Our office and phonelines will be closed on October 13th, due to the holiday weekend.
Our office is open during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.
Make the transition to McGill easier (and more fun!)
Welcome to the New Student Buddy Program, designed for all new students at McGill! Whether you're an undergraduate or graduate student, arriving from Canada or elsewhere in the world, this program pairs you with a friendly and experienced McGill student who will help you navigate your first semester with confidence and success.
This program is proudly offered by CL&E, in collaboration with International Student Services.
New Students (Mentees)
- Get matched with a trained upper-year mentor
- Receive valuable advice on navigating university life, accessing campus resources, adapting to new cultures/languages, maintaining well-being, and living in Montreal
- Join our mentorship mixer to network with students from other mentorship programs
Returning Students (Mentors)
- Receive mentor training to help you build a positive relationship with your mentee
- Earn recognition on your McGill Co-Curricular Record for your role as a mentor
- Share valuable advice on navigating university life, accessing campus resources, adapting to new cultures/languages, maintaining well-being, and living in Montreal
Contact Us
mentorshipnetwork [at] mcgill.ca
If you need guidance about matters like immigration, health insurance, doctor's appointments, and scholarships/bursaries please contact our Immigration team, Student Wellness Hub, or Scholarships and Student Aid directly.
Student testimonies-
“I talked a lot with one of my mentee and I love the relationship that we had. It was great being able to advise him on campus. I think we were well matched and the resources provided by the buddy program were really useful. ” - Winter 2023 Buddy volunteer
“My buddy was super friendly and helpful. She made me feel at ease even before I arrived in Canada. She was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions I had. She reached out often and invited me to social events, she made the buddy system seem very natural and informal. She was eager and bubbly and didn't make it seem like buddying was a chore to her, which I appreciate. Thanks :))”- Winter 2023 New Student
“It provided a friend when I was moving to a new place, not knowing what to expect. I definitely made the transition to McGill easier. ”- Winter 2023 New Student