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Student Services, including ISS will be closed as of 3:00pm on December 11th, 2025.

Our office is open during regular business hours, Monday - Friday, 10am - 4pm.

Orientation for New International Students

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Winter OrientationWinter 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 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students starting in January 2026. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!

Questions? Email us at events.iss [at] mcgill.ca


Bitesize: Sink your teeth into your new city! Bitesize

Right after the Orientation week,  we will lead a small group of Bitesize MTL 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 spots may open up at the last moment. 

TOUR NAME DATE TIME REGISTRATION
Old Port and China Town January 10th 5pm-7pm
Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake January 11th 2pm - 4pm

Winter Orientation

Monday, January 5th, 4:30pm - 8pm Winter Orientation
SSMU Building, 3480 Rue McTavish

Winter 2026 Orientation is your opportunity to get to know 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ, meet new friends, and kick off your first year at 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ! Join us for a services fair to get all the info you’ll need to thrive in your first term, a welcome address, guest speakers, and lots of opportunities to connect with your peers. We can’t wait to welcome you! And lots of pizza of course!


Hockey Night in Canada! hockey

When: TBD
Where: TBD
Registration Coming

Join us and 91Ë¿¹ÏÊÓÆµ 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.

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