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Orientation for New International Students

Fall Orientation: 2025

Events Schedule: More events and details are being updated

To be in the know before you even begin the semester, 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 August, 2025. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!

Events and Orientations
Theme	Details	When and Where?	Registration
Hang out in the Meet & Greet Lounge!	Chill with other new international students Enjoy free refreshments & snacks Get advice and referrals from returning students Find tips for navigating McGill and Montreal Stay for as little - or as long - as you'd like	When: Wednesday, August 20th - Friday, August 22nd from 10am - 3pm. Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room: 5001	No registration required. Drop in when you want!
ISS Orientation Info Session	Join us for a short presentation customized specifically for you as an international student, followed by time for Q&A. Learn 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.	When: Thursday, August 21st - Friday, August 22nd from 3pm - 4pm. Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room: 5001	No registration required.
International Student Welcome Reception	McGill International Student Services staff cordially invites NEW International Students to its Welcome Reception after you finish your first day of class at McGill University! This event will provide you an opportunity to meet University officials and other new international students from over 150 countries. Join us for music, refreshments, meet your diplomat (!) and a grand welcome to McGill University!	When: Wednesday, August 27th from 5pm - 7pm. Where: SSMU Ballroom (3480 Rue McTavish, 3rd floor)	Register here
Get your Social Insurance Number!	You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada. Service Canada now enables students to apply for a SIN Card directly online via the Service Canada website. SIN CLINIC AT MACDONALD CAMPUS: Representatives from Service Canada will provide guidance and support for students applying for their SIN Cards via the online portal *Please note that the Service Canada will not issue you a SIN Card in this clinic. Your SIN card will then be mailed to your home address.	When: Wednesday, Sept 17th 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 4pm Where: Macdonald Campus, Student Services Suite (CC-123)	Register Here
BiteSize Montreal	🍽️ Cheap Eats (Find Restaurants/Food under $10!)	When: Monday, Aug 25th from 5pm - 8pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Registration Coming
	🏞️ Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake Sunset Walk	When: Tuesday, Aug 26th from 6pm - 8pm. Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish)	Registration Coming
	🍫 Montreal Chocolate Tour	When: Sunday, Aug 31st from 1pm - 4pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Registration Coming
	🥯 Battle of the Bagels	When: Monday, Sept 1st from 1pm - 4pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Registration Coming
	⛩️ Old Port and China Town	When: Monday, Sept 1st from 5pm - 8pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Registration Coming