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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!

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • 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!

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  • 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

Bitesize Mtl

🍽️ 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
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