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We have moved to the 4th floor, Suite 4100.

HOLIDAY CLOSURE: Please note that International Student Services is closed for the Winter holidays from December 24, 2025 12pm to January 2, 2026, inclusively.

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 Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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-8pm
Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake January 11th 2pm - 4pm

Winter Orientation

Tuesday, January 6th, 4:30pm - 8pm Winter Orientation
University Centre, 3480 Rue McTavish

Winter 2026 Orientation is your opportunity to get to know Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ, meet new friends, and kick off your first year at Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ! 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: Friday, January 9th
Where: Meet in the Lobby of the Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish)

Join us and Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ 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 watch the Ä¢¹½¶ÌÊÓÆµ Red Birds play at the McConnell Arena.

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