ISS is available virtually and in-person Mondays-Fridays during business hours.
Winter Orientation: 2025
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听Pre-Arrival Webinars.
International Student Orientation events听are听open to听NEW McGill international听undergraduate,听graduate, and听exchange听students starting in January 2025. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the听Campus-Life and Engagement website!
Questions? Email us at听events.iss [at] mcgill.ca
Bitesize: Sink your teeth into your new city!听
Right after the Orientation week,听 we will lead a听small group of听Bitesize MTL听excursions, which will give you a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the flavor of an iconic Montreal neighbourhood, topped off by enjoying some quintessential local snacks in great company.
Please check the registrations closer to the date of the tours, as new听spots may open up at the last moment.听
| TOUR NAME | DATE | TIME | REGISTRATION |
|---|---|---|---|
| Old Port and China Town | January 4th | 5pm-7pm | Registration Full |
| Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake | January 5th | 1pm - 4pm | Registration Full |
Winter Orientation
Monday, January 6th, 4:30pm - 7:30pm听
New Residence Hall, 3625 Ave de Parc
Registration Closed
Winter 2025 Orientation is your opportunity to get to know 香蕉视频, meet new friends, and kick off your first year at 香蕉视频!听Join us for a services fair to get all the info you鈥檒l need to thrive in your first term, a welcome address, guest speakers, and lots of opportunities to connect with your peers. We can鈥檛 wait to welcome you! And lots of pizza of course!
Introduction to Culture Shock
Friday, January 10th, 1pm - 2pm听听
Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room 3001
Registration Closed
Thousands of students move to Montreal every year and many have experienced culture shock, and even reverse culture shock when needing to re-adapt to life back at home. This workshop will allow you to share your experiences with culture shock and learn new tips and tricks to deal with it. We will hold space for conversations surrounding new environments, cultures, and the best ways to cope. This event is a safe space to connect with others in the community.
Hockey Night in Canada!听
Friday, January 10th, 6pm听
Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room 5001 followed by a Montreal Canadian's game next door at Gert's Bar
Registration Closed
Join us and McGill Athletes as they explain the game of hockey! Learn a bit about the history, its cultural relevance here in Canada and some strategy. We'll enjoy some pizza and then head over to Gert's Pub next door to watch the Montreal Canadiens play a game.
Get your Social Insurance Number!
Where: Brown Building, 3600 Rue McTavish, 5th Floor
When: January 16th, 11am - 4pm
If you plan to work in Canada, you will need a Social Insurance Number (SIN).
Service Canada will be on-site in order to issue Social Insurance Numbers to International Students.
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Winter Warm Up!
Where: Brown Building, 3600 Rue McTavish, 5th Floor (room 5001)
When: February 13th, 11am - 12:30pm
Warm up this winter with us at the McGill ISS Winter Warm-Up event!
Join us for an hour and half of cozy vibes, where you can enjoy a cup of hot chocolate and indulge in delicious chocolatey treats. Connect with fellow students, share stories, and take a break from the cold. Bring your friends or come meet new ones