Fall Orientation 2018
On-site Events Schedule
To be in the know before you even set foot on campus,
make sure to participate in the virtual Pre-Arrival Webinars.
International Student Orientation events are open to NEW McGill international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students starting in September 2018.
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August 27-30 |
Hang out in the Meet & Greet Lounge!At Meet & Greet you can:
No registration required. Drop in when you want! |
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Aug. 24, 25 & 26 |
Send us your Parents!ISS will have representatives at the McGill Parents' Tent, so send your parents on over to us with all their questions. |
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Mac Campus Orientation: August 31st Undergrads: 10am; Location: R2-045 |
Calling all international students at Mac Campus! Attend an orientation session to learn more about immigration advising services and everything you need to know about your health insurance plan. The session will be followed by a Q&A period with McGill immigration advisors. |
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Aug 26: Chinatown & Old Port - Register Here Sept 3: Atwater Market & Lachine Canal - Register Here Sept 8: Jean Talon Market & Little Italy - Register Here Sept 9: Mile End & Tam Tams - Register Here Location: Roddick Gates |
Sink your teeth into your new city!Each Bitesize MTL excursion will give you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavor of an iconic Montreal neighbourhood for a day, topped off by enjoying some quintessential local snacks in great company. Sign up for one or take a bite out of them all! Follow ISS on Facebook to be informed once further details are announced! |
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Aug. 27-30 from 3-4pm
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Attend an Orientation Info SessionJoin us for a short presentation customized specifically for you as an international student, followed by time for Q&A. Learn about essential info about your status in Canada, Health Insurance, Montreal, and ISS services and activities. Please note that these info-sessions are for Students only. |
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Undergrad: Aug 29 at 9:30am |
Learn about learning!Attend this session on Academic Culture for International Students to deepen your understanding of academic culture in Canada (and specifically at McGill). Learn how to better understand and communicate with your new classmates, TAs, and professors. Drawing on several models, we will address cultural differences - and similarities - and how they impact your actions and reactions both inside and outside the classroom. |
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Thursday, Sept. 20 |
Celebrate your arrival with the Montreal diplomatic community!McGill International Student Services staff cordially invites NEW International Students to a hallowed McGill tradition: its 33rd annual Welcome Reception for New International Students. This special event, in your honor, will provide you an opportunity to meet University officials, members of the Montreal Diplomatic Corps, and other new students. Registration by invitation in early September. |
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Thursday, Sept. 27 |
Buddy Up!If you have signed up for the International Buddy program, grab your Buddy and join us for a special Buddy event. Food, games, prizes, mingling...Registration is free but required. Buddy program participants will receive an invitation when registration is open.
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Aug 28 from 10am-4pm |
Get your Social Insurance Number!You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada. Service Canada will be on-site in order to issue Social Insurance Numbers to International Students. Please have your original study permit and passport on-hand |
