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McGill University Fall 2026 Orientation

Monday, August 24, 2026 until Monday, August 31, 2026 Eastern Daylight Time UTC -04:00

Join these events to connect to resources, community, and all that McGill has to offer you to kick off your journey right.

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Dietary Restrictions (for events where food is served 🍴)
Note: We will make every effort to accommodate dietary restrictions and food allergies. Please note that accommodation options may vary between events due to venue, catering, and capacity constraints.

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Breakfast on Macdonald Campus

Discover Macdonald Campus: Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Welcome Breakfast

Enjoy a free breakfast to kick off your Orientation experience on Mac campus! This event allows guests. Food will be served. 🍴

Monday, August 24 at 08:30 AM - Welcome Breakfast for new students and parents - Ceilidh, Centennial CentreFull

Enter number of guests, not including yourself (if no guests, enter 0)*:

Discover McGill Faculty Orientation

Discover McGill: Desautels Faculty of Management Orientation

Welcome to the Desautels Faculty of Management! This session will introduce you to the people, resources, and extracurricular opportunities that will support your academic and career success. You'll also learn how to make the most of your experience at McGill University and thrive as a member of its community.

Location: Leacock Building - McGill University
855 rue Sherbrooke West
Room 132

Monday, August 24 at 09:30 AM - Desautels Faculty of Management Orientation (until 11 AM)Full

Discover McGill: Schulich School of Music Orientation

Meet your support team in the Schulich School of Music and learn more about your School, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Part 1: Welcome Orientation

Meet the Dean, the Associate Dean Academic & Student Affairs, members from Student Services, the Ensemble Office, the Music Library, Concert & Publicity, etc. who you will encounter in your journey as a music student.

Location: Elizabeth Wirth Music Building - McGill University
527 Sherbrooke St. West
Tanna Schulich Hall

Monday, August 24 at 09:30 AM - Schulich School of Music Orientation - Part 1 (until 11 AM)Full

Part 2: Meet Your Music Peer Mentors and Student Services

A circuit tour in small groups that will take you through classrooms, the Music library and the opportunity to speak with key individuals who can provide insights into life at the Schulich School of Music.

Location: Elizabeth Wirth Music Building
527 Sherbrooke St. West
Lobby

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:30 AM - Schulich School of Music Orientation - Part 2 (until 12:30 PM)Full

Discover McGill Workshops

Join these welcoming and informative sessions to guide you through the beginning of your McGill journey.

Location: Leacock Building - McGill University
855 Sherbrooke St. West
Room 132

Panel: Finding Your First Student Job

Join our panel of students for tips on finding a job, building experience, & balancing work and studies. Discover how McGill’s Career Planning Service can support you with CV help, career advising, and other useful resources.

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The Neuroscience of Memory & Attention

How does your brain store and retrieve information? How can you take good notes that actually help you learn course content? Is there such a thing as "strategic napping"? This SciLearn program session will answer these questions and more. Leave with practical learning strategies to try out!

Monday, August 24 at 01:00 PM - Workshop: The Neuroscience of Memory & Attention (until 2 PM)Full

Student Life at McGill

Join SSMU and Athletics & Recreation to discover campus secrets (yes, winter tunnels!), get involved in clubs and rec sports, and hear real advice from students on classes, student life, and what they wish they’d known in their first year.

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Immigration & Health Info Session

Learn how to keep your immigration status valid and access healthcare on and off-campus. Avoid common mistakes throughout your studies. Register for this session to stay informed, stay compliant, and plan ahead.

Monday, August 24 at 03:45 PM - Workshop: Immigration & Health Info Session (until 4:45 PM)Full

La vie étudiante à McGill

Joignez-vous à l’AÉUM et au Service des loisirs et des sports pour lever le voile sur les petits secrets du campus (oui, même les tunnels d’hiver !). C’est aussi l’occasion idéale de découvrir comment vous engager dans les clubs ou les activités sportives, et de profiter de conseils concrets d’étudiants sur les cours, la vie universitaire et tout ce qu’ils auraient aimé savoir lors de leur première année à McGill.

