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Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinars

Starting at McGill this January (Winter 2019)?

Meet us online for a Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinar!

Learn everything you need to know about 
McGill, Montreal, Study Permits, Health Insurance, Housing, Banking, Cell phone plans, Orientation,
and so much more!
 
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Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinar Schedule

All webinars (except March 20) take place on Wednesdays.

Times listed below* are in Eastern Time (ET). Find the time in your time zone here. 

Part I

Part II 

Bringing Family

Immigration & International Health Insurance
 

International Student Guide
to McGill & Montreal

How to Bring Your Spouse &
Children with You

family
  • Learn about essential immigration documents
  • Get step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your CAQ, Study Permit, and Visa or eTA (if needed)
  • Understand how your Health Insurance plan works

If you missed this webinar,  you can view the recording.
  • Find out what to expect when crossing the border into Canada
  • Learn what to pack and what to do upon arrival (banking, cell phones, etc.)
  • Find out about ISS Orientation activities
  • Discuss what factors to consider when deciding if and when to bring your spouse and/or children and what they will be able to do
  • Get information about daycares, schools, housing for families, and other community-related topics
  • Learn what paperwork is necessary and how to get started

Date

 Time* Registration Date Time Registration Date Time* Registration
If you missed the Immigration and Health Insurance webinar, you can view the recording. The next webinar will be schedule in Winter, 2019. International Student Guide to Montreal and McGill Webinars will be scheduled in Winter, 2019.

Webinar jointly hosted by ISS and SEDE - the office responsible for the McGill Family Care Program.

Before the webinar, prepare yourself by reading the ISS "Bringing Your Family" webpage.

If you missed this webinar, you can view the recording.
             

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Pre-Arrival Webinars Organized by Campus Life & Engagement

Check out the pre-arrivals webinars offered by McGill Campus Life & Engagement, on a variety of useful topics such as Getting Involved in McGill, Tips for a Healthy First Year, Living Off Campus, and many more!

 

Welcome to your first experience of McGill and Montreal!

Pauline, Anastasia, Emily, Melissa, Katerina, Nicole, Ashley, Tina, Stephanie, Carolina, Katie, Lea, Francesca, and Alice
(The Team at International Student Services)

Brown Student Services Building
3600 McTavish, Suite 5100, Montreal, QC H3A 0G3
Tel: 514-398-4349 / Email: internationalstudents [at] mcgill.ca

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