Welcome to Mac grad students starting in the Fall 2024 term!
Graduate students newly admitted into a program in the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences (Macdonald Campus) can attend pre-arrival and orientation activities on both campuses. Take advantage of these opportunities to make friends across the two campuses and learn about both Montreal and St. Anne’s!
We are especially looking forward to welcoming you to the Macdonald campus on Monday, August 26! Mac OGS (the Mac Grad Studies Office) and MCGSS (your Mac Campus Graduate Student Society) have organized an Orientation Day with information, exploring, food, and fun. For any questions, please contact gradstudies.macdonald [at] mcgill.ca.
McGill Graduate Orientation
August 19 to 23 at the Downtown Campus
For all new McGill graduate students.
Macdonald Graduate Orientation
Monday, August 26 at Macdonald Campus
For new Macdonald Campus graduate students. Lunch included!
Registration information to follow. Save the date!
Schedule
| Time and Location | Event Description |
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9:30 am Centennial Centre Main Lobby |
Orientation Check-InCome sign in to Orientation with your McGill ID card, get your lunch ticket, before heading to the Services Fair. |
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10:00 to 11:30 am Centennial Centre (CC) Ballroom (second floor) |
McGill-Macdonald Graduate Services FairComing from many areas of McGill, meet staff and students and learn about the important resources available to you. Over 30 McGill Services and Student Groups will be represented. Refreshments will be served – please bring your own cup/bottle! Water bottle filling stations available. |
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11:30 am to 12:25 pm Classroom CC1-163 (first floor) |
Graduate Studies & MCGSS Welcome PresentationMeet our Faculty’s Associate Dean and Graduate staff who will welcome you and talk about where to find guidance and support on your road to success as a graduate student at McGill (thesis and non-thesis programs). Meet your Mac Graduate Student Society executives, who will tell you about what they do, and how you can get involved too! |
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12:30 to 1:20 pm CC Ballroom |
MCGSS Graduate Student LunchYour graduate student society, MCGSS, is pleased to offer our new grad students a delicious (and free!) catered lunch. Lunch tickets will be distributed at the Orientation morning check-in table and are required in order to collect your lunch. Please bring your own reusable cup, cutlery, etc. The goal is for this event to be held as sustainably as possible. |
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1:30 – 2:25 pm Classroom CC1-163 (first floor) |
McGill-Macdonald Student Services PresentationCome learn about the services available to you as a McGill and Macdonald Campus student |
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2:30 – 3:30 pm Leave from CC Entrance |
Scavenger Hunt / Campus TourGroup activity directed by MCGSS. Prizes to be won! |
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3:30 –4:30 pm Mac Market (aka Horticultural Centre) |
Mac Market ActivitiesOld fashioned potato sack races and other games with free “Friday Basket” for the winning team! Try some delicious apples from the Mac Campus orchard. |
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4:30 to 6:00 pm Ceilidh Campus Bar (Centennial Centre) |
MCGSS Trivia and SnacksEnd your day and relax, with some trivia fun and snacks. |
Tuesday, August 27: Afternoon Outing to Downtown Montreal with MCGSS
Join MCGSS for a group visit to downtown campus and a picnic in a green space in downtown Montreal. Transportation will be by inter-campus shuttle or public transit. More information to come!
Library Orientation for Graduate Students
Dates TBD
For new and returning grad students who wish to become more familiar with the Macdonald Library. More information to come.
Pre-Arrival Webinars and Orientation Activities for International Students
For all new international McGill graduate students.
More ways to prepare for your arrival, discover events and activities, and connect with peers
☑ Review the Get Ready! page which directs you to resources including pre-arrival and orientation activities and webinars, as well as social media platforms.
☑ Check out the McGill GradHub which integrates many resources you will need to prepare for coming to McGill (and the Macdonald campus).
☑ Complete your on-line GradLife Orientation on MyCourses.
☑ Check out MCGSS and PGSS, your student societies at McGill, on the web and social media! Write to mcgss.pgss [at] mail.mcgill.ca to touch base with your Macdonald student reps.
Health and Wellness
Staying healthy and safe is very important. The folks at the McGill Wellness Hub are there for all students! Check out their rich offering of services. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you need to talk to someone.
Glimpse the Mac Experience
Our video tour of Macdonald Campus (targeting new undergrads) and most recent Macdonald Campus Virtual Send-Off webinar give an excellent idea of Macdonald Campus life.
For an intro to McGill-wide services and resources, watch the Welcome Video for McGill graduate students.
Connect with the Macdonald Graduate Office
Please see the Mac OGS homepage for how to contact or come visit us. We also invite you to join our Facebook group.