To help to start the higher study journey remotely due to COVID19 situation, Bangladeshi Scholars' Association at University of Calgary arranged this session for the new comers.

1. Newcomers’ Information Session
Bangladeshi Scholars’ Association (BSA) at University of Calgary
Sunday, September 6, 2020
10:00-11:00 AM
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2. Welcome!
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Welcome to the Newcomers’ Information session. I would like to take this opportunity
to acknowledge the traditional territories of the people of the Treaty 7 region in
Southern Alberta, which includes the Blackfoot Confederacy (comprising the Siksika,
Piikani, and Kainai First Nations), as well as the Tsuut’ina First Nation, and the Stoney
Nakoda (including the Chiniki, Bearspaw, and Wesley First Nations). The City of Calgary
is also home to Métis Nation of Alberta, Region 3.

3. Session Outline
After Arrival
1. Living in Calgary: What to know (Housing, transit)
2. Bank account
3. Health insurance
4. SIN
5. Study permit
6. PGWP
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Remote Study
1. Course Registration, D2L
2. Method of Class, quizzes, midterm, final,
grading, Role and expectations from
supervisors
3. Management of tuition fees & funding during
covid
Q&A

4. Getting Ready to Register!
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Course Registration
Read the course description and any
restrictions CAREFULLY!
❏ Go to “Schedule Builder” and
find the course
❏ View the “Results” panel to see
the course’s details
Additional Info:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calen
dar/current/course-desc-main.html
Enrollment Appointment
❏ Enrollment appointment - date and time to
begin course registration
❏ MyUCalgary (my.ucalgary.ca) to register for
courses
Initialize Registration
Complete registration initialization
FIRST!
❏ Log in to My UCalgary
❏ Home tab and scroll down to
about the middle of the page
❏ click on "Initialize Registration" or
"Enroll"
❏ Follow the prompts that appear
on the screen
Be sure to register on time so you can get the best course selection!

5. Planning Course Schedule
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To get help preparing for registration, you may book an appointment with an advisor from your faculty.
Advisors can help you choose courses to take based on the requirements of your degree.
Some useful links
❏ How to Register: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration/how-register
❏ Enrollment Appointment: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/registration/enrolment-appointments
❏ Course Registration Guide: https://grad.ucalgary.ca/current-students/registration/course-registration

6. D2L (d2l.ucalgary.ca)
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❏ Home to your course materials - lectures, slides, assignments, instructions… almost everything.
❏ Anywhere you have a reliable Internet connection, you can access your course from any device at any time.
Useful link: https://conted.ucalgary.ca/info/d2lintro.jsp

7. Mode of Class During COVID19
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Assignment/Term paper submission in D2L
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● Always use UCalgary email and take a screenshot of the confirmation of upload to D2L
and/or keep the sent notice in your email box
● Notify your instructor if notice any discrepancies
● If a class is “web based”, any final exam/assessment will be online as well
Mixed Delivery of Courses
- Contents that is delivered live will also be
recorded, made available asynchronously
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● Courses in Fall-2020 - combination of face-to-face and online or remote learning
● For in-person classes: small classes and experiential learning opportunities i.e., labs,
tutorials, and seminars
● The remainder of learning will be done through online or remote delivery
Check which courses/course components
(lectures, labs, tutorials) are online and which
are on-campus
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● Lectures: Classroom-based instruction
● Labs: Smaller, more individual course components that supplement your lectures
● Tutorials: Supplement to lecture
○ Provide opportunities to ask questions, discuss course/reading material and
receive additional assistance.
Technology required for online class
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● Access to a computer that has a microphone and camera
● Stable internet connection
○ Assignment submission
● Any issue? Talk to your instructor
Useful link
https://grad.ucalgary.ca/covid-19-information-graduate-students/fall-2020-graduate-studies-faq
https://www.ucalgary.ca/current-students/fall-2020-term-faq

8. Understanding Course Components
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Synchronous: Students must participate or engage
at the scheduled time(s).
Asynchronous: Students may engage with the
course materials at a time that is convenient for
them.
Hybrid: Some synchronously + Some
asynchronously.
This scheduling information will not appear in the
published class times in PeopleSoft; it may appear in
the “Class Notes.”
** Change courses/sections by the
add/drop/swap deadlines in September
Check the academic schedule:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/a
cademic-schedule.html
More resources
https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/student-
centre/understanding-course-listings
https://conted.ucalgary.ca/info/online-resources.jsp