Tuesday, August 25 at 04:15 PM - Atelier en français: La vie étudiante à McGill (until 5:15 PM)Full

Discover McGill Faculty Orientation

Discover Macdonald Campus: Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences Orientation

Meet your support team in the Faculty of Agricultural & Environmental Sciences and learn more about your Faculty, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Tuesday, August 25 at 09:00 AM - Faculty Orientation and Foundation Year Advising for High School Students (Non-CEGEP) - Raymond Building R2-045Full

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM - Faculty Orientation for CEGEP students - Raymond Building R2-046Full

Tuesday, August 25 at 11:15 AM - Shuttle buses to Discover McGill Day (Mac Campus to Downtown and return at 3:30pm) - Lobby, Centennial CentreFull

Discover McGill: Faculty of Arts Orientation

Faculty Orientation

Meet the Dean of Arts along with your support team in the Faculty of Arts and learn more about your Faculty, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Location: Leacock Building - McGill University
855 rue Sherbrooke West
Room 132

Please select the session assigned to the first letter of your last name:

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM - Faculty of Arts Orientation - Session 1 (Last name begins with A-K) - until 10:45 AMFull

Tuesday, August 25 at 11:00 AM - Faculty of Arts Orientation - Session 2 (Last name begins with L-Z) - until 11:45 AMFull

Arts Program Fair

Join us at the Arts Program Fair to meet your Program Advisors and Department Student Associations. This is a great opportunity to learn more about your future departments and programs, explore your academic interests, and ask questions about majors, minors, courses, and student life.

Location: University Centre Building - McGill University
3480 McTavish Street, 3rd floor
Ballroom (Room 301)

Wednesday, August 26 at 10:30 AM - Faculty of Arts Program Fair (drop by until 12 PM)Full

Discover McGill: Faculty of Education Orientation

Meet your support team in the Faculty of Education and learn more about your Faculty, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Location: Stewart Biology Building - McGill University
1205 Av Du Docteur-Penfield
Room S1/4

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM - Faculty of Education Orientation (until 12 PM)Full

Discover McGill: Faculty of Engineering Orientation

Welcome to McGill Engineering! This session will introduce you to the people, programs, resources, and opportunities that will support your academic success and help you make the most of your university experience.

Location: Leacock Building - McGill University
855 rue Sherbrooke West
Room 132

Please select one event. If an event is full, select the available session.

Tuesday, August 25 at 01:30 PM - Faculty of Engineering Orientation Session 1 (until 2:30 PM)Full

Tuesday, August 25 at 03:00 PM - Faculty of Engineering Orientation Session 2 (until 4 PM)Full

Discover McGill: Ingram School of Nursing Orientation

Welcome to the Ingram School of Nursing! This session will introduce you to the people, resources, and extracurricular opportunities that will support your academic and career success. You'll also learn how to make the most of your experience at McGill University and thrive as a member of its community.

Location: The Neuro - Montreal Neurological Institute-Hospital
3801 University Street
Room Timmins Amphitheatre

Tuesday, August 25 at 09:30 AM - Ingram School of Nursing Orientation (until 2 PM)Full

Discover McGill: School of Physical & Occupational Therapy Orientation

An overview of the occupational and physical therapy programs will be provided, including the rules and regulations, coursework in the first year, administrative procedures for transfer credits and applicable university and faculty resources.

Location: McIntyre Medical Building - McGill University
3655 promenade Sir William Osler
Room 330

Tuesday, August 25 at 09:30 AM - School of Physical & Occupational Therapy Orientation (until 11:30 AM)Full

Discover McGill: Faculty of Science Orientation

Meet your support team in the Faculty of Science and learn more about your Faculty, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Faculty of Science (including B.A. & Sc.) Orientation Breakfast

Grab some coffee and pastries before your Orientation session starts! Stop by early enough to meet the Dean of Science, get to know your fellow students, and pick up a free McGill water bottle. Food will be served 🍴

Location: James Square in front of the James Administration Building (accessible via the Milton Gates at the corner of Rue Milton and Rue University)

Tuesday, August 25 at 08:00 AM - Faculty of Science (including B.A. & Sc.) Orientation Breakfast (until 10am)Full

B.Sc. Exchange Students

Welcome to McGill Science! Hear from the Dean of Science and learn how to make the most of your exchange experience. Our Exchange Advisor will share practical advice on navigating McGill, understanding your courses, and accessing the resources you need to succeed.

Location: Macdonald Engineering Building - McGill University
817 Sherbrooke St West
Room 280

Tuesday, August 25 at 09:30 AM - Orientation: B.Sc. Exchange Students (until 11 AM)Full

B.A. & Sc. Discover Your Degree

Begin your first year with a welcome from the Bachelor of Arts & Science Program Director and a glimpse into life as a McGill student. Join a panel of McGill professors as they discuss what to expect in your first year, how courses differ from high school or CEGEP, how research informs teaching, and how to make the most of your university experience. The session also includes an overview of important academic information from a Degree Advisor to help you start the year with confidence.

