The following temporary policy changes have been made to better accommodate eligible international students who have completed distance learning in or outside Canada.
Students can complete up to 100% of their studies online from outside Canada. All of the time spent studying online from outside Canada between spring 2020 and August 31, 2022, counts toward the length of a post-graduation work permit (PGWP). This applies even if students are completing two study programs.
For students completing two study programs, they can finish 100% of their studies online if the programs were ongoing or started between March 2020 and summer 2022, and
- both study programs are with an eligible DLI and are completed within two years, and
- each program meets all PGWP eligibility requirements and is at least eight months long
The following time won’t count toward the length of a PGWP:
- time spent studying outside Canada after August 31, 2022
- time spent studying before you applied for a study permit
Note: The minimum length of time a PGWP should be issued for is 8 months.
To be eligible for the temporary policy changes to the Post-Graduation Work Permit Program (PGWPP), these students must either:
- have a study permit
- have been approved for a study permit
- submit a study permit application prior to beginning their program and eventually be approved
Upon arrival, Loyalist College staff will record permit expiry dates in our system for tracking purposes and to support students with upcoming permit dates. The College will not retain or withhold a student’s passport, study permit or similar documents under any circumstances.
Here’s What You Need To Know
After you apply for your study permit, any time spent studying online from outside Canada now counts toward the length of a Post-Graduate Work Permit (PGWP). Please see the IRCC’s Work in Canada after you graduate: who can apply web page.
For additional details, visit the IRCC’s International Students website.
Start Online
Begin your journey at Loyalist in four easy steps:
Step 2: Apply for a study permit
Step 3: Upload your Canada Immigration documents (International Application Portal)
Step 4: Click ‘visa received’ on your offer (International Application Portal)
Student Direct Stream (SDS) is available in seven more countries:
- Antigua & Barbuda
- Brazil
- Colombia
- Costa Rica
- Peru
- St. Vincent & the Grenadines
- Trinidad & Tobago
Have questions? Contact internationaladmissions@loyalistcollege.com.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to have my study permit approved before travelling to Loyalist College?
Yes. You will not be able to start classes on campus without an approved study permit. Please refer to the Travel to Canada web page.
Can I withdraw my application?
Students have until day ten of the semester to make any changes to their registration at Loyalist College. Please refer to the Academic Calendar.
My study permit/visa is about to expire, what should I do?
IRCC recommends submitting applications online (paper application can delay the process). Processing time may be longer than usual; however, submitting an application before a study permit expires activates “Maintained Status” (previously called Implied Status) which allows students to continue studies and work under current study permit conditions until a decision is made. Students are encouraged to refer the IRCC Guide 5552 for help with online applications.
Will online courses affect my PGWP eligibility?
Students in Canada will not have their PGWP eligibility affected by taking online courses due to shifts in the course delivery method due to COVID-19 temporary policy.
Students outside Canada are also eligible for PGWP if:
- they have a valid study permit or a study permit application that is submitted/in process or has been approved.
- they are in a PGWP eligible program that was in progress during March 2020 OR
- a PGWP eligible program that started between Spring 2020 and Summer 2022
- they complete 100% of studies online prior to August 31, 2022
My co-op work permit says “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”. What does it mean?
As a co-op student, your co-op work permit might say:
- you’re “not authorized to work for any employer other than stated”
- your school is your employer
This is to identify you as a co-op student. It means you can work for any employer that’s accepted by your school’s co-op program.
How do I apply for a co-op permit online?
Please follow the instructions on the IRCC web page here. Make sure you have a valid GCKey account to access the IRCC portal to submit your request.
How can I amend my study/work permit with IRCC?
It is important that your study permit has your information matching with your personal information on your passport. If there is spelling error you can request IRCC to correct them on your permit. Your work permit reflects exactly the name of your employer, your occupation and your working location (city) in Canada. If this information is incorrect during an inspection, it could result in the loss of your ability to work in Canada, and your employer could be fined. More information can be found here.
What does a full payment include?
2020/21 Fees
|
|
Year One** – One Semester |
Year Two – Two Semesters |
Year Three – Two Semesters |
|
Tuition |
$7,166.25 |
$13,786.50 |
$13,786.50 |
|
Full-Time Ancillary Fees |
$711.23 |
$1,535.47 |
$1,535.47 |
|
Health Insurance for one calendar year (mandatory) |
$600 |
$600 |
$600 |
|
Total |
$8,477.48 |
$15,921.97 |
$15,921.97 |
For a list of the many services, activities and items included within the ancillary fees, and the related policies, download the 2020 – 2021 Ancillary Fee Schedule for full-time students.
*Fees as stated are subject to change.
**Please note: Once finalized, tuition and fees for years two and three of a program will be reflected on a student’s myFees page in the myLoyalist portal.
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