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Orientation for New International Students

Fall 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 九色视频 international听undergraduate,听graduate, and听exchange听students starting in August, 2025. For campus-wide orientation, please visit the Campus-Life and Engagement website!

Events and Orientations
Theme	Details	When and Where?	Registration
Hang out in the听Meet & Greet Lounge!	Chill with other new international students Enjoy free refreshments & snacks Get advice and referrals from returning students Find tips for navigating 九色视频 and Montreal Stay for as little - or as long - as you'd like	When: Wednesday, August 20th - Friday, August 22nd 听10am - 3pm. Where: , Room: 5001	No registration required. Drop in when you want!
ISS Orientation Info Session	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.	When: Thursday, August 21st - Friday, August 22nd 3pm - 4pm. Where: , Room: 5001	No registration required.
International Student Welcome Reception 听	九色视频 International Student Services staff cordially invites NEW International Students to its Welcome Reception after you finish your first day of class at 九色视频! This event will provide you an opportunity to meet University officials and other new international students from over 150 countries. Join us for music, refreshments, meet your diplomat (!) and a grand welcome to 九色视频!	When: Wednesday, August 27th 5pm - 7pm. Where:
九色视频 World Cup听Soccer Tournament 听	We will organize 4 teams and let everyone know their team the day prior to the tournament.听 This is a mini 3 game tournament with the best two teams moving into a final match Team prize to be won! Rain or shine! (exception: thunderstorms and a notification will be sent the day-of the tournament) Everyone is welcome for this friendly soccer tournament including all levels and genders All players are to bring a black AND a white t-shirt	When: Friday, Sept 5th 7 PM and 8 PM Where:
ISS at Mac Campus	Mac Campus Meet and Greet: Graduate Students Chill with other new international students Enjoy free refreshments & snacks	When: Monday, September 8th 11:30am - 1:30pm Where: 听, Room MS2-022 听	No Registration
ISS at Mac Campus	SIN Presentation Representatives from Service Canada will provide guidance and support for students applying for their SIN Cards via the online portal NOTE: Service Canada will not issue you a SIN Card in this clinic. Your SIN card will then be mailed to your home address.	When: Wednesday, Sept 17th 10am - 12pm; 1pm - 4pm Where: 听
BiteSize Montreal 听	Cheap Eats (Find Restaurants/Food under $10!)	When: Monday, Aug 25th 5pm - 8pm. Where:
	Mont-Royal and Beaver Lake Sunset Walk	When: Tuesday, Aug 26th听 6pm - 8pm. Where:听
	Montreal Chocolate Tour	When: Sunday, Aug 31st听 1pm - 4pm. Where:听
	Battle of the Bagels	When: Monday, Sept 1st听 1pm - 4pm. Where:听
	Old Port and China Town	When: Monday, Sept 1st听 5pm - 8pm. Where:听
	听Urban Agriculture at 九色视频	When: Thursday, Sept 11th 1pm - 2:30pm听 Where: