ISS is available virtually and in-person Mondays-Fridays during business hours.
Fall Orientation: 2024
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 McGill international undergraduate, graduate, and exchange students starting in September 2024. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!
Hang out in the Meet & Greet Lounge!
When: Thursday, August 15th & Monday, August 19th, 11am - 3pm
Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room 5001
At Meet & Greet, you can:
- Chill with other new international students
- Enjoy free refreshments & snacks
- Get advice and referrals from returning students
- Find tips for navigating McGill and Montreal
- Meet with the Legal Information Clinic at McGill
- Stay for as little - or as long - as you'd like...
No registration required. Drop in when you want!
ISS Orientation Info Session
When: Thursday, August 15th & Monday, August 19th at 3pm
Where: Brown Building (3600 Rue McTavish), Room 5001
Join us for a short presentation customized specifically for you as an international student, followed by time for Q&A.
Learn essential info about your status in Canada, Health Insurance, Montreal, and ISS services and activities.
Please note that these info-sessions are for Students only.
No registration required.
ISS at Macdonald Campus
ISS will be present at:
Residence Move-In Weekend
Saturday Aug 17th, 9am-6pm
Student Services Tabling Fair
Wednesday Aug 21st, 10ish to 12pm
Grad orientation tabling fair
Monday Aug 26, 10-11:30am
Grad Students: Hang out at our Meet & Greet Lounge
When: Friday, September 6th, 12pm - 2:30pm
Where: Faculty Lounge, Macdonald-Stewart, MS2-022
No registration required
Bitesize: Sink your teeth into your new city! 
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake | Sunday, August 25 | 1pm - 4pm | Registration coming |
| Old Port and China Town | Friday, August 30 | 5pm - 8pm | Registration coming |
| Atwater Market and Lachine Canal | Saturday, August 31 | 1pm - 4pm | Registration coming |
| Cheap Eats ($10 or less!) | Sunday, September 1 | 6pm - 9pm | Registration coming |
| Chocolate Tour | Monday, September 2 (Labour Day) | 2pm - 4pm | Registration coming |
| Battle of the Bagels | Saturday, September 7 | 11am - 1pm | Registration coming |
Get your Social Insurance Number!
You need a Social Insurance Number (SIN) to work in Canada.
Service Canada is operating virtually. If you need a Social Insurance Number, please apply on the Service Canada website.
International Student Buddy Party 
When: Thursday, September 19th, 5pm - 7pm
Where: SSMU Ballroom (3480 Rue McTavish)
If you have signed up for the International Buddy program and been paired, grab your Buddy and join us for some yummy food and music.
Food, games, mingling...Registration is free but required.
Registration Coming