Study Permit Submission Guidelines

You must upload a copy of the following documents as soon as possible after receiving your study permit at the port of entry. Ensure you upload clear, legible copies.

Please Note: We understand that study permits for international students are typically issued upon arrival in Canada. To ensure a timely issuance of your student card, we kindly request that you submit your study permit through Web Advisor upon your arrival. There will be no late processing fee for delays in receiving study permits.

Uploading Your ID Verification Document

1. Log in to WebAdvisor using your U of G Central Login ID and password.
2. From the left-hand menu, select User Options and then click My Documents.
3. Locate ID Card Verification #1 in the document list and click Upload.
4. Upload your document by clicking Choose Upload File and selecting your file, or by dragging and dropping it into the upload area.
   1. Only one file can be uploaded.
   2. File size must be less than 5 MB.
   3. Accepted formats: PDF, JPEG, JPG, PNG, TIF, TIFF.
5. Click SUBMIT, then click SUBMIT again in the confirmation window.
6. A confirmation message will appear indicating that your document has been uploaded successfully.

Important: Your Study Permit must indicate the University of Guelph as your Designated Learning Institution (DLI).

Please note: You cannot begin your studies without a valid permit. Temporary resident Visa (TRV) and Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) are travel documents and cannot be used for starting your post-secondary studies without a study permit.

International students coming from a Canadian High School, you need to apply for a new study permit by applying to extend your current one to attend a post-secondary school. You can continue your studies at the post-secondary level while waiting for a decision on your new study permit application.

If you’re attending a secondary school while on a Visitor Record (instead of a Study Permit), you must wait for your study permit application to be approved before beginning your studies at the University of Guelph.

Please visit the IRCC website to better understand the current policies.

Study Permit & Extension Application Proof (if applicable)

Please email the following documents to thelinc@uoguelph.ca from your uoguelph.ca email address:

• Your current secondary study permit
• Proof of your study permit extension application made to the IRCC before the current permit becomes invalid

Next Steps

Once you receive the post-secondary study permit after the program start date, you need to submit a copy to the Enrolment and Records (The Linc) either in person or via email immediately. Ensure you submit clear, legible copies.

Please note that if you received your study permit with the University of Guelph listed on it before your program start date, you should follow the steps outlined above for newly admitted students.

Please ensure that your study permit is valid for the entire duration of your study program. If your Study Permit is set to expire before you complete your studies, you can apply for an extension before your current Study Permit expires.

If Your Study Permit Extension is Approved

Update Enrolment Services at the Lincoln Alexander Student Service Centre (UC Level 3) as soon as possible.

• If you are unable to present your documents in person, please email your documents to thelinc@uoguelph.ca from your uoguelph.ca email address. Ensure you submit clear, legible copies.

If Your Study Permit Extension Approval is Pending

If you’ve applied to renew your study permit or passport, provide proof of application. Failure to do so will result in the prevention of registration in future semesters.

Proof of application may include:

• Acknowledgment of Receipt (AOR) from IRCC

A temporary note will be added to your file while you wait for IRCC processing.

If your situation is unclear to the Enrollment Service office, you will be referred to an International Student Advisor (ISA).