Location: Maass Chemistry Building - McGill University
801 Rue Sherbrooke St West
Room Otto Maass 112

Tuesday, August 25 at 09:30 AM - B.Arts&Sci Discover Your Degree (until 11 AM)Full

B.Sc. Discover Your Degree

Begin your first year with a welcome from the Dean of Science and a glimpse into life as a McGill Science student. Join a panel of McGill professors as they discuss what to expect in your first year, how courses differ from high school or CEGEP, how research informs teaching, and how to make the most of your university experience. The session also includes an overview of important academic information from a Degree Advisor to help you start the year with confidence.

Location: Frank Dawson Adams Building - McGill University
3450 Rue University
Adams Auditorium

Tuesday, August 25 at 10:00 AM - B.Sc. Discover Your Degree (until 11:30 AM)Full

Discover McGill: School of Social Work Orientation

Meet your support team in the School of Social Work and learn more about your School, policies and requirements, student support, and valuable resources.

Location: Leacock Building - McGill University
855 rue Sherbrooke West
Room 219

Tuesday, August 25 at 08:30 AM - Bachelor of Social Work Orientation (until 12pm)Full

Discover McGill Services Fair

The largest Orientation event at McGill, Discover McGill Services Fair gives new students a chance to explore and connect with over 60 of McGill’s services, organisations, and student societies. Free pizza, ice cream, and snacks will be served. 🍴 Drop by between 11:30am and 3pm.

Location: 3415 McTavish Street

Tuesday, August 25 at 11:30 AM - Discover McGill Services Fair (drop by until 3 PM)Full

International Student Orientation

International Student Welcome Reception

This special event, in your honour, will provide you with an opportunity to meet members of the Montreal Diplomatic Corps, and hundreds of other new international students. This event will offer live entertainment, indigenous catering options and an opportunity to connect with one another. 🍴

Location: University Centre Building - McGill University
3480 McTavish Street, 3rd floor
Ballroom (Room 301)

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Bitesize Montreal

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. 🍴

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Find Your Community Events

First in the Family Welcome Reception

The First-Generation Student Welcome event is aimed to help all incoming First-Generation students learn more about all that McGill has to offer, and hear from other students and faculty who have been in their shoes. Food will be served. 🍴

Location: Brown Student Services Building - McGill University
3600 McTavish Street, 3rd floor
Room 3001

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McGill Multifaith Welcome

Kick off the year at the Multifaith Welcome! Meet fellow students from a variety of backgrounds, discover faith communities on campus, explore helpful resources, and discover the many ways McGill supports religious and spiritual life. Food will be served. 🍴

Location: University Centre Building - McGill University
3480 McTavish Street, 3rd floor
Ballroom (Room 301)

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World Cup Soccer Tournament

Mini three-game tournament with the best two teams moving into a final match. Team prize to be won! Everyone is welcome for this friendly soccer tournament including all levels and genders.

Location: Forbes Field - McGill University
3905 Rue University

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Queer Orientation 🏳️‍🌈

A welcome event for members and allies of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, co-hosted by Campus Life & Engagement and Queer McGill. Meet new people, learn about queer resources, and enjoy a free dinner. 🍴

Location: University Centre Building - McGill University
3480 McTavish Street, 3rd floor
Ballroom (Room 301)

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Community Guidelines *

Orientation brings together new students from across Canada and around the world. We are committed to creating a space where everyone feels safe, respected, and welcomed. By participating in Orientation, I agree to:

Come with curiosity and openness toward others and their experiences
Treat my fellow McGillians with respect across differences in culture, identity, and perspective
Recognize that we all belong in this McGill community—including myself—and actively contribute to building a sense of belonging for others

Community Guidelines *

Come with curiosity and openness toward others and their experiences
Treat my fellow McGillians with respect across differences in culture, identity, and perspective
Recognize that we all belong in this McGill community—including myself—and actively contribute to building a sense of belonging for others

I agree to the Community Guidelines

By checking this box, you will share your information with McGill University, and agree to receive emails, text messages and mailings from the university. Your information will not be shared with other third parties and you can always opt-out of receiving any communications in the future.*

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