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YOUR GO-POLY NEWSLETTER
Fall 2024 - Issue #1
Graduate studies and double degree

GO-Poly is a welcome and integration program created specifically for you. Follow us for an optimal start in your new university environment!
  1. GO-Poly: your welcome and integration program
  2. Getting settled in Montréal
  3. Registration and course selection
  4. Finances
  5. Improve your level of French
  6. International students

1. GO-POLY: YOUR WELCOME AND INTEGRATION PROGRAM
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WELCOME TO POLYTECHNIQUE MONTRÉAL!

The GO-Poly program will provide you with all the information you need to start your studies at Polytechnique Montréal through newsletters, a website, webinars and numerous welcome activities.

GO-Poly website

⇒ NOT TO BE MISSED: THE NEW STUDENT JOURNEY
Discover the timeline of important steps to follow before and during your first semester with the new student journey. It's an essential checklist!

See my checklist - Master's, DESS and Ph.D 

See my checklist - Double degree

2. GETTING SETTLED IN MONTRÉAL
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Still haven't found a place to live in Montreal? Start your search now!

To learn about types of housing, Montréal rental market's rules, websites to start your research and settling in (internet, electricity, home insurance, etc.), take a look at the housing section of our website.

Moving to Montréal section

You can also watch our video "Looking for accommodations in Montreal" (please select English subtitles on YouTube):

3. REGISTRATION AND COURSE SELECTION

→ Registration
You will have to confirm your registration for the 2024 Fall semester in your Student File (dossier étudiant) during the period mentioned in the academic calendar, from August 6 to September 10.

→ Course selection: master's, DESS and Ph.D
You will need to develop a study plan with your research or academic supervisor, which will then allow you to make your course selection in your Student File (dossier étudiant) according to the courses in your study plan.

The study plan

→ Course schedule: double degree with an integrating semester
Your course schedule will appear in your student file three working days after you have confirmed your registration. You do not need to make a study plan for your integrating semester.

→ START OF CLASSES: MONDAY, AUGUST 26, 2024

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4. FINANCES
Finances

Avoid financial stress by learning more about:

  • Tuition fees and payment
  • Students' approximate annual budget
  • The Student financial assistance programs
  • Scholarships

Learn more

5. IMPROVE YOUR LEVEL OF FRENCH
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If you need to improve your level of French, there are courses available to help you!

The ministère de l'Immigration, de la Francisation et de l'Intégration du Québec (MIFI) offers free French courses for immigrants living in Québec. Discover the numerous courses offered.

The Université de Montréal's Language School offers credited French courses for all levels. You will first need to complete a placement test (June and July). For more information, consult the procedure to follow on their website. 

During the fall and winter semesters, Polytechnique Montreal also offers the course SSH0345 - Pratique du français écrit. It is for you if you already speak French and you wish to significantly develop the quality of your written expression (grammar, syntax, etc.).

6. INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
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Most students will need a Certificat d'acceptation du Québec for studies (CAQ), a Study Permit and a Temporary Resident visa or an electronic travel authorization. These procedures can take several months depending on your nationality, your country of residence and the place where your application will be processed.

Immigration procedures

You will not be able to enter Canada if you do not have all the necessary authorizations. Pay close attention to possible arrival dates for your studies at Polytechnique.

➡️ A PIECE OF ADVICE: Plan to arrive in Montreal at least two weeks before the start of classes, which begin on August 26, so that you can settle in properly.

➡️ DID YOU KNOW? Polytechnique Montréal has a website full of relevant information specifically for international students. Check it out!

International students website

⇒ NEXT GO-POLY NEWSLETTER: WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2024

Any questions?