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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 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 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 5pm - 7pm. Where: SSMU Ballroom (3480 Rue McTavish, 3rd floor)	Register Here
McGill World Cup Soccer Tournament	We will organize 4 teams and let everyone know their team the day prior to the tournament. This is a mini 3 game tournament with the best two teams moving into a final match Team prize to be won! Rain or shine! (exception: thunderstorms and a notification will be sent the day-of the tournament) Everyone is welcome for this friendly soccer tournament including all levels and genders All players are to bring a black AND a white t-shirt	When: Friday, Sept 5th 7 PM and 8 PM Where: Rutherford Park (3633 Rue McTavish)	Register Here
ISS at Mac Campus	Mac Campus Meet and Greet: Graduate Students Chill with other new international students Enjoy free refreshments & snacks	When: Monday, September 8th 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: Macdonald-Stewart Faculty Lounge, Room MS2-022	No Registration
ISS at Mac Campus	SIN Presentation Representatives from Service Canada will provide guidance and support for students applying for their SIN Cards via the online portal NOTE: 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: Student Services Suite (CC-123), Macdonald Campus	Register Here
BiteSize Montreal	Cheap Eats (Find Restaurants/Food under $10!)	When: Monday, Aug 25th 5pm - 8pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Register Here
	Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake Sunset Walk	When: Tuesday, Aug 26th 6pm - 8pm. Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish)	Register Here
	Montreal Chocolate Tour	When: Sunday, Aug 31st 1pm - 4pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Register Here
	Battle of the Bagels	When: Monday, Sept 1st 1pm - 4pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Register Here
	Old Port and China Town	When: Monday, Sept 1st 5pm - 8pm. Where: Roddick Gates	Register Here
	Urban Agriculture at McGill	When: Thursday, Sept 11th 1pm - 2:30pm Where: Roddick Gates	Register Here