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View recordings of completed webinars on immigration, work authorization, and health insurance.

Pre-Arrival Orientation Webinars

Starting at McGill in Fall 2025?

Welcome to your first experience of McGill and Montreal!

🎓We’ve organized a series of informative webinars and live Q&A sessions designed to support your transition to life in Canada. Whether you're navigating documentation or preparing for arrival, these sessions are designed to help you feel confident, well-informed, and prepared. These sessions will cover key topics including:

  1. CAQs and Study Permits

  2. Immigration Essentials

  1. Life at McGill and in Montreal

  2. Healthcare in Quebec

📅 Take a look at the table below for session dates and details.

Pre-arrival Webinars and Q&A sessions
Theme Description Date and Time Registration/Recording Links
🏥IHI & Accessing Healthcare in Quebec as an International Student
  1. Learn how to navigate off-campus health resources as an international student
  2. Familiarize yourself with the Quebec healthcare system.
  3. Understand how your Health Insurance plan works.
7th Aug 2025, 2 PM EST Registration Link
✈️Immigration Essentials
  1. Get step-by-step instructions on how to obtain your CAQ, Study Permit, and Visa or eTA (if needed)
  2. This is a Q&A session. 
Completed Recording Link
💼Working in Canada as an International Student
  1. On-Campus and Off-Campus Jobs – Understand work policies and where to find jobs.
  2. Internships and Co-op Work Opportunities– Learn the requirements to gain work experience.
  3. Career Exploration – Discover career paths based on your field of study.
  4. Bilingual Job Search – Learn how to find opportunities and stand out in a bilingual work environment.
  5. Career Advising – Get expert guidance from career professionals.
Completed Recording Link & Handout
🏙️International Student Guide to McGill & Montreal
  1. Find out what programs and services are available to you at McGill!

  2. Learn about Montreal, a world-class city that will be your new home

Completed Recording Link & Handout

Other McGill Webinars

🎉 Start your McGill journey on the right foot! Campus Life & Engagement invites you to a series of engaging pre-arrival webinars covering a range of helpful topics designed for incoming students. Highlights include:

  1. 🏠 Renting in Montreal & Knowing Your Legal Rights: Understand leases, tenant protections, and how to advocate for yourself in Quebec’s housing market.

  2. 💡 What I Wish I’d Known as a New Student: Hear honest advice and tips from upper-year students about adjusting to McGill and Montreal life.

  3. 🧭 Getting Involved at McGill Discover clubs, communities, and opportunities to build your network and make the most of your time here.

  4. Accessibility & Accommodations at McGill: Find out how to access academic and campus support services tailored to your needs, including accommodations for disabilities and health conditions.

✨ ...And many more!

📅 Browse the full list of sessions on Campus Life & Engagement's pre-arrival webinars page and sign up for the ones that suit your needs.

 

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