Orientation for New International Students

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!	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	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	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 🗺️

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!