Before we get to welcome your son or daughter to Mohawk College, you have to wave good-bye. Please know we will be working hard to ensure their experience at Mohawk is one to write home about (or at least text!)
Choosing to come all the way to Canada to study at Mohawk was a big decision. We’d like to offer a few resources to help minimize any worries.
About Mohawk College
It’s reassuring to know that on average, over 300 international students make the Dean’s Honour List each semester and that international students successfully graduate from their programs. And, ninety-six percent of our international graduates would recommend Mohawk College to someone else. We can only have achieved these great results by delivering a great, all around experience both in the classroom and out.
Living in Hamilton
Where in the World is Hamilton, Ontario?
To give you a sense of where we are, Hamilton is about a 1-hour drive from Toronto (Canada’s largest city) and about a 1-hour flight to New York City. Please have a look at our Welcome to Hamilton page to find out exactly where Mohawk College is located and to find the best locations for living near campus.
Mohawk College has 3 Campuses in Hamilton
Our 3 campuses are located in different areas of the city, so be sure to find out which campus your son or daughter will be attending before helping them choose a place to live. Also, have a look at the distances from Hamilton to other cities in the area using the information at the bottom of the Welcome to Hamilton page. This will help ensure you don’t accidentally choose a place that would mean long travel times to and from school.
Hamilton Resources
Our Student Life page lists resources for living (eating, shopping, exercising, etc.) in Hamilton. More information about living in Hamilton can be found on the City of Hamilton website.
Academic Success
It is our goal to see every student succeed at Mohawk. But starting college in a new country with different academic customs can be a challenge at first. Mohawk College has many supports to assist your son or daughter and ensure they have every opportunity to succeed.
- Student Success Advisors: An Advisor is available for each academic program area at the college. These advisors are available to guide and assist students in creating an academic plan, identifying other supports in the College, determining pathways and options, and more. Your son or daughter may make a one-on-one appointment with a Student Success Advisor at the Student Success Advisor webpage.
- Coaches and Program Advisors: Program Advisors assist your students in making decisions about courses and programs. It’s important to note that your son’s or daughter’s study permit may have some specific requirements and limitations, a Program Advisor can help make sure any program decision your child may make does not put their study permits at risk. Coaches can also help with acclimatizing to life in Canada and can direct students to supports at Mohawk and in the community. To make an appointment with a Coach or an Advisor, your son or daughter will need to visit The Registrar's Office located at each campus.
- Other Academic Supports: Please take a few minutes to explore the full range of academic supports that we offer to help our international students – and your son or daughter – succeed!
- Pathways: There’s no telling where a student’s education interests may take them. At Mohawk, we support our students’ education goals with flexible pathways that can lead a student from college diplomas to University degrees. Find out more on our Pathways page.
Social Activities
Making a transition to a new culture and country can be daunting. It’s important to make social connections early. Mohawk offers a wide range of events to encourage new students to get to know others.
- The Language & Culture Centre: The Centre is a great place to meet fellow students and attend cultural and social events. See the Language & Culture Centre page for events and location information.
- Volunteering: Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and also add valuable experience to the resume. See the Language & Culture Centre page or your son or daughter may email: internationalvolunteer [at] mohawkcollege.ca (internationalvolunteer[at]mohawkcollege[dot]ca) for information about volunteering.
- Peer Mentors: Peer mentors assist new students with learning their way around Mohawk – your son or daughter may benefit from having a peer mentor to help with the transition to the Canadian learning and social environment. See more information about the Student Connect Peer Mentor program.
- Leadership Activities: Mohawk College has many leadership activities and opportunities for students to get involved and make connections. See the full list of activities available at Mohawk for students.