9. Research and Expectations
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● Develop a personalized plan that allows each person to conduct research remotely to the fullest extent
possible (e.g., 3 performing data analysis, literature review, modeling and computation, writing
manuscripts and applications, and planning)
● For community-based research: in-person meetings should be rescheduled as virtual meetings by
telephone, Skype, Zoom or similar
● Establish a communications plan with your supervisor clarifying how and when you will connect
● Discuss how you can make academic progress and set reasonable goals and expectations
● Prioritize activities, and discuss which activities can be ramped down, curtailed, or delayed and
possible alternatives that can limit potential research interruptions
● Maintain communication with your supervisor to share a clear understanding of expectations for how
your academic and research plans will proceedExpectations
Communication Planning
Possible Research Plan
Useful links
https://grad.ucalgary.ca/covid-19-information-graduate-students
https://grad.ucalgary.ca/sites/default/files/teams/3/FGS%20Guidelines%20for%20Remote%20Supervision_March2020.pdf

10. Tuition Fees: Thesis Based (Ms/PhD)
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Fall 2020 Winter 2021 Spring 2021 Summer 2021
Tuition fees (except MBA) $2,693.67 $2,693.67 $1,346.83 $1,346.83
Graduate Students Association $176.84
Extended Health Insurance 1
$326.58
Dental Insurance 1
$264.09
Group Insurance $11.00
Graduate Bursary Donation 2
$10.00
Campus Recreation $37.48 $37.48 $37.48
Student Services Fee $160.50 $160.50 $160.50
UPASS $155.00 $155.00
Athletics $25.88
$3,680.16 $3,072.53 1699.81 $1,346.83
You pay:
~$9,799.33/yr or
~$816.61/month
Note: Figures are provided above solely to give an idea. Please double check your fee structure
1 can be opted out of if you show proof of alternate coverage
2 can be opted out
= $8,081

11. Tuition Fees: Thesis Based (Ms/PhD)
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Fall 2021 * Winter 2022 * Spring 2022 * Summer 2022 *
Tuition fees (except MBA) $2,693.67
$1,292.72
$2,693.67
1,292.72
$1,346.83
$646.36
$1,346.83
$646.36
Graduate Students Association $176.84
Extended Health Insurance 1 $326.58
Dental Insurance 1 $264.09
Group Insurance $11.00
Graduate Bursary Donation 2 $10.00
Campus Recreation $37.48 $37.48 $37.48
Student Services Fee $160.50 $160.50 $160.50
UPASS $155.00 $155.00 $155.00
Athletics $25.88 $25.88
$2,460.09 1,671.58 $999.34 $646.36
Continuing Fees = $3,231.80
* Ms - After 1st year
* PhD - After Candidacy
You pay:
~$5,777.37/yr or
~$481.45/month
Note: Figures are provided above solely to give an idea. Please double check your fee structure
1 can be opted out of if you show proof of alternate coverage
2 can be opted out

12. Tuition Fees
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For thesis-based students
For course-based students
For more info:
https://www.ucalgary.ca/pubs/calendar/current/p-1-2.html

13. Paying Tuition
• Full Funded
• Auto-balance
• Payment plan
(Details: https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-and-fees/graduate-student-payment-plan)
• Self Funded
• 3 ways
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14. Paying Fees from BD - CIBC
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https://pay.cibc.com/calgary

15. Paying Fees from BD - WesternUnion
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https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-fees/pay-your-fees/global-pay

16. Online Banking (Canada)
https://www.ucalgary.ca/registrar/finances/tuition-and-fees 16

17. Funding Opportunities
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Graduate Award Database
https://iac01.ucalgary.ca/FGSA/Public/PublicHome.aspx
1. Graduate Award Competition (GAC)
2. Keep an eye on weakly GRADPost
3. Give attention to your application
4. Apply early
Additional sources
https://grad.ucalgary.ca/awards/award-opportunities/search-awards
https://www.educanada.ca/scholarships-bourses/non_can/index.aspx?lang=eng
https://gsa.ucalgary.ca/financial-support/

18. After you arrive...
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19. Study Permit
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❏ Permit you to study specific
program to specific university.
❏ Get your SP at your entry point in
Canada (i.e Vancouver, Toronto,
Montreal, Calgary) airport
immigration.
❏ It also states whether you are
eligible to work in Canada as a
student
❏ You MUST have your SP if you want
to complete your degree.
International Student Service, Immegration Support/Consultancy: issimmigration@ucalgary.ca

20. Your 1st Week After You Come Here
• Get your rental agreement (if not already)
• Go to registry office for –
• Health insurance
• Exchanging driving license (if you have any)
• List of registry agents - http://www.servicealberta.gov.ab.ca/find-a-registry-agent.cfm
• Go to Service Canada for SIN (if you are allowed to work)
• Open Bank account
• Add SIN, Bank account information to you UofC student record
• Submit SIN: https://www.ucalgary.ca/live-uc-ucalgary-site/sites/default/files/teams/1/student_records-updating_sin.pdf
• Bank account: https://www.ucalgary.ca/finance/files/finance/add_update-direct-deposit-information-portal.pd_.pdf
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21. Living in Calgary - What to Know
• Housing
• Location (what to consider)
• Distance from campus
• Rent
• rentfaster.ca
• kijiji.ca
• Facebook Marketplace
• Access to transit
• How many bus routes?
• Bus change required?
• Access to groceries
• Shared housing: Bangladeshi vs International
• Living Cost
• Low Income Transit Pass (Fair Entry Program)
• Driving License
• Exchanging Bangladeshi License
• Learning and Licensing here
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23. Health Insurance
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StudentCare app
https://my.ihaveaplan.c
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Get it from Registry office
https://www.alberta.ca
/registry-services.aspx

