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ISS is now located in Brown Bldg., Suite 4100.

ISS is open Mondays to Fridays, 10am - 4pm both in-person and virtually.

Orientation for New International Students

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Fall 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 virtualPre-Arrival Webinars.

International Student Orientation eventsareopen toNEW 91ɬ internationalundergraduate,graduate, andexchangestudents starting in August, 2026. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!


Events and Orientations
Theme When and Where? Details Registration

Hang out in theMeet & Greet Lounge!

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When: Wednesday, August 19th - Thursday, August 20th from 11am - 3pm
Where: , Room: 5001
  • Are you arriving before move-in weekend?
  • Chill with other new international students
  • Enjoy free refreshments & snacks
  • Get advice and referrals from returning students
  • Find tips for navigating 91ɬ and Montreal
  • Meet with theLegal Information Clinic at 91ɬ
  • Stay for as little - or as long - as you'd like
No registration required. Drop in when you want!

ISS Orientation Info Session

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When:
Monday, August 24th, 3:45pm - 4:45pm
Where:Leacock Bldg, Room 132
  • 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.
No registration required.

International Student Welcome Reception

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When: Monday, August 31st from 5pm - 7pm
Where:
  • 91ɬ International Student Services staff cordially invites NEW International Students to its Welcome Reception after you finish your first day of class at 91ɬ!
  • This event will provide you an opportunity to meet University officials and other new international students from over 150 countries.
Registration coming

Bitesize Montreal: Your Passport to Local Adventure 🗺️

New to the city? Hungry for discovery (and maybe a bagel or two)? Bitesize Montreal is your chance to dive into the heart of this vibrant city—one neighbourhood, one flavour, one unforgettable moment at a time.

Led by friendly guides and packed with fun facts, these mini-excursions are designed to help you:

  • 🌆 Explore iconic Montreal districts
  • 🍁 Sample local food and culture
  • 👋 Meet fellow international students
  • 📸 Snap Insta-worthy memories

Whether you're wandering through cobblestone streets in Old Montreal or discovering hidden gems in the Plateau, each outing is a bite-sized adventure that brings the city to life.

Ready to explore? Check out the upcoming events below and reserve your spot!

TOUR NAME DATE TIME REGISTRATION
🍽️Cheap Eats (Find Restaurants/Food under $10!) TBD TBD Registration Coming
🏞️Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake Sunset Walk TBD TBD Registration Coming
🍫Montreal Chocolate Tour TBD TBD Registration Coming
🥯Battle of the Bagels TBD TBD Registration Coming
⛩️Old Port and China Town TBD TBD Registration Coming

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