Student buddy program
The student buddy program helps new international students settle in as soon as they get to Université Laval.
A rewarding intercultural experience
For new international students, partnering with an experienced Université Laval student is a great way to settle in and get used to life on campus and in Québec. For student buddies, it is a good way to experience cultural diversity.
Note that the program runs only during the fall and winter semesters.
How to join the student buddy program
Eligibility requirements
- You are starting at Université Laval as a regular or an exchange student
- You want to connect with an experienced student who is familiar with the campus and Québec City
- You want to make your arrival and settling in as easy and enjoyable as possible
- You are unsure how services work in Québec
You will be paired with a student buddy quickly after arriving in Québec.They will be available for a few hours a week at the start of the semester to help you settle in and find your way around the campus and the city.
Student buddies are assigned based on their availability, and the preferences you give when signing up will be honoured whenever possible. Buddies must have been Université Laval students for at least one semester.
Sign up by September 28 for the fall 2026 semester. Sign-ups open on August 17 and pairings start on August 24.
Become a student buddy
Criteria
- You have been studying at Université Laval for at least one semester
- You are interested in other cultures and looking for an intercultural experience
- You want to help a new student adjust
As a student buddy, you must be available for a few hours a week from the start of the semester until reading week to help the new student settle in and find their way around the campus and the city.
The preferences you give when signing up will be honoured whenever possible. Student buddies must attend an orientation session before they are partnered.
- Get to know people from other cultures
- Prepare for your own studies or internship abroad
- Learn about intercultural and international issues
- Add international experience to your résumé
You can receive a participation certificate once your buddy experience is over. We will contact you by email after the reading week to confirm your interest.
Would you like to register for the next session? Register before September 28 for the autumn 2026 session. Pairings will be carried out from 24 August.
As a future student buddy, you must attend an orientation session either online or in person. Sessions take around an hour.
Fall 2026 orientation sessions
In-person
- September 2 at 2:30 PM (room to be confirmed)
- September 4 at 12 PM (room to be confirmed)
- September 8 at 2:30 PM (room to be confirmed)
- September 10 at 10:30 AM (room to be confirmed)
Online
- September 16 at 10:30
Information
If you have questions or want to learn more about the student buddy program, email us at programmedejumelage@bve.ulaval.ca.