24. GSA H&D Plan for 2020-21
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If you are unsure
keep the coverage and defer your
opt-out to the July 2021 Change of
coverage period
If you opt-out
It would be for full year
If you did not use the plan
Unused Fall 2020 and Winter 2021
plan can be opted-out retroactively
during a specially set up change-of-
coverage date (July 2021)
For details: https://gsa.ucalgary.ca/health-dental-services

25. Bank Account in Canada
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26. Opening Canadian Bank Account (Remotely)
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https://www.rbcroyalbank.com/student-solution https://ucalgary.ca/live-uc-ucalgary-site/sites/default/files/teams/69/smart-start-ATB.pdf
ntruong@atb.commahir.selimbegovic@rbc.com
Both offer remote banking setup with “certain conditions”
Mail them to learn more
On-Campus

27. Be sure to
know the
Banks and
their offers
for students!
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When you
come (In-
Person)

28. Student Offers
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29. SIN
• A 9 digit number
• If you are permitted to work, SIN is required to work here and
get paid
• Currently, online application recommended (20-25 days)
• You will get SIN immediately if you visit Service Canada in person
(if allowed when you arrive)
• For details: https://www.canada.ca/en/employment-social-development/services/sin.html
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30. Post Graduation Work Permit (PGWP)
Eligibility & Length
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Completed a study program:
at a DLI
>8month
Led to a degree/diploma/certificate
Maintain full-time status
Except:
• the final semester
• OR approved leave from study
<8 months
Not Eligible
8-2 Years
Program length
2yr+
3yrs
More than 1
program
Combined length

31. PGWP: Eligibility for COVID19 Situation
Ensure following:
❏ Study permit (SP), OR
❏ Approved for a SP, OR
❏ Applied for a SP before starting your study program
AND
❖ You can begin your classes and complete up to 50% of your
program online (until April 30, 2021) AND
❖ if you complete the other 50% of your program in Canada
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32. PGWP: Important Notes
★ If you apply for your study permit before starting your
program, any time spent studying online from outside Canada
now counts toward the length of a post graduation work
permit.
★ No deduction from the length of your PGWP for remote study
until April 30, 2021.
★ You still need to be here after restrictions lift.
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33. BSA
• Official GSG to support Bangladeshi students at UofC
• Associated with GSA
• Volunteering opportunity
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34. BSA
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VP - Sports
PhD, Statistics
VP - Operations
MSc, Chemical Eng.
VP - Communication
MA, Educational Research
President
PhD, Bioinformatics
VP - Events
M.Eng., Mechanical Eng.
VP - Finance
MA, Sociology
Chinmoy Roy Rahul Shariful Kibria Nabil Nujhat Adrita KM Tahsin Hassan Rahit Abdur Rahman Khan
Shetu
Mohammad Mojammel
Hussain Raihan
Ex VP - Operations
PhD, Biomedical Eng.
Md Mohosin Rana
A Very Special Thanks
to...

35. Q&A
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1 How are the online classes for the seniors? Are they facing any problems in doing those classes? Will deferring to the next term be a good decision?
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Recently I have seen a new message from IRCC that they have become more flexible about completing any program from outside of Canada till April 30, 2021. But previously they
said we have to complete atleast 50% inside Canada to get PGWP. My regular program will start from this Fall semester and finish winter 2021 or Fall 2021. My question is -
according to the new flexibility am I able to complete my whole program from my native country if I want to complete it within 1year? If I linger my program to next Fall semester then
will I get 3years PGWP?
Thank you!
3 How to make a class schedule properly? Should I pay my 1st semester tuition fee? As I have not get my visa yet.
4 If i completed my BBA/Bcom from MUN,then what is admission requirement for MBA? Can i apply for MBA without 2 years work experience?
5 How do I take courses that are currently filled up
6 Will January session start physically?
7 When we will be needing on campus classes but still there will be travel restrictions, what will happen then?
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Doing classes online would mean missing out to meet my Bangladeshi classmates in UofC. It would be a great initiative if we could meet virtually, share contacts, have a good time
to now peers.

36. Thank you
For any information: bsa@ucalgary.ca
Facebook Group: fb.com/groups/12998323212
Facebook Page: fb.com/bsauc
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