcollege.ca/calcs (preferred way to connect during COVID-19). Alternatively, you may phone them at 416-289-5000 ext. 3850 or send an email to calcs@centennialcollege.ca.

It’s important to note that CALCS operations Monday to Friday and is not an emergency service. If you are experiencing an immediate crisis, please dial 911. For after-hours, non-emergency health and wellness supports, please contact:

Good2Talk Helpline: 1-866-925-5454 
Telehealth Ontario: 1 866-797-0000 
International Student Helpline / Online Supports: 1-844-451-9700, https://keepmesafe.myissp.com/Home/ 
Domestic Student Helpline / Online Supports: 1-877-390-7325 (https://realcampus.ca/centennial/)

While there are no in-person activities or sports running, there a number of recreational and wellness activities (i.e., fitness classes and tips, daily exercises, nutrition tips) being offered virtually through Centennial Colts:

Colts Instagram: @coltsathletics; @colts_highperformance

Twitter: @centennialColts

You Tube: https://m.youtube.com/channel/UCj3xnVFGSlDcN-DNAtt6y7Q

You can contact the Centennial College Student Association Incorporated (CCSAI) by email at info@ccsai.ca or visit CCSAI’s webpages. For a full listing of the services offered by CCSAI, including health plans and advocacy, visit CCSAI Access to Services and Events.

The Settling in with SaGE virtual orientation sessions are designed to help new international students make a smooth transition to life at Centennial College. Join the International Education, Services and Global Experience (SaGE) team as we walk you through the essentials of settling in, important immigration matters, finding accommodation in Canada, navigating your way through Toronto, and protecting yourself from scams. You'll also get to meet our team who will support you at every step of your college journey and answer any questions you may have. Register for each session today!

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It’s perfectly normal to feel anxious when starting postsecondary education. That is why Centennial College introduced its award-winning pre-orientation program, START Smart. The START Smart program for the winter semester is scheduled to take place the week of December 12 - 18. All students are welcome, but we find START Smart is especially helpful for those who are nervous, anxious, worried about starting college and/or fitting into the college environment.

We will provide updates on START Smart on our website soon, as they become available. You can register for START Smart using the Experience Centennial (EC) App.  The EC App can be downloaded for free from Google Play or the Apple App Store.  Once downloaded, you simply need to log into the app using your myCentennial sign on credentials and complete the initial brief profile questionnaire to create your account.  You can find START Smart among many other events, including Experience Centennial: Orientation, available for registration. For more information about the EC App, please visit Experience Centennial App.

Experience Centennial: Orientation is a two-day event that facilitates transitions into (and back to) the College with a focus on student exploration and holistic development. Participating students will make meaningful connections to the Centennial College community and have access to resources for academic, personal and professional success.  Experience Centennial: Orientation includes Welcome Sessions, Program Information Sessions, Community Building and Social programs, as well as Student Panels that address commonly asked questions.

Experience Centennial: Orientation for Winter 2021 will take place January 5 - 14. For more information, visit Experience Centennial: Orientation and view our videos.

We know that, as students, things are busy and it can seem impossible to find the time to get involved outside of class – Experience Centennial is here to help! We want to ensure you have the opportunity to experience everything Centennial College has to offer. That why you should make sure you get the Experience Centennial App, the official student engagement platform that shows Centennial College students everything going on at the College. If you are looking for an event, specific resources or searching for community, the EC App is definitely for you.

The Social Insurance Number (SIN) is a 9-digit number that you need to work in Canada. A SIN is issued to one person only and it cannot legally be used by anyone else.

To apply for a SIN on-line, you must provide a valid primary document that proves your identity and legal status in Canada; a valid secondary document to confirm your identity; and a proof of address as a permanent resident, you will need to provide your Confirmation of Permanent Residence issued by Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC).

As a temporary resident, you will need to provide either your study permit, work permit or visitor record issued by IRCC, indicating that you are authorized to work in Canada.

Contact IRCC, online at Canada.ca or by telephone at 1-888-242-2100, to find out more information on your eligibility to work in Canada.

For more information about the documents required to apply for a SIN, visit Canada.ca.

Apply online. For detailed instructions on the application process, visit the Canada.ca.