Fall Orientation: 2026

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, 2026. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!

Events and Orientations
Theme When and Where? Details Registration

Hang out in the Meet & Greet Lounge!

 
people shaking hands
When: Wednesday, August 19th - Thursday, August 20th from 11am - 3pm
Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room: 5001
  • Are you arriving before move-in weekend?
  • Chill with other new international students
  • Enjoy free refreshments & snacks
  • Get advice and referrals from returning students
  • Find tips for navigating McGill and Montreal
  • Meet with the Legal Information Clinic at McGill
  • Stay for as little - or as long - as you'd like
 No registration required. Drop in when you want!

ISS Orientation Info Session

person askng questions
When:
Monday, August 24th, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Where: Leacock Bldg, Room 132
  • 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.
 No registration required.

International Student Welcome Reception

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When: Monday, August 31st from 5pm - 7pm
Where: SSMU Ballroom (3480 Rue McTavish, 3rd floor)
  • 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.
 Registration coming

Bitesize Montreal: Your Passport to Local Adventure đŸ—ș

New to the city? Hungry for discovery (and maybe a bagel or two)? Bitesize Montreal is your chance to dive into the heart of this vibrant city—one neighbourhood, one flavour, one unforgettable moment at a time.

Led by friendly guides and packed with fun facts, these mini-excursions are designed to help you:

  • 🌆 Explore iconic Montreal districts
  • 🍁 Sample local food and culture
  • 👋 Meet fellow international students
  • 📾 Snap Insta-worthy memories

Whether you're wandering through cobblestone streets in Old Montreal or discovering hidden gems in the Plateau, each outing is a bite-sized adventure that brings the city to life.

Ready to explore? Check out the upcoming events below and reserve your spot!

TOUR NAME DATE TIME REGISTRATION
đŸœïž Cheap Eats (Find Restaurants/Food under $10!) August 30th 5pm - 8pm Registration Coming
đŸžïž Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake Sunset Walk September 4th 5pm - 8pm Registration Coming
đŸ« Montreal Ice Cream Tour September 5th 1pm - 4pm Registration Coming
⛩Old Port and China Town September 6th 5pm - 8m Registration Coming
đŸ„Ż Battle of the Bagels September 7th 1pm - 3pm Registration Coming