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Pre-arrival checklist


Getting ready for university can seem like an overwhelming process, so to help ease your preparations we’ve compiled a checklist of the top 15 important things to do before arriving at McGill.


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The First-Year Office: for everyone new at McGill ~ undergraduate, graduate, transfer, visiting students

Support that lasts all year long!

You'll feel right at home on our campuses before long, but until then the First-Year Office is here to help you acclimatize, settle in and find the people and services you need.

Browse through the links in the left-hand menu to find all the information you'll need to kick off your academic career at McGill. If you can't find what you're looking for, feel free to contact us and we'll help you straight away. And throughout your first year at McGill, if ever you don't know where to go for answers, start with us!

Also, be sure to check out our step-by-step instructions on what to do before you arrive at McGill.

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